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Understanding hip instability helps orthopedists perform revision THA
W h e n i t c o m e s t o r e c u r r e n t d i s l o c a t i o n o f t h e h i p a f t e r t o t a l h i p a r t h r o p l a s t y , s u r g e o n s w i l l f i n d i t h e l p f u l t o i d e n t i f y t h e p r i m a r y c a u s e o f t h e p a t ...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Recreational running benefits hip and knee joint health
Recreational runners are less likely to experience knee and hip osteoarthritis compared to sedentary individuals and competitive runners, according to a new study published in the June issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT).On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Medical Xpress -
Vitamin B6linked to increased risk of hip fracture
Vitamin B6, but not vitamin B12, is associated with increased risk of hip fracture during extended follow-up, according to a study published online June 2 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Medical Xpress -
Childhood obesity a major link to hip diseases
A strong link between childhood obesity and hip diseases in childhood has been revealed by a new research study.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Science Daily -
Carpal Tunnel Up With Increased Electronic Device Use
Extended use of smartphones and other hand-held electronic devices leads to an increased risk of carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a study published online June 21 in Muscle & Nerve.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : HealthDay -
A SingleIncision Technique for Distal Biceps Repair Using a Flexible Reamer
D i s t a l b i c e p s t e n d o n r u p t u r e s a r e r a r e i n j u r i e s t h a t u s u a l l y o c c u r i n m i d d l e - a g e d m e n . M o s t o f t h e s e i n j u r i e s a r e r e p a i r e d a c u t e l y t o r e s t o r e p r e i n j u r ...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Study explores image guidance based on MRI for spinal interstitial laser thermotherapy
Results from this study demonstrated image guidance based on MRI for laser interstitial thermotherapy of a spinal metastasis was viable.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Lowdose CT of the whole spine found more sensitive than conventional radiographs in monitoring AS
In patients with ankylosing spondylitis, low-dose CT of the whole spine delivered greater sensitivity than imaging with conventional radiographs, according to a study presented at the EULAR Annual Congress.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Healio -
Loss of estrogen a risk factor for disc degeneration and lower back pain
"Oh, my aching back!" It's not an uncommon complaint heard from both men and women as they age and experience lumbar disc degeneration. Now a new study out of China suggests that menopause is associated with severity of disc degeneration in the lumbar spine. The study outcome...On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Medical Xpress -
New class drug significantly reduces spine fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 show that in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, 12 months of treatment with romosozumab is associated with large, rapid reductions in their risk of a vertebral fracture compared to placebo.On : 27-Jul-2017- Source : Medical Xpress