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Tag: ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE
Participation in competitive sport in adolescence brings midlife health benefits to women
Higher lean mass and bone density and better physical performance at midlife were associated with competitive sport participation at the age of 13 to 16 years
Obesity increases the risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women
Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study followed 12,715 women for a period of 25 years.…
Popular weight-loss surgery in teenagers weakens bones
“Childhood obesity is a major public health issue that has increased over the last 10 years,” said lead investigator Miriam A. Bredella, M.D., professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and vice chair of the Department of…
TTUHSC scientist takes next step in search for bone disease treatment
Das study indicates KLF2 induction in DPSCs can promote osteoblast
Link between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis
Rates of both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are elevated in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis. New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that immune responses to certain bacteria that cause periodontal disease may play a role in patients’ higher…
Records from six growth studies analyzed to provide milestone data
More than 100 years of skull radiograph data examined to better predict adolescent growth patterns
Racket sports may worsen knee arthritis
OAK BROOK, Ill. – Racket sports like tennis and racquetball appear to accelerate knee joint degeneration in overweight people with osteoarthritis, according to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Knee…
Novel technique ‘stuns’ arthritis pain in shoulder and hip
OAK BROOK, Ill. – A novel outpatient procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients suffering from moderate to severe arthritis in their hip and shoulder joints, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of…
3D colour scanner invented by Otago Professor to be tested in international trial
A revolutionary compact 3D colour wrist scanner invented by a University of Otago, Christchurch professor will soon be tested in a large scale international clinical trial. This development follows a promising pilot study with New Zealand orthopaedic patients. More than…
New research reveals potential treatment to delay and manage osteoarthritis
Evidence shows that Tubastatin A helps postpone development of osteoarthritis, and its administration after onset shows promise as an effective treatment, according to a report in The American Journal of Pathology
Skoltech scientists developed a novel bone implant manufacturing method
Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Design, Manufacturing, and Materials (CDMM) have developed a method for designing and manufacturing complex-shaped ceramic bone implants with a controllable porous structure, which largely enhances tissue fusion efficiency. Their research was published in the…
New European consensus on management of osteoporosis in advanced chronic kidney disease
This landmark consensus addresses the unacceptable osteoporosis care gap in patients with chronic kidney disease stages G4-G5D; it provides practical recommendations to support pro-active fragility fracture prevention in these high-risk patients
VSimulators technology to develop footwear for active older people
A project that will use cutting-edge technology to develop safe and comfortable footwear for active older people has received a grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Dr Sharon Dixon and Professor James Brownjohn will use the brand new VSimulators…
WFIRM Scientists Create Hybrid Tissue Construct for Cartilage Regeneration
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, NOVEMBER, 2020 — Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine scientists (WFIRM) have developed a method to bioprint a type of cartilage that could someday help restore knee function damaged by arthritis or injury. This cartilage, known as fibrocartilage,…
Study compares racial disparities in unilateral versus bilateral knee replacement
Disparities in unilateral knee replacement surgery have been well-documented, with lower utilization and higher complication rates among African American patients. While previous studies have focused on single knee replacement surgery, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) set out to…
Rapid test shows ‘solid performance’ for diagnosing infection around joint implants
November 9, 2020 – The recently FDA-authorized alpha-defensin lateral flow test is a highly accurate , ten-minute test for diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) – a serious and costly complication of total joint replacement, reports a study in The…
Analysis reveals high burden of musculoskeletal disorders across the globe
Musculoskeletal disorders–which affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints–can severely affect individuals’ physical and mental health, and they’re especially prevalent among aging adults. Although many researchers are studying these conditions and their rates in different regions of the world, no…
Changes in health services use among commercially insured US populations during COVID-19 pandemic
What The Study Did: Researchers examined whether the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with changes in non-COVID health care use among a large population of individuals with employer-sponsored insurance, specifically preventive services (e.g., pediatric vaccinations), elective services…
Different outcomes by race/ethnicity among patients with COVID-19 and rheumatic disease
Among U.S. patients with rheumatic disease and COVID-19, racial/ethnic minorities had higher risks of needing to be hospitalized and put on ventilators. The findings come from an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology . The analysis included data on all…
New opportunities for detecting osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can be detected through low dose computed tomography (LDCT) imaging tests performed for lung cancer screening or other purposes. A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that such tests can identify large numbers of…
Scientist studies the role of a muscle protein in skeletal muscle disorders
NIAMS grant supports the work of a University of Cincinnati researcher
Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined
The burden of knee osteoarthritis is set to continue to increase around the world. Ageing populations and rising levels of obesity, combined with an absence of a cure for the disease, will lead to an increased strain on health-care systems.…
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation
Researchers believe higher tobacco use among younger patients led to higher infection rates
New research predicts whether rheumatoid arthritis patients will respond to treatment
A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London provides potential novel biomarkers for predicting patient responsiveness to disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Innovative surgery restores movement in patients with Parsonage-Turner syndrome
Orthopedic surgeons at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) performed successful microsurgery to repair damaged nerves and restore muscle strength and movement to patients experiencing paralysis from Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (PTS), according to a study published online ahead of print in The…
Effect of electroacupuncture on chronic low back pain
What The Study Did: This randomized clinical trial compared the change in pain severity among adults with chronic low back pain who received electroacupuncture or a placebo treatment. Authors: Jiang-Ti Kong, M.D., of the Stanford University School of Medicine in…
Bone density is associated with regular use, study finds
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have studied a population of women in rural Poland for the past four years to understand how their lifestyle affects their bone density. The age group and lifestyle of these women are often…
Scientists identify compound that stimulates muscle cells in mice
UCLA study could be step toward a treatment for limb girdle muscular dystrophy
Boron nitride nanofilms for protection from bacterial and fungal infections
NUST MISIS material scientists have presented antibacterial nano-coatings based on boron nitride, which are highly effective against microbial pathogens (up to 99.99%). They can become a safe alternative to the usual antibiotics in implantology since they do not have typical…
COVID-19 pandemic has dramatic impact on osteoporosis management, finds new global study
A new study published prior to World Osteoporosis Day finds that the COVID-19 pandemic, which has severely affected management of non-communicable diseases, is markedly impacting the management of osteoporosis as judged by access to online FRAX fracture risk assessments.
