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AAOS appreciates FDA's communication on metal-on-metal hip components in total hip arthroplasty

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today posted a public health communication about metal-on-metal hip components used in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) appreciates this thorough and well-considered look at the concerns surrounding the use of these implants.

11 Feb 2011

£160,000 award to devise anti-microbial collar to prevent bacterial infections associated with broken bones

Orthopaedic experts at The University of Nottingham are hoping to reduce the rate of infections that often occur in the pinning of broken bones by developing a special collar to counter dangerous microbes.

11 Feb 2011

FDA clears EOS orthopedic imaging system for use in lower limbs applications

EOS imaging announced today that it has received FDA clearance of its sterEOS 3D orthopedic imaging workstation for use in lower limbs applications for patients 15 years and older.

9 Feb 2011

CDC: One quarter of all ED visits during winter are due to snowboarding, sledding accidents

Broken bones due to snowboarding and sledding top the list of common causes for visits to the Emergency Department during the winter months. According to the Centers for Disease Control one quarter of all ED visits are attributed to snowboarding accidents,, and half of all cases were broken bones and sprains.

5 Feb 2011

PBOI to leverage revenue cycle management services from NextGen Practice Solutions

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today announced that Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute will leverage revenue cycle management services from NextGen Practice Solutions to optimize its collections and drive business growth.

3 Feb 2011

Proper diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are the best way to prevent Lyme arthritis

Early, correct diagnosis is the best way to prevent the development of Lyme arthritis in individuals with the tick-borne illness, according to a paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In patients who do develop the condition, most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics, the review found.

3 Feb 2011

New study indicates predisposition to lumbar disc disease could be inherited

Symptomatic lumbar disc disease, a condition caused by degeneration or herniation of the discs of the lower spine, may be inherited, according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

3 Feb 2011

$Researchers find breast cancer therapy contributes to early-in-life hip fractures in women$

Researchers find breast cancer therapy contributes to early-in-life hip fractures in women

A hip fracture is not common in a 54-year-old woman, unless she is a 54-year-old breast cancer survivor, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Researchers found that a combination of early menopause due to breast cancer treatment and common drugs used to treat breast cancer, could be weakening the bones of breast cancer survivors once they hit middle age, leading to hip fractures.

2 Feb 2011

Kensey Nash second quarter revenue decreases to $17.4 million

Kensey Nash Corporation, a medical device company primarily focused on regenerative medicine for a wide range of medical procedures, today reported the results for its second quarter ended December 31, 2010.

1 Feb 2011

OREF, Biomet donate $1.3 million for medical education programs in orthopaedic surgery

Biomet, and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation announced today Biomet's 2011 donation of $1.3 million for funding graduate medical education programs in orthopaedic surgery.

29 Jan 2011

Zimmer fourth quarter net sales increase 2.5% to $1.13 billion

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. The Company reported fourth quarter net sales of $1.13 billion, an increase of 2.5% reported and 3.0% constant currency over the fourth quarter of 2009.

27 Jan 2011

LDR announces submission of Mobi-C cervical artificial disc PMA to FDA

LDR, a privately held medical device company offering innovative spinal implants for both non-fusion and fusion applications, announced the January 14th submission of its single-level Mobi-C cervical artificial disc PMA to the FDA.

26 Jan 2011

Johnson & Johnson fourth quarter sales decreases 5.5% to $15.6 billion

Johnson & Johnson today announced sales of $15.6 billion for the fourth quarter of 2010, a decrease of 5.5% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. Operational sales declined 5.1% and the negative impact of currency was 0.4%. Domestic sales declined 8.1%, while international sales declined 3.1%, reflecting an operational decline of 2.3% and a negative currency impact of 0.8%.

25 Jan 2011

80% of NFL lineman back in game after disc surgery

NFL linemen can recover from back surgery and return to their spine-bruising careers, so can you get back into your "game" of horsing around with your kids or working out at the gym after back surgery.

25 Jan 2011

NYU Langone to expand Emergency Department and dedicate separate area for pediatric emergency care

NYU Langone Medical Center today announced its plan to transform its Emergency Department (ED) into a state-of the-art emergency facility to meet the growing need for emergency care services in the community. Once completed, the new facility will nearly triple the size of the current ED and will include for the first time a separate area dedicated to pediatric emergency services.

20 Jan 2011

TKA patients undergoing telerehabilitation experience similar results as traditional one: Study

Knee replacement patients undergoing telerehabilitation – a unique Internet-based postoperative rehabilitation program that can be conducted from the patient's home – experience the same results as patients who undergo traditional postoperative rehabilitation, according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

20 Jan 2011

Vaccine to prevent MRSA infections after bone and joint surgery

University of Rochester Medical Center orthopaedic scientists are a step closer to developing a vaccine to prevent life-threatening methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections following bone and joint surgery.

18 Jan 2011

Rotator cuff surgery does not fully restore normal shoulder motion, strength: Study

Shoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study.

18 Jan 2011

Study: Pre-menopausal Chinese-American women have greater bone strength than Caucasian counterparts

A team of researchers at Columbia Engineering and Columbia University Medical Center announced today the results of the first study comparing bone structure in Chinese-American women to Caucasian women.

18 Jan 2011

Wright launches DARCO Foot & Ankle Plating System in Japan

Wright Medical Group, Inc., a global orthopaedic medical device company, today announced the launch of the DARCO® Foot & Ankle Plating System in Japan. The DARCO® Plating System consists of over 40 different locked plates specifically designed to meet the needs of foot and ankle surgeons. Wright has been selling the DARCO® Plating System in the United States and other key global markets since 2007.

12 Jan 2011

Orthopaedic News and Research

AAOS appreciates FDA's communication on metal-on-metal hip components in total hip arthroplasty

£160,000 award to devise anti-microbial collar to prevent bacterial infections associated with broken bones

FDA clears EOS orthopedic imaging system for use in lower limbs applications

CDC: One quarter of all ED visits during winter are due to snowboarding, sledding accidents

PBOI to leverage revenue cycle management services from NextGen Practice Solutions

Proper diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are the best way to prevent Lyme arthritis

New study indicates predisposition to lumbar disc disease could be inherited

Researchers find breast cancer therapy contributes to early-in-life hip fractures in women

Kensey Nash second quarter revenue decreases to $17.4 million

OREF, Biomet donate $1.3 million for medical education programs in orthopaedic surgery

Zimmer fourth quarter net sales increase 2.5% to $1.13 billion

LDR announces submission of Mobi-C cervical artificial disc PMA to FDA

Johnson & Johnson fourth quarter sales decreases 5.5% to $15.6 billion

80% of NFL lineman back in game after disc surgery

NYU Langone to expand Emergency Department and dedicate separate area for pediatric emergency care

TKA patients undergoing telerehabilitation experience similar results as traditional one: Study

Vaccine to prevent MRSA infections after bone and joint surgery

Rotator cuff surgery does not fully restore normal shoulder motion, strength: Study

Study: Pre-menopausal Chinese-American women have greater bone strength than Caucasian counterparts

Wright launches DARCO Foot & Ankle Plating System in Japan

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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