(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 ...
Apr 8, 2012
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(HealthDay)—There is considerable variability associated with total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recommendations, according to a report published in the May issue of Pain Medicine News.
Jun 14, 2013
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Cancer patients who receive radiation during their treatment—and about half do—may face a lesser-known challenge: bone loss. The vital treatment for cancers of the head and neck, breast, cervix, prostate, and even eyes ...
Dec 6, 2023
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, a type of knee injury that usually occurs during sports, is becoming more common among children and teenagers. When surgery is recommended for children and teenagers with an injury ...
Sep 8, 2022
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Ron Irby expected the artificial knee implanted in his right leg in September 2018 would last two decades—perhaps longer.
Oct 12, 2023
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(Medical Xpress)—Among the most common pediatric injuries seen in emergency rooms are fractures that occur when children fall and try to catch themselves with an outstretched hand.
Jun 12, 2013
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Even the best-laid plans often go awry, and adapting to changing circumstances on the fly can lead to unanticipated results. Now, researchers from Japan report that dealing with unexpected problems during surgery can also ...
Sep 27, 2022
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The demand for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is expected to outpace the orthopedic workforce, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 7 to 11 ...
Mar 15, 2023
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An analysis of financial payments made by orthopedic device manufacturers to orthopedic surgeons shows that the patterns of payments from 2007 to 2010 appear to be complex with a reduction in the total number of payments ...
Oct 24, 2011
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Because many physicians are unaware of nerve transfer surgery, some patients suffer long-term impairment from nerve injuries that could have been fixed.
Aug 1, 2012
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