http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. Injury on the playing field often is caused by the interaction between the athlete's shoe and the field surface. In a literature review appearing in the May 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), researchers shed light on the evolution of synthetic playing surfaces. The study summarizes the existing research on artificial turf and the role of shoe-surface interface in injury. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-proper-cleat-choice-turf-injuries.html Health Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:04 EST news286563066 Weight loss may prevent and significantly alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis, a progressive disease of the joints known as "wear and tear" arthritis, according to a literature review appearing in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-weight-loss-osteoarthritis-obese-patients.html Surgery Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:45:26 EST news281976321 Until a child's bones have fully matured (in girls, typically by age 14; in boys, age 16), an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)—the primary, stabilizing ligament of the knee joint—requires special consideration, treatment and care to ensure appropriate healing and to prevent long-term complications. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-children-acl-injuries-require-special.html Surgery Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:47:49 EST news279384457 Female athletes are three times more likely to suffer from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures, one of the most common knee injuries, compared to male athletes. The ACL is one of the four main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur (upper leg bone) to the tibia (lower leg bone). Recent research highlights the unique anatomical differences in the female knee that may contribute to higher injury rates, and should be taken into consideration during reconstructive surgery and sports training, according to a review article in the January 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-sexes-acl-ruptures.html Surgery Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:37:41 EST news276878255 Extreme heat or cold can cause dangerous and potentially fatal side effects in athletes. A literature review appearing in the December 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) provides an overview of the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and management of various conditions related to excessive heat and cold exposure. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-awareness-key-heat-cold-induced-athletic.html Surgery Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:50:07 EST news273761400 Although shoulder dislocation can occur at about the same rates in both younger and older patients, injuries in older patients are more likely to be overlooked or misdiagnosed, resulting in years of persistent pain and disability. A new study published in the October 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons examines the differences in dislocation injuries between older and younger patients and suggests an approach to evaluate older patients that could help improve diagnosis and management of interrelated injuries. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-shoulder-dislocation-older-patients-poses.html Surgery Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:25:32 EST news268575875 Men and women who undergo joint replacement procedures, as well as those who have significant fractures, tend to be at an increased risk of developing pulmonary emboli (PE), blood clots that travel to the lungs where they may cause serious complications and even death. Patients are often aggressively treated with anticoagulants, or blood thinners, to help prevent the clots from forming, but a study published in the September 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons indicates that some blood clots being identified by today's sensitive testing methods may not require aggressive treatments. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-anti-clotting-therapy-orthopaedic-surgery-trauma.html Surgery Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:24:29 EST news265692254 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 Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, most incidences of shoulder joint instability are the result of traumatic contact injuries like force or falling on an outstretched arm; a direct blow to the shoulder area; forceful throwing, lifting or hitting; or contact with another player. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-recurring-shoulder-instability-injuries-young.html Surgery Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:13:07 EST news263056378 Because many physicians are unaware of nerve transfer surgery, some patients suffer long-term impairment from nerve injuries that could have been fixed. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-jaaos-highlights-success-nerve-surgery.html Surgery Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:30:01 EST news263013593 Medications or biologic agents that target T-cells, white blood cells involved in the body's immune system, appear to offer significant benefit to patients suffering from psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a type of arthritis that affects up to 48 percent of patients with the skin disease psoriasis, according to a new review article in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). About 7.5 million Americans – roughly 2.2 percent of the population – have psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes red, flaky skin. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-medication-surgery-relief-patients-psoriatic.html Surgery Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:03:54 EST news246114217 Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) treatments such as herbal supplements have become increasingly popular in the United States, especially among older patients and those with chronic pain. However, many of these products can have serious and potentially harmful side effects when combined with medications prescribed during and after surgery, according to a review article in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS). http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-10-herbal-supplements-dangerous-drug-interactions.html Medications Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:59:45 EST news237545976 While deformities of the lesser toes (all toes other than the big toe) can be very painful, there are numerous surgical and nonsurgical treatments for these conditions that are usually quite effective. A literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) shows that because lesser toe deformities are often treatable, and can be symptoms of other conditions, early assessment and treatment by an orthopaedic surgeon is important. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-08-dont-silence-toe-pain.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:40:01 EST news231432549 As warm weather arrives and the great outdoors beckons, more and more men and women will be taking to the trails, the beaches, or their yards and gardens, embarking on physical activities that may result in sore, aching, swollen joints. While it may be tempting to ignore these aches and pains or treat them with a little over-the-counter liniment, a wiser choice is to visit a physician who can determine if the symptoms are due to bursitis, inflammation of the fluid-filled bursae, or sacs, that surround and cushion the joints. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-bursitis-common-painful-hips-knees.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:19:23 EST news226682347