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UrduA new IOF-led study examining the burden and management of fragility fractures in six European countries reveals an alarming treatment gap, with fracture-related costs projected to increase to €47.4 billion by 2030.
Tag: ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE
Sanfilippo C syndrome: New brain cell models to evaluate therapies
Fighting degenerative diseases
Co-delivery of IL-10 and NT-3 to enhance spinal cord injury repair
New Rochelle, NY, April 17, 2020–Spinal cord injury (SCI) creates a complex microenvironment that is not conducive to repair; growth factors are in short supply, whereas factors that inhibit regeneration are plentiful. In a new report, researchers have developed a…
New guidance for the assessment of Fracture Liaison Services at a patient outcome level
The IOF Capture the Fracture® Working Group, with the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the Fragility Fracture Network, has developed 11 patient-level performance indicators to measure FLS effectiveness and guide quality improvement
Marshall School of Medicine team explores surgery technology resulting in fewer incisions
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Through the use of a newly developed needle arthroscope, incisionless and single-incision surgical procedures are possible for repairing certain types of knee and shoulder injuries suggests a series of Marshall University studies published in Arthroscopy Techniques ,…
When damaged, the adult brain repairs itself by going back to the beginning
In corticospinal injuries using a mouse model, adult neurons begin a natural regeneration process by reverting back to an embryonic state and that regeneration is sustained by a surprising gene
When damaged, the adult brain repairs itself by going back to the beginning
In corticospinal injuries using a mouse model, adult neurons begin a natural regeneration process by reverting back to an embryonic state and that regeneration is sustained by a surprising gene
Researchers develop synthetic scaffolds to heal injured tendons and ligaments
Top biomedical engineering researcher develops synthetic scaffolds for tendon and ligament regeneration
Self-powered X-ray detector to revolutionize imaging for medicine, security and research
2D perovskite thin films boost sensitivity 100-fold compared to conventional detectors, require no outside power source, and enable low-dose dental and medical images
Excess weight during pre-school linked to higher bone fracture risk
Pre-school children who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of bone fractures during childhood than normal weight pre-schoolers, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research . The study included 466,997 children with…
Reconstructing the clock of human development
Using iPS cells to decipher the timing at the beginning of life
Broken bone location can have significant impact on long-term health
WASHINGTON–In older individuals, the location of a broken bone can have significant impacts on long-term health outcomes, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the…
Broken bone location can have significant impact on long-term health
WASHINGTON–In older individuals, the location of a broken bone can have significant impacts on long-term health outcomes, according to research accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, and publication in a special supplemental section of the…
IOF and FFN to reinforce collaborative efforts worldwide
A new collaboration agreement between the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) will strengthen the organizations’ common mission to reduce the burden of fragility fractures and improve post-fracture care.
Researchers reverse muscle fibrosis from overuse injury in animals, hope for human trials
(Philadelphia, PA) – Overuse injuries – think muscle strains, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff tears – are a considerable problem in the United States, especially among young athletes. But while commonly associated with sports, overuse injuries – particularly those involving…
(Re)generation next: Novel strategy to develop scaffolds for joint tissue regeneration
Researchers in Japan develop a novel strategy for tissue regeneration, which is a better alternative to conventional tissue regeneration methods
FDA approves new total wrist replacement device to treat painful arthritis
HSS Innovation Institute and Hand Surgeon play key role in research, design and development
Using CRISPR to find muscular dystrophy treatments
Systematic deletion of every gene in the genome reveals ‘druggable’ pathways that help keep muscle cells healthy
Fracture liaison service improves care for patients with fragility fractures
Follow-up study shows high rates of osteoporosis treatment and low risk of subsequent fractures
Monty Python’s silly walk: A gait analysis and wake-up call to peer review inefficiencies
Fifty years ago, Monty Python’s famous sketch, “The Ministry of Silly Walks,” first aired on BBC One. The sketch pokes fun at the inefficiency of government bureaucracy. It opens with the Minister (John Cleese) walking in a rather unusual manner…
Study demonstrates how to collect true incidents from head impact sensors in youth sports
Researchers observed male and female soccer players during competitive play and found that head impact sensor data requires video to review false positives
Nationwide study shows disparities in outpatient care for common orthopaedic problems
March 9, 2020 – Racial/ethnic minorities, people with lower incomes, and other groups are less likely to receive office-based care for common musculoskeletal conditions , reports a nationwide study in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®) , a publication of…
Machine sucks up tiny tissue spheroids and prints them precisely
A new method of bioprinting uses aspiration of tiny biologics such as spheroids, cells and tissue strands, to precisely place them in 3D patterns either on scaffolding or without to create artificial tissues with natural properties, according to Penn State…
App helps reduce osteoarthritis pain
By performing a few simple physical exercises daily, and receiving information about their disease regularly, 500 osteoarthritis patients were able to on average halve their pain in 6 months – and improve their physical function. The participants in the study…
UConn researchers discover new stem cells that can generate new bone
A population of stem cells with the ability to generate new bone has been newly discovered by a group of researchers at the UConn School of Dental Medicine. In the journal STEM CELLS , lead investigator Dr. Ivo Kalajzic, professor…
App helps reduce osteoarthritis pain
