13. November 2009 05:40
Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Corey G. Solman specializes in cutting-edge shoulder procedures including everything from a 45-minute technique called shoulder resurfacing to a reversed shoulder replacement that relieves pain, restores shoulder function and improves range of motion.
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13. November 2009 04:27
Injured athletes who have their own enriched plasma injected into their bodies are healing faster and spending less time on the bench or on the disabled list.
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12. November 2009 04:10
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6bbc91/imaging_review_bo) has announced the addition of the "Imaging Review: Body, Bone & Breast" report to their offering.
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Tags: Biopsy, Bone, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Mammography, Pathology, Pulmonary Embolism, Radiology, Rotator Cuff, Ultrasound, Venography
9. November 2009 01:09
Gifted young athletes are under increasing pressure to play only one sport year round.
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24. October 2009 02:42
Joseph Purita M.D., a well known Orthopedic Surgeon from Florida has announced that plans are being made with the Orthopedic Academies in Sao Paulo Brazil to present his latest findings on the use of stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy in the treatment of certain bone and joint problems.
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19. October 2009 07:56
Although stem cells sounds innovative and cutting edge, this therapy has been around for quite some time. In today's advanced medical climate stem cells are being used to treat many orthopedic conditions including osteoarthritis of the hip knee and shoulder, partial tears of tendons, muscles, and ligaments including rotator cuff tears, and various back conditions including disc herniations.
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3. October 2009 06:44
Platelet -rich plasma (PRP) is currently used as an alternative treatment method for several common orthopaedic-related sports medicine conditions.
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24. September 2009 00:13
Advanced BioHealing, Inc. (ABH), a leader in commercializing the promise of regenerative medicine, announced a strategic growth plan designed to continue the transformation of this former start-up into the leading international regenerative medicine company.
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10. September 2009 03:49
KFx Medical Corporation announced today that on September 8, 2009, it was awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,585,311 by the United States Patent and Trademark office. The key patent covers a broad range of methods used to perform surgical knotless tissue fixation, including the double row tissue repair technique used to restore the rotator cuff to its correct anatomic position.
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2. September 2009 08:59
Synovis Life Technologies Reports Record Revenue Of $15 Million For The Third Quarter Of Fiscal 2009
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27. August 2009 03:39
Calgary biomed engineer Brent King is to win a $10,000 Manning Innovation Award for inventing a unique device to accurately and securely position a surgical patient's limb.
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30. June 2009 04:32
A minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the rotator cuff of the shoulder provides immediate symptom relief to the patient, according to a study published in the July issue of Radiology. The study found that ultrasound-guided nonsurgical therapy significantly reduces pain from calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff and restores lasting mobility after treatment.
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7. January 2009 22:14
Osteotech, Inc. announced today that it has initiated a pivotal clinical trial for its DuraTech BioRegeneration Matrix.
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23. June 2008 05:13
When Gary Meyewski fell and shattered his humerus in three places in 2006, his quality of life was shattered as well. With the ball and socket in his shoulder severely damaged, he lost all function in his shoulder, experiencing a drastic loss of mobility, and eventually severe, chronic pain.
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25. March 2008 02:34
A study involving several Major League Baseball pitchers indicates that the height of the pitcher's mound can affect the athlete's throwing arm motion, which may lead to potential injuries because of stress on the shoulder and elbow.
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