Gomez: To off-load the painful knee, Blau was fitted with a custom-designed brace that would realign his knee. It was part of a study in the Motion Analysis Lab at Hospital for Special Surgery. Special motion capture cameras analyzed his gait from all angles. They showed that the brace did slightly realign his knee.
A hydrocele is a painless buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles that causes the scrotum or groin area to swell.r they can be caused by inflammation or infection of the epididymis or testicles. In rare cases, hydroceles may occur with cancer of the testicle or the left kidney. This type of hydrocele can occur at any age but is most common in men older than 40.
Hydrocele Treatment. Most hydroceles resolve without medical treatment. However, if the condition causes discomfort or becomes very large, treatment may be necessary. There are two methods of treatment: aspiration and hydrocelectomy (surgery).In aspiration, a needle is used to drain the fluid.Aspiration is not the most common treatment for hydroceles, but it may be performed when surgery is too risky. In some cases, medication is injected afterward the procedure to close the sac and help prevent hydroceles from recurring.n aspiration, a needle is used to drain the fluid. Aspiration is not the most common treatment for hydroceles, but it may be performed when surgery is too risky. In some cases, medication is injected afterward the procedure to close the sac and help prevent hydroceles from recurring.