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Orthopedic surgery or orthopedics (also spelled orthopaedics) is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital conditions.

PJK risk following lumbar spinal fusion depends on level of spine fused, study shows

The surgical correction of adult spinal deformities often involves realigning the lower portion of the spine, or the 'lumbar' spine.

15 Mar 2017

Study warns against use of bone morphogenetic proteins in pediatric spinal fusion

Bone morphogenetic proteins, commonly used off-label to enhance pediatric spinal fusion (spinal arthrodesis), did not improve revision rates for pediatric spinal fusion, according to a study presented on March 14 at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego.

15 Mar 2017

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement can improve outcomes in morbidly obese patients

A study from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that in morbidly obese patients, bariatric surgery performed prior to a total hip or knee replacement can reduce in-hospital and 90-day postoperative complications and improve patient health, but it does not reduce the risk of needing a revision surgery.

15 Mar 2017

SSRIs may reduce risk of revision surgery following total hip or knee replacement

Patients who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), commonly prescribed medications used to treat anxiety and depression, may experience a reduced risk of revision surgery following total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR), according to new research presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

14 Mar 2017

European scientists developing new Augmented Reality visor to improve accuracy of surgical interventions

The VOSTARS (‘Video Optical See-Through Augmented Reality surgical System’) medical visor is a head-mounted display (HMD) system that is capable of superimposing the patient’s x-ray images in perfect 3D unison with their anatomy.

7 Mar 2017

Nanomaterial-based bone regeneration technology could help people suffering from severe injuries

Advanced materials are revolutionizing our daily lives — from clothing to clinics to … cattle? A nanomaterial-based bone regeneration technology developed at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock helped save a valuable animal's life. In the future, this technology could help people suffering from a variety of severe injuries and ailments.

7 Mar 2017

Majority of American patients visit doctors who receive industry payments, study finds

A majority of patients in the United States visited a doctor who received payments from drug companies, but most have no clue about it, according to a new Drexel University study.

6 Mar 2017

New study shows that BMI has no impact on meniscus repair surgery

Meniscal repairs are one of the most common orthopedic surgeries in the U.S., but about 15 percent of them fail, requiring the patient to undergo a second surgery. Many have assumed that an increased body mass index (BMI) is a good predictor of whether a meniscal repair will fail, since more weight translates to more pressure on the knee joint.

6 Mar 2017

TUM experts decipher secrets of Achilles' heel

Walking, running, sprinting -- every movement of the foot stretches the Achilles' tendon. When jumping, the loads can approach ten times the body weight.

28 Feb 2017

Fat stem cells may be preferred type for use in therapeutic applications, study shows

An international team of researchers, funded by Morris Animal Foundation, has shown that adipose (fat) stem cells might be the preferred stem cell type for use in canine therapeutic applications, including orthopedic diseases and injury.

27 Feb 2017

Study highlights need for increased vigilance when using GFAP, UCH-L-1 as potential biomarkers of mTBI

In patients who suffered acute orthopedic injuries, two proposed biomarkers for mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) were not able to distinguish between patients who did or did not have mTBI.

7 Feb 2017

Misdiagnosis of common foot and ankle injuries may lead to long-term disability, pain and arthritis

Front-line physicians are advised to err on the side of caution and opt for additional imaging and second opinions when diagnosing six common foot and ankle injuries.

30 Jan 2017

New augmented-reality technology designed by Philips for spine surgery

Royal Philips, a leader in integrated image-guided therapy solutions, today announced the development of an industry-first augmented-reality surgical navigation technology that is designed to help surgeons perform image-guided open and minimally-invasive spine surgery. Philips is a pioneer in hybrid operating room (hybrid OR) solutions to facilitate both surgical and minimally-invasive endovascular procedures, with over 750 hybrid ORs installed globally. The addition of this new augmented reality technology will further widen the scope of Philips hybrid OR solutions to other fast-growing areas of image-guided surgery including spine, cranial and trauma procedures.

12 Jan 2017

Researchers create bone-implant interaction mouse model to assess tissue response to biomaterials

To understand the molecular mechanisms involved in the interaction of bone with orthopedic implants comprised of novel biomaterials, researchers have made a mouse model in which they can assess early tissue responses to surfaces such as bioactive glass.

6 Jan 2017

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

A team of researchers led by Biomedical Engineering Professor Columbia Engineering has developed a way to manufacture microscale-sized machines from biomaterials that can safely be implanted in the body.

5 Jan 2017

Initial rheumatoid arthritis symptoms often invisible to others, survey reveals

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic disease characterized by joint swelling, pain, and stiffness that affects approximately 1.3 million individuals in the U.S. Unlike the more common osteoarthritis, RA is an autoimmune condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue.

15 Dec 2016

Curasan reveal plan for orthopedic product campaign

Curasan AG, a leading specialist for medical products in the field of orthobiologics, has received the market clearance of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and thus the authorization to market its synthetic bone regeneration material CERASORB Ortho FOAM in the United States.

9 Dec 2016

Orthopedic News and Research

PJK risk following lumbar spinal fusion depends on level of spine fused, study shows

Study warns against use of bone morphogenetic proteins in pediatric spinal fusion

Bariatric surgery prior to joint replacement can improve outcomes in morbidly obese patients

SSRIs may reduce risk of revision surgery following total hip or knee replacement

European scientists developing new Augmented Reality visor to improve accuracy of surgical interventions

Nanomaterial-based bone regeneration technology could help people suffering from severe injuries

Majority of American patients visit doctors who receive industry payments, study finds

New study shows that BMI has no impact on meniscus repair surgery

TUM experts decipher secrets of Achilles' heel

Fat stem cells may be preferred type for use in therapeutic applications, study shows

Study highlights need for increased vigilance when using GFAP, UCH-L-1 as potential biomarkers of mTBI

Misdiagnosis of common foot and ankle injuries may lead to long-term disability, pain and arthritis

New augmented-reality technology designed by Philips for spine surgery

Researchers create bone-implant interaction mouse model to assess tissue response to biomaterials

Researchers develop innovative method to manufacture biocompatible implantable microdevices

Initial rheumatoid arthritis symptoms often invisible to others, survey reveals

Curasan reveal plan for orthopedic product campaign

World traveler resumes active lifestyle after partial knee replacement surgery

Active older population, better technology may be cause for more hip and knee replacement surgeries

Decision aid for OA helps increase rate of total knee replacement among black patients

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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