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Research shows throwing mechanics of baseball pitcher can increase risk for elbow injuries

Certain elements of a pitcher's throwing mechanics can increase the risk for elbow injuries, according to information presented by researchers at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting today in Chicago, IL.

15 Jul 2013

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

A natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage and improve symptoms in patients who have cartilage damage in their knee, according to a study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery.

15 Jul 2013

$Programs to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures, say researchers$

Programs to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures, say researchers

Programs to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures in athletes and military personnel, say researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

15 Jul 2013

Arthroscopic surgery is a cost-effective approach for patients suffering first shoulder dislocation

Arthroscopic bankart repair surgery is a cost-effective approach for patients suffering their first shoulder dislocation, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

15 Jul 2013

Research: Corticosteroid injections may speed-up return time for NFL players with high ankle sprains

Corticosteroid injections may speed-up the return time for National Football League players suffering high ankle sprains, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

12 Jul 2013

Mitek Sports Medicine introduces HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor with dual-thread technology

Mitek Sports Medicine, a leader in orthopaedics sports medicine and a part of the DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson, announced the launch of the HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor, a new suture anchor designed to provide optimal knotless fixation for rotator cuff repair.

12 Jul 2013

Orlando Health and UF health partner to expand neurosurgery program

Orlando Health and the University of Florida department of neurosurgery have partnered to expand the neurosurgery program at Orlando Health with the opening of a specialized practice, UF Health Neurosurgery — Orlando Health.

10 Jul 2013

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

In order to recognize and encourage cutting-edge research in key areas of orthopaedic sports medicine, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) will present ten research awards and seven grants during its Annual Meeting, July 11-14 in Chicago, IL.

10 Jul 2013

Dr. Steven Goldberg wins Patients' Choice Award for fifth year

Only a small percentage of the nation's physicians are ever honored with a Patients' Choice Award. But Naples Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Steven Goldberg belongs to an even more selective group of doctors who are being honored this year as five-time Patients' Choice honorees, marking the award's fifth anniversary.

6 Jul 2013

Researchers report that aerobic exercise can lessen or worsen ulcerative colitis symptoms

Aerobic exercise can lessen - or worsen - the symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis, depending on the circumstances under which the exercise is undertaken, researchers report.

3 Jul 2013

Basketballs, volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players

UC Irvine researchers have demonstrated that basketballs and volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players. Their findings may bring a new awareness to athletes, coaches, trainers and parents regarding safe sanitation practices for athletes.

3 Jul 2013

Orlando Health's clinicians provide hospital-level care in patient's home

Instead of admitting patients to medical units at the hospital, clinicians at Orlando Regional Medical Center are providing health care to patients in the comfort of their homes. The new twist on modern medicine is being piloted in a project to provide hospital-level care in a patient's home through home visits, videoconferencing (virtual visit) and telemonitoring (remote vital signs monitoring).

28 Jun 2013

Knee injuries in sailors often occur during physical training, shows study

The knees are the body part that is injured the most by dinghy sailors. The injuries are primarily due to overstrain and most often occur during physical training. This was shown in a study at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

27 Jun 2013

FX006 demonstrates pain relief in Phase 2b osteoarthritis study, Flexion reports

Flexion Therapeutics, Inc., today reported that its lead compound FX006, a novel intra-articular, sustained release steroid, demonstrated pain relief that is of both greater magnitude and longer duration than the most commonly prescribed immediate release steroid, triamcinolone acetonide, in a Phase 2b dose-ranging trial in osteoarthritis.

27 Jun 2013

Study: Timing of calcium, vitamin D supplementation affects skeletal adaptations to exercise training

Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new study. The results will be presented on Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

19 Jun 2013

Study shows patients with avascular necrosis have turned to stem cell therapy for aid

Stem cells have long been touted as the next big thing. Well just maybe, it is here. According to Dr. Dennis Lox, some patients with a disorder of the bone called avascular necrosis (AVN), have turned to stem cell therapy for aid.

15 Jun 2013

Study seeks answers for why youth baseball pitching injuries continue to rise despite pitching limits

After three years of research, a multicenter, national research study led by Beaumont orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Joseph Guettler, M.D., may have some answers as to why youth baseball pitching injuries continue to rise despite the implementation of nationally recommended pitching limits.

15 Jun 2013

Anatomy of a Hospital: New book chronicles history of nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics

With 537 pages and 150 photographs, "Anatomy of a Hospital" chronicles the history of the nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics, from its beginnings in a doctor's home to help destitute children with disabilities to the premier hospital it has become today.

15 Jun 2013

Aarhus University study reveals that ordinary neutral running shoes function well for new runners

If you are healthy and plan to start running for the first time, it is perfectly all right to put on a pair of completely ordinary 'neutral' running shoes without any special support. Even though your feet overpronate when you run - i.e. roll inwards.

15 Jun 2013

New drug target may prevent consequences of ACL tear in athletes

Striking the likes of Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, L.A. Lakers' Kobe Bryant and Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez, tears in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are one of the most rampant and serious knee injuries among athletes.

14 Jun 2013

Sports Medicine News and Research

Research shows throwing mechanics of baseball pitcher can increase risk for elbow injuries

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

Programs to improve movement patterns may help prevent stress fractures, say researchers

Arthroscopic surgery is a cost-effective approach for patients suffering first shoulder dislocation

Research: Corticosteroid injections may speed-up return time for NFL players with high ankle sprains

Mitek Sports Medicine introduces HEALIX ADVANCE KNOTLESS Anchor with dual-thread technology

Orlando Health and UF health partner to expand neurosurgery program

AOSSM presents awards and grants to encourage research in orthopaedic sports medicine

Dr. Steven Goldberg wins Patients' Choice Award for fifth year

Researchers report that aerobic exercise can lessen or worsen ulcerative colitis symptoms

Basketballs, volleyballs can spread potentially dangerous germs among players

Orlando Health's clinicians provide hospital-level care in patient's home

Knee injuries in sailors often occur during physical training, shows study

FX006 demonstrates pain relief in Phase 2b osteoarthritis study, Flexion reports

Study: Timing of calcium, vitamin D supplementation affects skeletal adaptations to exercise training

Study shows patients with avascular necrosis have turned to stem cell therapy for aid

Study seeks answers for why youth baseball pitching injuries continue to rise despite pitching limits

Anatomy of a Hospital: New book chronicles history of nation's oldest hospital for orthopedics

Aarhus University study reveals that ordinary neutral running shoes function well for new runners

New drug target may prevent consequences of ACL tear in athletes

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