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Neural stem cells are the key to tail regeneration

Cut off a salamander's tail and, in a few weeks, a near-perfect replacement grows. Do the same to a lizard and a new tail will regrow, but it won't be the same as the original. By comparing tail regeneration between the two animals, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that stem cells in the spinal cord are the ultimate limiting factor.

14 Aug 2018

Emerging Tech in Healthcare 2018

A recent workshop explored the latest technologies in healthcare, and how they can be used to address the demands of an ageing population.

8 Aug 2018

Study: Hip implants made of cross-linked polyethylene lower risk of revision surgery

A long-term follow-up study from Australia confirms that hip implants with components made of cross-linked polyethylene substantially lower the risk of revision surgery after total hip replacement, reports a study in the August 1, 2018 issue of The  Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

2 Aug 2018

Study illustrates bone in-growth capabilities of Stryker's 3D-printed Tritanium cages

Stryker's Spine division today announced the publication of a pre-clinical animal study comparing the performance of spinal implants made from a variety of materials, which illustrated the bone in-growth and biological fixation capabilities of its 3D-printed Tritanium cages.

2 Aug 2018

BIDMC researchers identify risk factors that increase risk of prolonged opioid use

Current research demonstrates that patients' exposure to opioids following medical care has contributed to the nationwide addiction epidemic.

1 Aug 2018

Open-source software creates powerful, accurate simulations for movement research

An open-source movement simulator that has already helped solve problems in medicine, paleontology, and animal locomotion has been expanded and improved, according to a new publication in the open-access journal PLOS Computational Biology.

27 Jul 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces new CONCORDE LIFT Implant to treat patients with degenerative disc disease

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies today announced that DePuy Synthes is launching the CONCORDE LIFT Expandable Interbody Device in the U.S.

From DePuy Synthes 27 Jul 2018

Preoperative opioid consumption is strongest risk factor for prolonged opioid use, shows study

Patients taking opioids for at least three months before spinal fusion surgery in the lower spine are much more likely to continue taking opioids one year after surgery, reports a study in Spine .

27 Jul 2018

$Researcher reveals new way to stimulate bone fracture healing$

Researcher reveals new way to stimulate bone fracture healing

Most people have broken a bone or know someone who has. A break is painful and takes time to heal. Recovering from a fracture is even more complicated and lengthy when your body is not able to produce what is needed to heal.

26 Jul 2018

Using tendon transfer surgery to restore key functions in spinal cord injury patient

After suffering a severe cervical spinal cord injury from a bad fall at work, Scott McConnell had little function remaining in his hands and arms.

20 Jul 2018

Keck Hospital of USC receives Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing

Keck Hospital of USC has joined a select group of health care facilities in achieving Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, one of the highest honors in nursing excellence.

19 Jul 2018

Prolonged preoperative opioid use linked to adverse outcomes after total knee and hip arthroplasty

Patients who take prescription opioids for more than 60 days before total knee or hip replacement surgery are at significantly higher risk of being readmitted to the hospital and of undergoing repeat joint-replacement surgery, compared to patients with no preoperative opioid use, reports a study in the July 18 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

19 Jul 2018

Study highlights importance of preoperative evaluation for young athletes with shoulder instability

Young athletes with shoulder instability are considered to be a high-risk group of patients following arthroscopic shoulder stabilization given the high recurrence rates and lower rates of return to sport, which have been reported in the literature.

9 Jul 2018

Young baseball players who exceed pitch count limits more prone to elbow injuries

Young pitchers who exceed pitch count limits are more prone to elbow injuries, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego.

9 Jul 2018

Young patients show positive long-term clinical outcomes after surgery for meniscus tears

Young patients who underwent surgery for isolated meniscus tears between 1990 and 2005 showed positive long-term clinical results, according to new research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego.

9 Jul 2018

Improving shoulder function is important reason for choosing rotator cuff surgery

For patients with rotator cuff tears, improving shoulder function is the most important reason for moving forward with surgical repair, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego.

5 Jul 2018

Study: Clinical outcomes of graft repair methods vary among female athletes

Female athletes are two to eight more times likely to injure their ACL than males, however utilizing one graft repair treatment method in females may be more beneficial than another, according to researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in San Diego.

5 Jul 2018

Osteochondral allograft transplant may benefit older patients with knee pain

Knee pain in active patients over 40 is often difficult to treat but according to researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego utilizing a special kind of allograft may be a step in the right direction.

5 Jul 2018

Athletes who experience fatigue have increased risk for ACL injury

ACL injuries are one of the most common sports injuries affecting adolescent athletes, leading to lost playing time and high healthcare costs. Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in San Diego shows athletes who experience fatigue – tested on a standardized assessment – demonstrated increased risk of ACL injury.

5 Jul 2018

New research project could reduce chance of infection after orthopedic surgery

South Australian researchers are embarking on a $20 million medical and manufacturing research project which could reduce the chance of infection after orthopaedic surgery, thanks to a little help from the humble dragonfly.

2 Jul 2018

Orthopaedic News and Research

Neural stem cells are the key to tail regeneration

Emerging Tech in Healthcare 2018

Study: Hip implants made of cross-linked polyethylene lower risk of revision surgery

Study illustrates bone in-growth capabilities of Stryker's 3D-printed Tritanium cages

BIDMC researchers identify risk factors that increase risk of prolonged opioid use

Open-source software creates powerful, accurate simulations for movement research

DePuy Synthes introduces new CONCORDE LIFT Implant to treat patients with degenerative disc disease

Preoperative opioid consumption is strongest risk factor for prolonged opioid use, shows study

Researcher reveals new way to stimulate bone fracture healing

Using tendon transfer surgery to restore key functions in spinal cord injury patient

Keck Hospital of USC receives Magnet recognition for excellence in nursing

Prolonged preoperative opioid use linked to adverse outcomes after total knee and hip arthroplasty

Study highlights importance of preoperative evaluation for young athletes with shoulder instability

Young baseball players who exceed pitch count limits more prone to elbow injuries

Young patients show positive long-term clinical outcomes after surgery for meniscus tears

Improving shoulder function is important reason for choosing rotator cuff surgery

Study: Clinical outcomes of graft repair methods vary among female athletes

Osteochondral allograft transplant may benefit older patients with knee pain

Athletes who experience fatigue have increased risk for ACL injury

New research project could reduce chance of infection after orthopedic surgery

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