By performing a few simple physical exercises daily, and receiving information about their disease regularly, 500 osteoarthritis patients were able to on average halve their pain in 6 months – and improve their physical function. The participants in the study…
UConn researchers discover new stem cells that can generate new bone
A population of stem cells with the ability to generate new bone has been newly discovered by a group of researchers at the UConn School of Dental Medicine. In the journal STEM CELLS , lead investigator Dr. Ivo Kalajzic, professor…
American Journal of Roentgenology names Andrew B. Rosenkrantz, MD next editor in chief
Dr. Rosenkrantz will become just the 13th editor in chief of the 113-year-old ‘yellow journal’ of radiology in July 2020
UBCO professor simplifies exercise advice for spinal cord injury
Researchers take the guesswork out of exercising effectively
Study maps landmarks of peripheral artery disease to guide treatment development
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Novel biomedical advances that show promise in the lab often fall short in clinical trials. For researchers studying peripheral artery disease, this is made more difficult by a lack of standardized metrics for what recovery looks like.…
Study maps landmarks of peripheral artery disease to guide treatment development
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Novel biomedical advances that show promise in the lab often fall short in clinical trials. For researchers studying peripheral artery disease, this is made more difficult by a lack of standardized metrics for what recovery looks like.…
Researchers identify protein critical for wound healing after spinal cord injury
Plexin-B2, an axon guidance protein in the central nervous system (CNS), plays an important role in wound healing and neural repair following spinal cord injury (SCI), according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and…
UBCO professor simplifies exercise advice for spinal cord injury
Researchers take the guesswork out of exercising effectively
Researchers identify protein critical for wound healing after spinal cord injury
Plexin-B2, an axon guidance protein in the central nervous system (CNS), plays an important role in wound healing and neural repair following spinal cord injury (SCI), according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and…
Risk of recurrent fractures lowered by new care routines
Older people’s risk of recurrent fractures decreases by 18 percent if the care they receive is more structured and preventive, through fracture liaison services. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Sweden and the Nordic…
Hannah Dailey receives NSF CAREER award for virtual mechanical test for bone healing
Lehigh University MechE professor’s approach holds promise for avoiding nonunions, which carry risks of depression, opioid abuse; award also supports her work in building pipeline for women in orthopedics
Risk of recurrent fractures lowered by new care routines
Older people’s risk of recurrent fractures decreases by 18 percent if the care they receive is more structured and preventive, through fracture liaison services. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Sweden and the Nordic…
Hannah Dailey receives NSF CAREER award for virtual mechanical test for bone healing
Lehigh University MechE professor’s approach holds promise for avoiding nonunions, which carry risks of depression, opioid abuse; award also supports her work in building pipeline for women in orthopedics
Artificial intelligence can scan doctors’ notes to distinguish between types of back pain
(New York, NY – February 27, 2020) -Mount Sinai researchers have designed an artificial intelligence model that can determine whether lower back pain is acute or chronic by scouring doctors’ notes within electronic medical records, an approach that can help…
Bone or cartilage? Presence of fatty acids determines skeletal stem cell development
In the event of a bone fracture, fatty acids in our blood signal to stem cells that they have to develop into bone-forming cells. If there are no blood vessels nearby, the stem cells end up forming cartilage. The finding…
Bone or cartilage? Presence of fatty acids determines skeletal stem cell development
In the event of a bone fracture, fatty acids in our blood signal to stem cells that they have to develop into bone-forming cells. If there are no blood vessels nearby, the stem cells end up forming cartilage. The finding…
A promising new strategy to help broken bones heal faster
To improve how broken bones heal in people with diabetes, University of Pennsylvania researchers are leading work to develop an affordable oral therapy — grown in plants
A promising new strategy to help broken bones heal faster
To improve how broken bones heal in people with diabetes, University of Pennsylvania researchers are leading work to develop an affordable oral therapy — grown in plants
Drug cocktail holds promise for spinal injuries
Scientists have discovered a combination of two commonly available drugs that could help the body heal spinal fractures
MRI findings predict shoulder stiffness for rotator cuff tears
Joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess prove useful in predicting stiff shoulder in patients with small to large (< 5 cm) full-thickness rotator cuff tears
Evaluating risk of cancer in patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
What The Study Did: This observational study was a systematic review and meta-analysis that included 112 studies and examined the association between risk of cancer in patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, including the risk of specific cancers. To access…
Evaluating risk of cancer in patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis
What The Study Did: This observational study was a systematic review and meta-analysis that included 112 studies and examined the association between risk of cancer in patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, including the risk of specific cancers. To access…
IncludeHealth launches equipment-agnostic digital musculoskeletal platform
IncludeConnect provides a single digital platform configurable with all strength and cardio equipment, regardless of brand or location, to enable better health and performance outcomes
IncludeHealth launches equipment-agnostic digital musculoskeletal platform
IncludeConnect provides a single digital platform configurable with all strength and cardio equipment, regardless of brand or location, to enable better health and performance outcomes
Children’s fingertip injuries could signal abuse
Abused children were 23 percent more likely to suffer fingertip injuries, Rutgers study finds