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ACL knee injuries much more likely in female athletes: Simple techniques can reduce injury risk, surgeon says

Female athletes are far more likely than males to suffer serious ACL knee injuries.

Health created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Lower-income patients fare better than wealthier after knee replacement, study finds

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 ...

Surgery created Nov 10, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Fat-derived stem cells hold potential for regenerative medicine

(Medical Xpress)—As researchers work on reconfiguring cells to take on new regenerative properties, a new review from Penn Medicine plastic surgeons sheds additional light on the potential power of adipose-derived stem ...

Surgery created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Acute care model improves surgical care quality, lowers costs for two procedures

An acute care surgery model led to improvement in the quality of surgical patient care and reduced the cost of emergency surgical care at Loma Linda University Medical Center, report researchers who published their findings ...

Surgery created Nov 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Rebuilding a whole heart for children born with only half of one

Using a combination of surgical procedures developed over the last 11 years, surgeons at Boston Children's Hospital have established a new approach for rebuilding the heart in children born with a severe heart defect called ...

Cardiology created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New procedure for bone tissue replacement

A Simon Fraser University technology MBA graduate has developed a new procedure for bone tissue engineering and plans to use his newfound business acumen to take the research to the next level.

Surgery created Oct 30, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Anesthesia type affects outcomes of bilateral knee replacement surgery

Using regional anesthesia rather than general anesthesia reduces the need for blood transfusions in patients undergoing bilateral total knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery, ...

Surgery created Oct 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fewer orthopedic surgeons accepting pediatric Medicaid patients

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 ...

Pediatrics created Oct 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Academic websites offer the most reliable pediatric orthopedic information online

Most parents frequently rely on the Internet for pediatric health information, and yet the content and quality of information can vary greatly from website to website. According to new research presented on Sunday, Oct. 21 ...

Pediatrics created Oct 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Quiz, already used in elderly, could determine death risk for kidney dialysis patients of all ages

A simple six-question quiz, typically used to assess disabilities in the elderly, could help doctors determine which kidney dialysis patients of any age are at the greatest risk of death, new Johns Hopkins research suggests.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Oct 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Dental surgeon adds music to drill to appease patients

(Medical Xpress)—Doctor Dhanni Gustiana, a dental surgeon in the Indonesian city of Purworejo has devised a unique way to calm patients undergoing dental procedures. He's connected an MP3 player to a dental ...

Dentistry created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast weblog

Physical therapy, not a knee brace, aids in ACL recovery

Wearing a knee brace following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery has no effect on a person's recovery. However, strength, range-of- motion, and functionality exercises provide significant benefits, and other new therapies ...

Surgery created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Shoulder dislocation in older patients poses different challenges in diagnosis, treatment

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. ...

Surgery created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Better battlefield triage, transport may raise severely wounded soldiers' survival rates

Wounded soldiers who sustained chest injuries in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) had higher mortality rates than soldiers in Korea and Vietnam, according to a military trauma study ...

Surgery created Oct 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Getting athletes back in the game sooner following shoulder injuries

(Medical Xpress)—Athletics have always been a part of Jade Dismore's life. The 27-year-old native of South Africa grew up playing tennis and swimming; as an adult she became an avid runner and recreational volleyball player. ...

Surgery created Oct 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0