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Obesity increases the risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women
Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
Novel technique stuns arthritis pain in shoulder and hip
A novel outpatient procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients suffering from moderate to severe arthritis in their hip and shoulder joints.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Science Daily -
Here s how to choose between using ice or heat for pain
W h a t s t h e b e s t w a y t o e a s e p a i n f r o m a s t r a i n e d m u s c l e , a s p r a i n e d l i g a m e n t , a h e a d a c h e , a s o r e b a c k o r a n a c h i n g k n e e ? A s p o r t s m e d i c i n e w e i g h s i n .On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : healthessentials -
Arthritis in the knee What you need to know
Arthritis of the knee can make taking a step painful. Swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joint are just some of the symptoms that can occur when a person has this condition.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical News Today -
What to know about pain in the front of the knee
P a i n i n t h e t o p , o r f r o n t , o f t h e k n e e a l s o k n o w n a s a n t e r i o r k n e e p a i n h a s s e v e r a l p o s s i b l e c a u s e s . T h e e x a c t l o c a t i o n o f t h e p a i n m a y b e a n i n d i ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical News Today -
Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee MACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative
Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and has been further developed and modified over time. For the most recent procedure, matrix-induced ACI (M-ACI), favorable effects have been shown suggesting that the benefits are at leas...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
FDA authorizes marketing of ACL implant
A n a n t e r i o r c r u c i a t e l i g a m e n t ( A C L ) i m p l a n t t h a t o f f e r s a n a l t e r n a t i v e t o t r a d i t i o n a l A C L r e c o n s t r u c t i o n h a s r e c e i v e d m a r k e t i n g a u t h o r i z a t i o n f r o m t h e ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
Overweight with arthritic knees You might want to avoid tennis
Stay off the court: For overweight people with arthritic knees, racket sports like tennis and racquetball may accelerate degeneration of the joints, a new study finds.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : HealthDay -
Risk of serious complications during knee replacement 73 higher when a tourniquet is used
The risk of developing serious complications following a knee replacement could be up to 73% higher when a tourniquet is used, compared to surgery without a tourniquet. Serious complications during knee replacement surgery are rare. However, researchers found that 5.9% of patients whose operations i...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Science Daily -
Genes play a role in common knee injury
It has long been known that the choice of shoe, surface and type of sport can all be contributing factors when someone suffers an anterior cruciate ligament rupture. Researchers have now observed that genes also play a decisive role.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Science Daily