COVID-19 pandemic has dramatic impact on osteoporosis management, finds new global study
With FRAX fracture risk calculations down by 58% in April 2020 alone, it is estimated that within a 3-month period, more than 0.5 million patients have been excluded from risk assessment — and many from necessary treatment for osteoporosis
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco Becomes First Hospital in Texas to Deploy New Technology to Enhance Patient Safety During Spine Surgery
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco has added an innovative operating room technology aimed at improving patient safety during spine surgery.
Eyeglass-attached display device provides fluoroscopic guidance during spine surgery
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (OCTOBER 13, 2020). The authors, two surgeon-researchers from Murayama Medical Center in Tokyo, tested a device that, when attached to everyday eyeglasses, can display fluoroscopic images used for surgical guidance directly to the surgeon. Without such a device,…
Light stimulation makes bones heavier
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) show that laser irradiation inhibits expression of the osteogenesis inhibitor protein sclerostin without causing inflammation, providing a potential therapeutic option for osteoporosis Tokyo, Japan – Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone…
Physical activity and sleep in adults with arthritis
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research has examined patterns of 24-hour physical activity and sleep among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and knee osteoarthritis. In the 172-participant study, four profiles were apparent with differences characterized by variations…
A diet high in prunes prevents bone loss associated with spinal cord injuries
Findings from a new study among mice show a diet high in dried plum (prunes) completely prevents bone loss associated with spinal cord injury (SCI), while also restoring some of the bone lost following SCI. These findings are a remarkable…
LED-based UV irradiation safely prevents the loss of bone and muscle mass in mice
A research team at Nagoya University in Japan has revealed that narrow-range ultraviolet (UV) irradiation using light emitting diodes (LEDs) safely increases serum vitamin D levels in aging mice and thereby prevents the loss of their bone and muscle mass.…
Study: Unnecessary stress testing performed prior to knee and hip replacement surgeries
A new study out of the University of Chicago Medicine shows the overall rate of preoperative stress testing for hip and knee replacements is and has been decreasing consistently since 2006. Still, researchers found, 30,000 out of every 100,000 stress…
Coupling antibiotics with stem cells to fight off bone infections
Researchers from Kanazawa University discover that stem cells loaded with antibiotics may represent a novel therapy for implant-related bone infections
Oxford researchers start new trial on the use of anti-TNF to treat COVID-19 in care homes
Oxford researchers start new trial on the use of anti-TNF to treat Covid-19 in care homes Researchers at the University of Oxford are starting a new study to explore the effectiveness of the anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drug adalimumab as…
Lockdown impact: Worsening symptoms for people with bone, joint and muscle pain
Peer reviewed — survey — humans
Study uses novel MRI technique to find biomarker for parsonage-turner syndrome
HSS researchers seek to shed light on nerve disorder that can cause weakness and paralysis
Technology for printing customized neuroprostheses on a 3D bioprinter
In the long term, this can help paralyzed people after spinal cord injury
Women orthopaedic surgeons report high rates of sexual harassment
September 23, 2020 – More than two-thirds of women orthopaedic surgeons report experiencing sexual harassment during their residency training , according to a survey study in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®) , a publication of The Association of Bone…
Bundled payment model reduces health disparities for Black patients
OHSU-led study is first to assess association between the new model and changes in racial, ethnic disparities in hip, joint replacements
Is rheumatoid arthritis two different diseases?
While disease activity improves over time for most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, long-term outcomes only improve in RA patients with autoantibodies, according to a new study published this week in PLOS Medicine by Xanthe Matthijssen of Leiden University Medical Center,…
Key discovery in psoriatic arthritis points way for developing targeted treatments
Researchers from the University of Oxford and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have revealed psoriatic arthritis may be activated by the same trigger in different patients
Falling Medicare reimbursement rates for orthopaedic trauma
September 21, 2020 – The amount Medicare reimburses for orthopaedic trauma surgery has fallen by nearly one-third over the past two decades , reports a study in the Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma . The journal is published in the Lippincott…
‘Bandage’ developed to rebuild broken bone
Researchers at King’s College London have developed a material that allows transplantation of bone-forming stem cells into severe bone fractures and speeds up the healing process. This new method improves repair and may change how broken bones are treated. The…