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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 24 MIN

Could kangaroo tendons repair a knee injury?

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Our guest Dr Elizabeth Clarke explains how biomechanics is helping researchers and surgeons better understand movement, arthritis, ACL injuries and long-term joint deterioration. The episode also explores how robotics, surgical technology and AI-assisted systems are increasingly being integrated into modern orthopaedic procedures.She also discusses current research that investigates whether kangaroo tendons could one day help repair human knee injuries.For the latest science news visit https://connectsci.au/newsIt Starts With... is a ConnectSci podcast. ConnectSci delivers trusted, fact-based content, including peer-reviewed journal articles, eBooks and science news articles. It is operated by CSIRO Publishing, a not-for-profit, editorially independent publisher based in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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