http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (HealthDay)—As a world-class golfer, Stacy Lewis' accomplishments are remarkable. But it was a physical challenge in her childhood that defined her ascent to the top of her sport. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-top-ranked-golfer-scoliosis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:01 EST news288617814 A team of researchers led by a Boston University Biomedical Engineer has developed a new joint lubricant that could bring longer lasting relief to millions of osteoarthritis sufferers. The new synthetic polymer supplements synovial fluid, the natural lubricant in joints, and works better than comparable treatments currently available. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-oil-joints-osteoarthritis.html Arthritis & Rheumatism Thu, 02 May 2013 16:42:33 EST news286731746 Roughly a quarter of recreational skiers who tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while hitting the slopes can be successfully treated without surgery, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, appears online ahead of print in the journal Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-skiers-successfully-surgery-acl.html Surgery Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:29:11 EST news279372535 (Medical Xpress)—University of California, San Diego Health System is one of only a few hospitals in the nation to offer computer-assisted navigation technology with the direct anterior hip replacement technique, potentially resulting in less pain, faster recovery and fewer dislocations for patients with osteoarthritis and other forms of degenerative joint disease. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-02-alternative-hip-technique-results-faster.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:00:02 EST news279267663 Two heads are better than one, as the saying goes – and a new study by a duo at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) demonstrates how having two attending surgeons in the operating room during spinal surgeries can benefit patients in multiple ways. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-complex-spinal-surgeries-physicians-benefit.html Surgery Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:51:10 EST news277743044 (HealthDay)—Across much of the United States, the winter months are a fun time filled with falling flakes and holiday cheer. But high season for snow and ice can also entail broken bones. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-01-snowboarding-tops-winter-sports-injuries.html Health Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:10:01 EST news277310430 (Medical Xpress)—We know high-fat, high-sugar foods cause obesity and promote heart disease, but most people don't realize that sugar and fat also contribute to conditions like osteoporosis by weakening bones. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-fruit-holiday-stocking-bones-strong.html Health Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:40:01 EST news275551835 Patients who make $35,000 a year or less report better outcomes after knee replacement surgery than people who earn more, research by Mayo Clinic and the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows. The lower-income patients studied reported less pain and better knee function at their two-year checkups than wealthier people did. The study was being presented at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting in Washington. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-lower-income-patients-fare-wealthier-knee.html Surgery Sat, 10 Nov 2012 16:30:03 EST news271662858 Compared to six years ago, the number of orthopedic surgeons willing to see a child with a broken arm who is covered by Medicaid has dropped 39 percent, and even children with private insurance may face obstacles in getting a timely appointment, according to research presented Oct. 21 at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-orthopedic-surgeons-pediatric-medicaid-patients.html Pediatrics Sun, 21 Oct 2012 05:50:02 EST news270014678 (HealthDay)—As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among children. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-08-overloaded-backpacks-kids-experts.html Health Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:46:30 EST news265218381 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 (HealthDay) -- The potential dangers of trampolines were highlighted recently when professional baseball player Joba Chamberlain suffered a career-threatening ankle injury while jumping on a trampoline with his 5-year-old son, experts say. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-experts-advice-yankee-pitcher-trampoline.html Health Sun, 08 Apr 2012 13:50:27 EST news253111813 A new study has demonstrated that a procedure wherein healthy cartilage is transplanted to fix an area of damaged cartilage (osteoarticular cartilage transplantation or OATS procedure) is superior to the standard of care for repairing cartilage defects. It is thought that fixing such lesions may ultimately help to prevent the onset of osteoarthritis, and get athletic individuals back to sporting activities reliably. The study by Hospital for Special Surgery researchers was reported at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Feb. 7-11. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-procedure-bests-standard-cartilage.html Arthritis & Rheumatism Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:00:01 EST news247895057 Patients who have their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed by surgeons who have performed less than 60 surgeries are roughly four to five times more likely to undergo a subsequent ACL reconstruction, according to a study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The study also showed that participating in a subspecialty orthopedic fellowship-training program did not improve the learning curve of young surgeons performing ACL reconstructions. The research was presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, held Feb 7-11. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-02-steep-surgeons-acl-reconstructions.html Other Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:50:06 EST news247810995 A study of more than 800,000 young adults found that obesity and height increased the risk of having low back pain. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-obesity-height-linked-pain.html Health Sun, 06 Nov 2011 16:10:01 EST news239809000 Spine surgery patients who got a bone growth stimulating agent as part of a clinical trial were three to five times more likely to develop cancer two to three years after being implanted with the product, according to a new analysis. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-cancer-bone-growth-product.html Cancer Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:20:01 EST news239637919 (AP) -- A bit of creativity never hurts, especially when it comes to solving health problems in developing countries. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-09-devices-motorcycle-ambulances-poor.html Health Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:29:17 EST news235042139 Generally healthy patients who undergo total hip replacement (THR) can be fast tracked to be discharged in two days compared with the standard three to six days, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. The study could help cut down on hospital-acquired infections, reduce hospital costs and improve patient satisfaction. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-fast-track-total-hip-surgery.html Other Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:08:16 EST news228715678 Getting acclimated to the heat now, before two-a-days begin in August, will help football players avoid cramps, dehydration and other potentially serious injuries that could put a damper on the upcoming season. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-football-players-summer-ready.html Health Fri, 06 May 2011 09:43:58 EST news223893815