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Innovative orthopedic operation using 'telescoping rods' performed at HSS

An innovative operation using "telescoping rods" performed at Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan enabled a young Long Island boy to walk for the first time, and the child and his mother are going to Washington, D.C., to tell their story.

15 Mar 2011

UCI's doctor, colleagues earn Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughan Award for osteosarcoma work

UC Irvine's Dr. Bang H. Hoang and colleagues have been presented the 2011 Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughan Award for their work advancing the understanding of how bone cancer spreads.

14 Mar 2011

Researchers create protein molecule for new anti-inflammatory therapies

Researchers from across multiple disciplines at NYU Langone Medical Center created a new protein molecule derived from the growth factor progranulin may provide the basis for new therapies in inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the March 10, 2011 issue of Science.

11 Mar 2011

FDA clears Tenex Health's TX1 Tissue Removal System

Tenex Health today announces FDA 510(k) clearance of the TX1 Tissue Removal System. This portable, self-contained system offers precise soft tissue removal for tendons and other soft tissues with intended use in the elbow, knee, ankle, foot, and shoulder.

9 Mar 2011

First hand transplant recipient on the way to recovery

A 26 year old mother has received the world’s first hand transplant. The 17 member surgical team from the Hand Transplant Program at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center has performed the operation over 14 hours. They painstakingly attached tendons, blood vessels and nerves. The patient had lost her hand in a traffic accident 5 years ago. The patient is currently recovering.

8 Mar 2011

First western U.S. hand transplant surgery performed at UCLA Medical Center

Surgeons at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center performed the first hand transplant in the western United States in an operation that began one minute before midnight on Friday, March 4, and was completed 14-and-a-half hours later, on Saturday, March 5.

8 Mar 2011

AAOS releases clinical practice guideline to treat rotator cuff tears

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Board of Directors approved and released a clinical practice guideline for treating rotator cuff tears.

4 Mar 2011

Early diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis critical to avoid disability, deformity

While lab tests and imaging can sometimes help diagnose juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a physical examination and thorough patient history are the most valuable tools in identifying this disease. According to a new literature review from the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), the rate of false positives in laboratory evaluations and imaging studies meant to screen for juvenile arthritis makes their value limited.

3 Mar 2011

Scientists receive $2 million NIH grant to improve orthopedic surgery using biomimetic patch

Two Washington University in St. Louis scientists are imitating nature as they attempt to solve one of the most difficult problems in orthopedic surgery: reattaching tendon to bone.

1 Mar 2011

LWW launches Orthopaedics Network

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, today announced the launch of Orthopaedics Network (www.orthopaedicsnetwork.com), a single source solution that provides orthopaedists quick access to all the current articles from the collection of LWW-published orthopaedics journals.

28 Feb 2011

Orthopaedic groups select Entrada's automated clinical documentation solution

Two large orthopaedic groups have become the most recent customers of Entrada, a company changing the way physicians document patient encounters and use electronic health records (EHRs).

23 Feb 2011

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

A new study presented on 18th February at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting reported that that warm-up stretching had no effect on whether runners sustained an injury or not. It did not prevent injuries or result in more injuries.

21 Feb 2011

ImplementHIT to roll out OptimizeHIT physician EHR elearning solutions at HIMSS11

ImplementHIT will roll out OptimizeHIT, physician electronic health record (EHR) elearning solutions, at HIMSS 2011 in Orlando, FL, February 20-24 in booth 3385. This new patent-pending solution will deliver bold new functionality scaled to small physician practices with 20 doctors or fewer, empowering them to achieve meaningful use of qualified EHRs.

21 Feb 2011

$Tip sheets provide details on hip and knee fracture treatment$

Tip sheets provide details on hip and knee fracture treatment

Patients who wait more than 36 hours for surgery to correct a hip fracture have a 39 percent rate of medical complication and those who wait 48 hours have a 46 percent complication rate. Patients who receive surgical treatment within 24 hours have a lower complication rate of 25 percent and a shorter hospital stay. Each day the surgery was delayed added an additional two days to hospital stay.

21 Feb 2011

John Theurer chief to present videos on new limb-sparing surgical techniques at AAOS conference

James C. Wittig, M.D., chief of the division of skin and sarcoma cancer at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center will present eleven different educational videos on innovative approaches to orthopedic oncology at the upcoming American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference.

20 Feb 2011

New study to understand dimensions of injuries sustained by soldiers serving overseas

A team of U.S. Army orthopedic surgeons is conducting research to better understand the dimensions of injuries sustained by soldiers serving overseas. The most recent paper in their research series, presented this week at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2011 Annual Meeting, followed a single Brigade Combat Team of 4,122 soldiers over 15 months in Iraq.

19 Feb 2011

Smith & Nephew's OXINIUM material receives C1 price reimbursement in Japan for hip replacements

OXINIUM Oxidized Zirconium, the patented advanced bearing material from Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Division, has been awarded a C1 premium reimbursement classification in Japan for use in hip replacement surgery.

19 Feb 2011

AAOS partners with Gateway EDI for claims processing and revenue management services

Today, at its Annual Meeting, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announced a partnership with Gateway EDI to provide claims processing and revenue management services to its membership. The AAOS Revenue Management Program powered by Gateway EDI will help AAOS members submit their claims faster and more accurately to increase revenue and cash flow.

19 Feb 2011

Patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries at high-volume hospitals have better outcomes

Patients who undergo elective orthopedic surgeries at high-volume, regional hospitals have better surgical outcomes and experience fewer complications than those who undergo those surgeries at local hospitals, according to research being presented by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

19 Feb 2011

New studies unveil latest information on hip care at AAOS meeting

At today's 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) three new studies unveil the latest in hip care.

19 Feb 2011

Orthopaedic News and Research

Innovative orthopedic operation using 'telescoping rods' performed at HSS

UCI's doctor, colleagues earn Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughan Award for osteosarcoma work

Researchers create protein molecule for new anti-inflammatory therapies

FDA clears Tenex Health's TX1 Tissue Removal System

First hand transplant recipient on the way to recovery

First western U.S. hand transplant surgery performed at UCLA Medical Center

AAOS releases clinical practice guideline to treat rotator cuff tears

Early diagnosis of juvenile idiopathic arthritis critical to avoid disability, deformity

Scientists receive $2 million NIH grant to improve orthopedic surgery using biomimetic patch

LWW launches Orthopaedics Network

Orthopaedic groups select Entrada's automated clinical documentation solution

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

ImplementHIT to roll out OptimizeHIT physician EHR elearning solutions at HIMSS11

Tip sheets provide details on hip and knee fracture treatment

John Theurer chief to present videos on new limb-sparing surgical techniques at AAOS conference

New study to understand dimensions of injuries sustained by soldiers serving overseas

Smith & Nephew's OXINIUM material receives C1 price reimbursement in Japan for hip replacements

AAOS partners with Gateway EDI for claims processing and revenue management services

Patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries at high-volume hospitals have better outcomes

New studies unveil latest information on hip care at AAOS meeting

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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