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Tag: ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE
Tool uses fat in bone and muscle to diagnose disease, predict falls and fractures
Doctors will soon be able to use fat to diagnose musculoskeletal disease within seconds and predict the risk of falls and fractures in older people, thanks to a world-leading tool developed by Melbourne researchers
Biomechanics: Wearing footwear with toe springs requires less muscle work
Wearing footwear with an upward curvature at the front of the shoe – known as the toe spring – requires less work from the muscles of the feet to walk than shoes with a flatter sole, according to an experimental…
Minimally invasive ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release improves long-term outcomes
Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release quickly improves hand function and reduces hand discomfort, making the procedure a safe, effective, and less invasive alternative to traditional open or endoscopic surgery
Researchers use soy to improve bone cancer treatment
PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers in recent years have demonstrated the health benefits of soy, linking its consumption to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer and improved bone health. Now, WSU researchers are hoping to use the health benefits of…
Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls
Even without cognitive problems, those with Alzheimer’s-related brain damage at increased risk of falls
New insight into how muscles and fat cells work together to make you more fit
Why does exercise training make you more fit? It’s well established that exercising enhances insulin sensitivity and improves our metabolism that, in turn, increases exercise performance. But the biological mechanisms underlying this adaptation are not fully understood. New research published…
Turmeric supplement more effective than placebo for osteoarthritis knee pain
Embargoed news from Annals of Internal Medicine
Stronger bones thanks to heat and microbiota
UNIGE Scientists demonstrate that warmth exposure improves bone strength, and decipher the role of gut microbiota in this phenomenon. This gives rise to innovative perspectives in the treatment of osteoporosis.
COVID ventilator patients can have permanent nerve damage
Prone positioning saves lives, but nerve pressure injuries impair arms and legs
Does the Mediterranean diet protect against rheumatoid arthritis?
Previous research has demonstrated a variety of health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil, cereals, fruit and vegetables, fish, and a moderate amount of dairy, meat, and wine. Now results from an analysis published…
Improving the transition from pediatric to adult rheumatology care
As children with chronic rheumatic illnesses age, it’s important that they experience a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care. A study published in Arthritis Care & Research has identified certain factors that are important during this time. In the…
Failure to calibrate for ethnicity in fracture epidemiology would do more harm than good
The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®) is a widely used calculation tool that integrates clinical information in a quantitative manner to predict a 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fracture for both women and men in different countries.1 A recent article…
Ghrelin may be an effective treatment for age-related muscle loss
Conference abstract, experimental, mice
Study: Why people with knee osteoarthritis experience different kinds of pain
Altered nervous system mechanisms may account for differences in pain
After Medicaid expansion, ‘unmet need’ for joint replacement surgery
September 2, 2020 – States that have expanded Medicaid eligibility under the Affordable Care Act have seen an “early surge in demand” for hip and knee replacement surgery , reports a study in the September 2, 2020 issue of The…
Implant choice more important than surgeon skill for hip replacement success
A study analysing over 650,000 hip replacement patients across England and Wales over 14 years sought to investigate why one hospital has consistently been identified as having better than expected outcomes compared to other settings. The findings have shown that…
Vertebral body tethering shows clinical success as treatment for scoliosis
Study finds more than 90% of patients avoided mobility-limiting spinal fusion procedure
Pain ‘catastrophizing’ may lead to little exercise, more time sedentary
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Chronic pain affects the majority of older adults in the U.S., and getting enough exercise plays a key role in pain management. New research suggests that how people think about their pain can have a significant…
Opioid prescription rates for knee surgery vary, but higher strength dosage common
A new study published in BMJ Open found that opioid prescription rates for outpatient knee surgery vary widely across the country, but the strength of the average prescription in the United States is at a level that has been linked…
Dr. Daniel Pinto named winner of the 2020 ESCEO-IOF Pierre Meunier Young Scientist Award
The prestigious annual Award recognizes young investigators in the field who have demonstrated outstanding scientific merit early in their careers
IOF CNS Medal awarded to Dr. Famida Jiwa, President and CEO of Osteoporosis Canada
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has recognized Dr. Jiwa for major contributions to the IOF Committee of National Societies (CNS), as well as her longstanding dedication to osteoporosis awareness, education and advocacy.
