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Improper splinting can lead to swelling and other skin complications

More than 90 percent of potential pediatric fractures are splinted improperly in emergency rooms and urgent care centers, which can lead to swelling and skin injuries, according to a study by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

14 Oct 2014

Overuse of cardiac stress testing with imaging increases healthcare costs

In a new study recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center concluded that overuse of cardiac stress testing with imaging has led to rising healthcare costs and unnecessary radiation exposure to patients.

9 Oct 2014

Physical therapy before joint replacement surgery reduces need for postoperative care by nearly 30%

Physical therapy after total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is standard care for all patients. A new study, appearing in the October 1 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery), also found that physical therapy before joint replacement surgery, or "prehabilitation," can diminish the need for postoperative care by nearly 30 percent, saving an average of $1,215 per patient in skilled nursing facility, home health agency or other postoperative care.

8 Oct 2014

Poor body mechanics cause chronic lower back pain

If you want to steer clear of lower back pain, remember this: Arch is good, flat is bad.

7 Oct 2014

Acupuncture fails to hit the mark for chronic knee pain

Research findings do not support the use of needle or laser acupuncture for treating chronic knee pain in patients older than 50 years.

6 Oct 2014

Experiments show that 'unsung' cells are crucial to the process of bone loss caused by bone disorder

Experiments in mice with a bone disorder similar to that in women after menopause show that a scientifically overlooked group of cells are likely crucial to the process of bone loss caused by the disorder, according to Johns Hopkins researchers.

6 Oct 2014

Cultural, historical forces contribute to rise in cases of melanoma

A century's worth of cultural and historical forces have contributed to the rise in the incidence of melanoma, including changes in fashion and clothing design, according to an intriguing, retrospective research study conducted by investigators in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Medical Center.

3 Oct 2014

Managing diabetes and intensive exercise: an interview with Dr Rafael Castol, Team Novo Nordisk

Team Novo Nordisk is a professional cycling team that races at UCI Pro Continental level. It's the first ever team to be made up of athletes diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. The team was created three years ago, and is part of the Changing Diabetes initiative developed by Novo Nordisk.

From Novo Nordisk 1 Oct 2014

Study finds that majority of athletes return to play after having knee surgery for ACL injury

The majority of athletes included in a new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine were able to return to play after having knee surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

25 Sep 2014

Misonix provides ultrasonic BoneScalpel to support Uganda Spine Surgery Mission

Misonix, Inc., an international surgical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products for spine surgery, skull based surgery, neurosurgery, wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and other surgical applications, announces that it has once again supported the Uganda Spine Surgery Mission organized by leading spine surgeon Dr. Isador Lieberman, from the Texas Back Institute in Plano, TX, by providing an ultrasonic BoneScalpel for use in a number of advanced spinal surgeries.

23 Sep 2014

Bose Corporation introduces DuraPulse™, a new instrument for accelerated durability testing of heart valve replacement devices

Bose Corporation has introduced DuraPulse™, a new instrument for accelerated durability testing of heart valve replacement devices. Featuring proprietary Bose® controls and linear motor technology, the DuraPulse system enables research and development engineers to run tests at frequencies higher than ever before -- exceeding 30 Hz without the loss of waveform fidelity. And with Bose PeakIQ™ control technology, the DuraPulse system also prevents high-pressure spikes during valve closing.

From TA Instruments 23 Sep 2014

$DePuy Synthes releases new variable angle plating systems for calcaneal fractures, fusion procedures$

DePuy Synthes releases new variable angle plating systems for calcaneal fractures, fusion procedures

Today DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson launched two new variable angle plating systems featuring its proprietary variable angle locking technology. With this technology, surgeons can adapt screw trajectory to match patient anatomy and fracture pattern and angulate screws towards specific fragments of bone.

22 Sep 2014

New finding could accelerate research to regenerate damaged tissue

Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center have found a way to boost dramatically the efficiency of the process for turning adult cells into so-called pluripotent stem cells by combining three well-known compounds, including vitamin C.

19 Sep 2014

Zimmer, MiMedx ink distribution agreement

MiMedx Group, Inc., an integrated developer, processor and marketer of patent protected regenerative biomaterials and bioimplants processed from human amniotic membrane, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Zimmer, Inc.

18 Sep 2014

UT Southwestern offers new, innovative four-flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy

UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of only two places in the world that offers a new, innovative and highly successful approach to breast reconstruction after a mastectomy.

16 Sep 2014

Study provides new recommendations for men with lower back pain

A study using motion capture technology provides new information on the spinal strain produced by various sexual positions-suggesting that one position commonly recommended for all men with low back pain is not actually the best choice, reports a study in the journal Spine.

11 Sep 2014

Lucideon announces collaboration with Knight Mechanical Testing

Lucideon, an international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and Knight Mechanical Testing, an independent mechanical testing laboratory, are pleased to announce that they have entered into a Marketing and Commercial Collaboration Agreement. The agreement means that both partners will now be to offer a complete portfolio of testing and analysis services to the orthopaedic industry.

From Lucideon 10 Sep 2014

Alzheimer's disease report success in harnessing mouse's immune system to attack toxic proteins

Alzheimer's disease experts at NYU Langone Medical Center and elsewhere are reporting success in specifically harnessing a mouse's immune system to attack and remove the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain that are markers of the deadly neurodegenerative disease.

9 Sep 2014

Ortho-oncology team successfully adapts shoulder surgical aid

An ortho-oncology team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center successfully adapted a shoulder surgical aid (the Spider Limb Positioner) to conduct a left hip disarticulation on a melanoma patient as described in a case report published online in Medical Devices.

9 Sep 2014

UT Southwestern Medical Center's multi-disciplinary wound care efforts

UT Southwestern Medical Center's multi-disciplinary wound care efforts have converged in a new, state-of-the-art clinic.

9 Sep 2014

Orthopaedic News and Research

Improper splinting can lead to swelling and other skin complications

Overuse of cardiac stress testing with imaging increases healthcare costs

Physical therapy before joint replacement surgery reduces need for postoperative care by nearly 30%

Poor body mechanics cause chronic lower back pain

Acupuncture fails to hit the mark for chronic knee pain

Experiments show that 'unsung' cells are crucial to the process of bone loss caused by bone disorder

Cultural, historical forces contribute to rise in cases of melanoma

Managing diabetes and intensive exercise: an interview with Dr Rafael Castol, Team Novo Nordisk

Study finds that majority of athletes return to play after having knee surgery for ACL injury

Misonix provides ultrasonic BoneScalpel to support Uganda Spine Surgery Mission

Bose Corporation introduces DuraPulse™, a new instrument for accelerated durability testing of heart valve replacement devices

DePuy Synthes releases new variable angle plating systems for calcaneal fractures, fusion procedures

New finding could accelerate research to regenerate damaged tissue

Zimmer, MiMedx ink distribution agreement

UT Southwestern offers new, innovative four-flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy

Study provides new recommendations for men with lower back pain

Lucideon announces collaboration with Knight Mechanical Testing

Alzheimer's disease report success in harnessing mouse's immune system to attack toxic proteins

Ortho-oncology team successfully adapts shoulder surgical aid

UT Southwestern Medical Center's multi-disciplinary wound care efforts

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

The impact of vibration on microscopy

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

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