Health
Pickleball injuries and prevention
The popularity of pickleball has exploded in the last few years, and according to a recent report, so have injuries attributed to the relatively new sport.
May 5, 2024
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News tagged with orthopedic surgeons
Pediatrics
Q&A: Does specializing in one sport do children more harm than good?
If you're preparing to register your child for summer sports camps and fall, team sports, Nirav Pandya, MD, orthopedic surgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, has some suggestions for how to help your kids avoid common ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Medical economics
Doctors received approximately $12.1 billion from drug and device makers between 2013–2022, study reveals
Despite evidence that financial conflicts of interest may influence medical practice and research and may erode patient trust in medical professionals, these relationships remain pervasive. According to a new analysis of ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Surgery
Youth baseball can lead to overuse injuries: What parents need to know
Baseball season is near, and one orthopedic surgeon is warning young players and their coaches and parents about the very real danger of overuse injuries.
Mar 13, 2024
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Health
Slip sliding away: Shield yourself from winter injury
A white winter landscape might look magical, but the cold and snow and ice can make even the simplest of tasks potentially dangerous.
Jan 30, 2024
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Surgery
Video: Advances in knee replacement surgery
An aging population drives the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In the U.S. alone, the need for knee replacements is projected to grow by 673%, reaching approximately 3.48 ...
Jan 23, 2024
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Health
Walk like a penguin: Tips on keeping your balance in winter
When winter storms hit, good balance can prevent falls and injuries—ranging from broken arms, legs or hips to back injuries and concussions.
Jan 19, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Pregnancy may increase the risk of a debilitating hip condition called transient osteoporosis
A review published in the journal Medicine investigates the link between transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH) and pregnancy, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and potential contributing factors.
Dec 13, 2023
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Surgery
Surgery patients now less likely to get opioids—but decline has slowed, study shows
Post-surgery pain relief has shifted away from opioid-containing medications over the past seven years, but the downward trend has slowed since 2020, a new study shows.
Dec 7, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
What happens when a kneecap dislocates
Knee dislocation can be caused by a sudden blow, such as taking a hard hit playing a contact sport like football or hockey, or by a chronic condition, such as a stretched ligament. Some people have a particular knee anatomy ...
Nov 29, 2023
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