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Fracture risk increases by 30% after gastric bypass, study shows

A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research shows that the risk of fractures increases by about 30 percent after a gastric bypass operation. It was also discovered that falls increase after these operations.

13 Aug 2018

New blood test helps patients with traumatic head injury to avoid costly CT scan

Research conducted at the Wayne State University School of Medicine has helped confirm the effectiveness of a blood biomarker that can indicate if patients with a head injury can avoid a costly CT scan because the blood test results indicate no traumatic brain injury

26 Jul 2018

New Finnish study compares surgical treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome to placebo surgery

In a landmark study published this week in the BMJ, Finnish researchers show that one of the most common surgical procedures in the Western world is probably unnecessary.

19 Jul 2018

Insight Medical and Onkos Surgical join hands to explore ways to apply augmented reality in musculoskeletal oncology

Insight Medical Systems has teamed up with Onkos Surgical, Inc. to explore opportunities to apply Insight Medical's ARVI in musculoskeletal oncology.

9 Jul 2018

A systematic approach towards diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A systematic approach (edited by Dr. Syuichi Koarada) comprehensively covers each aspect of the pathology, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

26 Jun 2018

Music therapy shows promise for improving lives of people with sickle cell disease

A new study published in the Journal of Music Therapy reveals promising findings for the application of improvisational music therapy in assuaging the multidimensional acute pain of adult patients with sickle cell disease.

14 Jun 2018

Researchers identify biomarkers that may predict risk of osteolysis

Hip replacements relieve pain and restore mobility for hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States each year, but of the more than 400,000 hip replacements performed in the U.S. annually, about 10 percent will fail within 10 to 15 years.

7 Jun 2018

DePuy Synthes introduces ATTUNE Revision Knee System to provide stability in motion

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced the Europe, Middle East and Africa launch of the ATTUNE Revision Knee System, to complement the ATTUNE Primary Knee System and provide surgeons with a comprehensive solution for knee replacement. The ATTUNE Revision Knee System is being unveiled at the 19th European Federation of the National Associations of Orthopedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress, taking place in Barcelona, Spain.

From DePuy Synthes 1 Jun 2018

$FDA authorizes marketing of OsteoDetect software for detecting wrist fractures$

FDA authorizes marketing of OsteoDetect software for detecting wrist fractures

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of Imagen OsteoDetect, a type of computer-aided detection and diagnosis software designed to detect wrist fractures in adult patients.

25 May 2018

HSS study aims to find if bariatric surgery prior to knee replacement can improve outcomes

Could weight loss surgery before knee replacement improve outcomes or even eliminate the need for joint replacement in severely overweight patients? A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery aims to answer that question.

18 May 2018

Heart failure severity could vary based on the body's nitric oxide levels

The most common heart medications may get an assist from nitric oxide circulating in the body, according to a new study out of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

14 May 2018

Sticker shock jolts Oklahoma patient: $15,076 for four tiny screws

Sherry Young just wanted to be able to walk without pain. About three years ago, she began to experience sharp pain in her left foot. Her big toe had become crooked and constantly rubbed up against the adjacent toe, making it painful to run, walk or even stand. "I could not walk without intense pain unless I had a pad underneath my toes for cushioning," Young said.

14 May 2018

Montecito Medical acquires Pinnacle Orthopedics Center in Georgia

Montecito Medical Real Estate, a premier owner of medical office buildings throughout the U.S., has acquired the Pinnacle Orthopedics Center, a Class A medical office and surgery center from a leading orthopedic provider in Woodstock, Georgia, approximately 30-miles north of downtown Atlanta and part of the Atlanta metropolitan area.

10 May 2018

Researchers devise new approach for measuring tendon tension

For athletes and weekend warriors alike, returning from a tendon injury too soon often ensures a trip right back to physical therapy.

25 Apr 2018

ACL tears occur the same way in women and men, study finds

While women are two to four times more likely than men to tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee, the cause of this injury is no different between the sexes, according to new research from Duke Health.

18 Apr 2018

Study finds alarming frequency of bench press injuries among military service members

While deployed in combat zones, U.S. armed forces prepare for the rigors of combat and stay in peak condition by lifting weights during intense and demanding workouts.

22 Mar 2018

Flatfoot reconstruction can be viable option for elderly patients, study finds

When someone develops adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), they are offered either a reconstruction or foot fusion depending on the severity of the flatfoot and their age. Typically reconstructions are performed in younger patients, while older patients undergo fusions, even though it can limit mobility.

13 Mar 2018

Corin introduces new Unity Knee with EquiBalance at AAOS 2018 Annual Meeting

Corin Group, a global orthopedic manufacturer and leader in functional implant positioning, today announced the launch of the new Unity KneeTM with EquiBalanceTM instrumentation designed to facilitate ligament balancing and soft tissue preservation during total knee replacement.

From Corin USA 12 Mar 2018

Mercy Medical Center offers minimally invasive bunion surgery for patients with foot and ankle concerns

Mercy Medical Center orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rebecca Cerrato is one of the first surgeons in the United States to offer minimally invasive bunion surgery, an alternative to traditional surgery that can reduce post-surgical scarring, swelling and pain, Dr. Clifford Jeng, Medical Director, Institute for Foot & Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy, has announced.

9 Mar 2018

Study finds reduced risk of dislocations with dual mobility hip replacement

More than 330,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year. Overall, it is a highly successful procedure. However, as with all surgeries, a risk for complications exists.

7 Mar 2018