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History of cancer increases risk for developing blood clotting issues following knee arthroscopy

A history of cancer was a significant risk factor for developing blood clotting issues following knee arthroscopy, according to a study being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota analyzed the records of more than 12,000 patients who had undergone the common knee procedure.

8 Jul 2011

Lace-up ankle braces can reduce occurrence of acute ankle injuries in basketball players

Lace-up ankle braces can reduce the occurrence of acute ankle injuries in male and female high school basketball players, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego. The study demonstrated that the braces are effective for athletes both with and without a history of ankle injury.

8 Jul 2011

Medtronic enters definitive agreement to acquire Salient Surgical Technologies

Medtronic, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Salient Surgical Technologies, Inc., the leader in the advanced energy category for haemostatic sealing of soft tissue and bone in a variety of surgical procedures including orthopaedic surgery, spine, open abdominal and thoracic procedures.

From Medtronic 8 Jul 2011

Medtronic enters definitive agreement to acquire PEAK Surgical

Medtronic, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PEAK Surgical, Inc., a recognized leader in the emerging field of advanced energy surgical incision technology to broaden Medtronic Surgical Technologies' portfolio of innovative surgical products to meet customer and patient needs worldwide.

From Medtronic 8 Jul 2011

Gender may increase risk of cartilage lesions in ACL knee injury

Gender may be associated with an increased risk of cartilage lesions in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injured knees, according to research being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego.

7 Jul 2011

Experiment to protect astronauts from bone loss during space travel

Astronauts lose a significant amount of bone mass during space travel and with long duration flights there is concern that this bone loss could lead to an increased risk of fractures.

7 Jul 2011

Current prevention strategies may not be very effective at reducing in-hospital falls

While falls are a common cause of injury, particularly in older, hospitalized patients, some may not be as preventable as once thought. According to a new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, many of the risks that frequently cause falls are not adequately addressed with the fall prevention initiatives used in healthcare facilities.

7 Jul 2011

Loyola to launch interdisciplinary Geriatric Fracture Program

Loyola University Hospital is launching an interdisciplinary Geriatric Fracture Program to reduce hospital stays and complications from broken hips and other age-related fractures.

7 Jul 2011

Bone fusion drug comes under scrutiny due to researchers’ vested interests

The Spine Journal has dedicated its June issue to a series of papers that carefully reject previous research supporting the use of Infuse, a controversial, but popular bone growth product commonly used in spinal fusion surgeries.

1 Jul 2011

Cayenne Medical introduces second generation device for treatment of traumatic meniscal tears

Cayenne Medical, Inc., a private sports medicine device company, announces the launch of CrossFix II Meniscal Repair System, its second generation device for treatment of traumatic meniscal tears.

29 Jun 2011

West End Orthopaedic Clinic announces name change to OrthoVirginia

West End Orthopaedic Clinic has announced that they are changing the name of their practice to OrthoVirginia. Coinciding with the name change will be the opening of a new facility completely dedicated to orthopedic specialty care and sports medicine, at the Boulders near Chippenham Hospital.

27 Jun 2011

Loyola to launch innovative clinic for runners

Loyola University Health System is launching an innovative new Running Clinic that will help runners avoid injury, improve their stride and boost race times.

23 Jun 2011

HSS orthopedic surgeon earns recognition for research on metabolic bone disease

Joseph M. Lane, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon nationally recognized for his work in metabolic bone disease, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the hospital's 28th Annual Tribute Dinner on Monday, June 20, for his innovative research on bone disease and the use of bisphosphonates in treating osteoporosis. Brian Williams, anchor of Nightly News on NBC, will serve as toastmaster.

21 Jun 2011

Bariatric surgery reduces risk of heart attack, stroke or death

Bariatric surgery can cut the incidence of heart attack, stroke or death by as much as 50 percent, according to a new study presented here at the 28th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

15 Jun 2011

Only 35% of anaesthesiologists carry out cardiac output monitoring during high-risk surgery

Only 35% of anaesthesiologists are carrying out a simple procedure during high-risk surgery that can make a significant impact on how well patients recover from their operations, according to new research presented today at the European Anaesthesiology Congress in Amsterdam.

13 Jun 2011

Avoiding repetitive activities that increase stress on the joints may prevent bursitis

As warm weather arrives and the great outdoors beckons, more and more men and women will be taking to the trails, the beaches, or their yards and gardens, embarking on physical activities that may result in sore, aching, swollen joints.

8 Jun 2011

Azellon receives MHRA approval to initiate stem cell bandage clinical trial in torn meniscal cartilage

Millions of people with knee injuries could benefit from a new type of stem cell bandage treatment if clinical trials are successful. The world's first clinical trial for the treatment of patients with torn meniscal cartilage has received approval from the UK regulatory agency, the MHRA1, to commence.

6 Jun 2011

Orthopaedic News and Research

History of cancer increases risk for developing blood clotting issues following knee arthroscopy

Lace-up ankle braces can reduce occurrence of acute ankle injuries in basketball players

Medtronic enters definitive agreement to acquire Salient Surgical Technologies

Medtronic enters definitive agreement to acquire PEAK Surgical

Gender may increase risk of cartilage lesions in ACL knee injury

Experiment to protect astronauts from bone loss during space travel

Current prevention strategies may not be very effective at reducing in-hospital falls

Loyola to launch interdisciplinary Geriatric Fracture Program

Bone fusion drug comes under scrutiny due to researchers’ vested interests

Cayenne Medical introduces second generation device for treatment of traumatic meniscal tears

West End Orthopaedic Clinic announces name change to OrthoVirginia

Loyola to launch innovative clinic for runners

HSS orthopedic surgeon earns recognition for research on metabolic bone disease

Bariatric surgery reduces risk of heart attack, stroke or death

Only 35% of anaesthesiologists carry out cardiac output monitoring during high-risk surgery

Avoiding repetitive activities that increase stress on the joints may prevent bursitis

Azellon receives MHRA approval to initiate stem cell bandage clinical trial in torn meniscal cartilage

Loyola to offer free lecture on anterior-approach hip replacement surgery

Study finds evidence that pelvis does continue to widen throughout a person's lifetime

IOF to host largest clinical bone meeting in Dubai

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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