American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Recurring shoulder instability injuries likely among young athletes playing contact sports
Summer is a peak season for many sports, and with that comes sport-related injuries. Among those injuries is shoulder joint dislocation. According to a literature review in the August 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Ac ...
Surgery
Aug 01, 2012 |
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High blood sugar, obesity increase risk for surgical site infection
Two recent studies in the July issues of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) looked at surgical site infections and hyperglycemia, the technical term for high blood glucose, or high blood sugar. According to the ...
Surgery
Jul 25, 2012 |
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Authors with financial conflicts reporting negative outcomes in major orthopaedic journals
In a new study presented today at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), researchers completed a systematic review of three major orthopaedic journals – the Journal of Bone an ...
Other
Feb 10, 2012 |
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4.5 million Americans living with total knee replacement
New research presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that more than 4.5 million Americans are living with a total knee replacement (TKR), as the number of TKR surgeries ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Feb 10, 2012 |
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Shorter hospital stay for knee replacement linked with greater revision, mortality risks
No previous research has quantified and compared the costs and outcomes between total knee replacement (TKR) patients who have differing lengths of hospital stay following surgery.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Undiagnosed neurological disorders may cause falls and hip fractures in the elderly
Hip fractures are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. Cervical myelopathy is a common neurological condition that can diminish balance and coordination.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Ultrasound can reliably diagnose hip dysplasia at age 6 months
Developmental dislocation (dysplasia) of the hip (DDH) is a common congenital condition in which a child's upper thighbone is dislocated from the hip socket. The condition can be present at birth or develop during a child's ...
Other
Feb 09, 2012 |
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Excessive sporting activity may impair long-term success of hip resurfacing
In hip resurfacing the femoral ball in the hip joint is not removed, but instead is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. Young and active patients with arthritis often choose hip resurfacing over total hip replacement ...
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Online support following joint replacement surgery is cost and time effective for patients
Patients who have had total joint replacement (TJR) are expected to return to their physician's office or clinic regularly for routine follow-up care. In a new study presented today at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American ...
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Feb 08, 2012 |
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Obese children more likely to suffer growth plate fractures
Obese children are 74 percent more likely to sustain a fracture of the growth plate, the softer end of the bone where growth occurs. A new study presented today at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic ...
Health
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Antidepressant use linked with less patient satisfaction after hip replacement
Patients taking antidepressants up to three years prior to undergoing a total hip replacement (THR) were more likely to report greater pain before and after surgery and less satisfaction with their procedure, according to ...
Other
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Video-based home exercise can minimize osteoarthritis pain, improve mobility
The benefits of exercise in minimizing pain and improving mobility for individuals living with osteoarthritis has been well documented.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Anxiety trait linked to postoperative pain in men following total knee replacement
Increased pain following surgery has long been linked to anxiety and "catastrophizing," an extreme response to stress.
Other
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Halting bone-building osteoporosis drug use cuts risk for additional atypical femur fracture in half
There is growing evidence that supports an association between atypical fractures of the femur– a rare break of the thigh bone, typically without trauma – and the use of bisphosphonates, drugs proven to enhance ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 08, 2012 |
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Post surgical phone support improves outcome following knee replacement
Poor emotional health and morbid obesity are associated with less functional gain following total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. In the new study, "Can Telephone Support During Post-TKR Rehabilitation Improve Post-op Function: ...
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Feb 07, 2012 |
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