New research on Post-fracture Care Coordination Programs highlighted at WCO-IOF-ESCEO
World experts in the field of osteoporosis focus on secondary fracture prevention, with sessions dedicated to healthcare policy change, post-fracture care services, and development of a tool to assess the cost-saving impact of Fracture Liaison Services
First IOF Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy Awards recognize research excellence
Today, at the 2020 World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, five young investigators were awarded the first International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy Awards in recognition of the quality of their research related to rare disorders…
2020 ESCEO-IOF Herbert Fleisch Medal awarded to Dr Stefania Maggi
Dr Maggi, a leading geriatrician and epidemiologist, was awarded the prestigious Herbert A. Fleisch ESCEO-IOF Medal during the opening ceremony of the virtual World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases
IOF Medal Of Achievement 2020 awarded to Dr Basel Masri
Prestigious annual award underlines the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s (IOF) mission to increase understanding and awareness of osteoporosis and to promote medical innovation in the field
IOF Olof Johnell Science Award presented to Dr Michael R. McClung
Awarded on the occasion of the IOF-ESCEO virtual World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases, this prestigious award recognizes Dr McClung’s outstanding scientific and policy contributions to the field of osteoporosis
IOF President’s Award honours global experts for commitment to IOF and the bone field
Professor Maria-Luisa Brandi, Dr Lee Joon-Kiong and Professor Ego Seeman have been awarded the 2020 International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) President’s Award for extraordinary contributions to the advancement of IOF programmes and to the bone field
Researchers identify better classification system for adult idiopathic scoliosis
Researchers have designed a new X-ray classification system for adult idiopathic scoliosis that can more precisely define which parts of the spine need correction, an achievement that could enhance treatment, communication, and analysis of spinal deformities affecting older patients, according…
IOF announces launch of Skeletal Rare Diseases Academy
New International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) initiative will support communication, educational programmes and research advances in rare disorders of bone.
Electronic consultations between primary providers and radiologists improve patient care
EConsults provide easy access to expert opinions, promoting collaboration between primary care providers and radiologists that ultimately improves patient care–including avoiding unnecessary imaging
Virtual IOF-ESCEO World Congress draws record attendance
The CME-accredited WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020, from August 20-22, will feature more than 210 live and pre-recorded sessions covering new clinical research and advances in the field of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal diseases.
Experts elucidate latest knowledge on phosphate metabolism and related disorders
Invited reviews by leading investigators provide state-of-the-art insights into the underlying mechanisms of phosphate metabolism and discuss advances in knowledge and management of hypo- and hyperphosphatemia, as well as oncogenic osteomalacia.
Age, education, and surgical history affect hormone use after oophorectomy
New study identifies frequency of hormone therapy use and predictors of its use in women who underwent preventive oophorectomy as a result of carrying the BRCA gene
Long-term risks of joint implants
Metals from implants can accumulate in bone tissue
Oxytocin can help prevent osteoporosis
In a laboratory experiment with rats, Brazilian researchers succeeded in reversing natural processes associated with aging that lead to loss of bone density and strength
‘Avoid surgery’ for most cases of common wrist fracture in young people, urge researchers
A study led by University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust has found that plaster casts are just as effective at healing scaphoid waist fractures in the wrist as surgery. The SWIFFT trial, funded by the National Institute for Health Research,…
New strategy against osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the most common age-related bone disease which affects hundreds of millions of individuals worldwide. It is estimated that one in three women and one in five men aged over 50 suffer from osteoporotic bone fractures. Osteoporosis is caused…
Consumption of a blueberry enriched diet by women for six weeks alters determinants of human muscle progenitor cell function
FOLSOM, Calif. – August 5, 2020 – A new research study , published in the Journal of Nutrition , investigated how serum from subjects consuming a diet enriched with blueberries would affect the cells responsible for muscle growth and repair.…
Gout diagnoses rising worldwide
The prevalence of gout–a form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints–increased across the world at an alarming rate from 1990 to 2017, according to an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology . The analysis found…
Lung-specific risk factors may increase hip fracture risk in individuals who smoke
Smoking has been linked to a higher risk of bone fractures. Researchers have now identified certain lung-related factors that may help to predict an individual smoker’s fracture risk. The findings are published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research…
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes
A recent analysis of a US commercial insurance database found that adults with rheumatoid arthritis had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than other individuals, including those with other types of arthritis. The analysis, which is published in…
Silk scaffolds and magnetism to generate bone tissue and be able to use it in implants
For the first time the effectiveness of magnetic stimulation in promoting cell regeneration is tested by the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country and BCMaterials
Hydrogel paves way for biomedical breakthrough
Plasma technology could improve viability of implants
Adjustable lordotic expandable vs static lateral lumbar interbody fusion devices
This article by Dr. Samantha Greeley et al. is published in The Open Orthopaedics Journal, Volume 14, 2020
Minimally invasive percutaneous treatment for osteoid osteoma of the spine
This article by Dr. Giuseppe Mariniello et al. is published in The Open Neurology Journal, Volume 14, 2020
CHOP spine surgeons outline how to prioritize procedures amid pandemic
System categorizes patients according to risks of delaying care, maximizing good outcomes for all patients
Research shows ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children
Study results indicate ibuprofen is also an effective and safe option for fracture pain
Mutant zebrafish reveals a turning point in spine’s evolution
A chance mutation that led to spinal defects in a zebrafish has opened a little window into our own fishy past.
Simple test helps to predict and prevent falls
Scientists have developed a simple clinical test that can assess the lower limb strength of patients to predict their risk of falls.