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"Doctor shopping" results in increased drug use among postoperative orthopaedic trauma patients

"Doctor shopping," the growing practice of obtaining narcotic prescriptions from multiple providers, has led to measurable increases in drug use among postoperative orthopaedic trauma patients, according to a new study presented today at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

11 Mar 2014

Patients with metabolic syndrome are more likely to have complications after total joint replacement

In a new study presented today at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), researchers found that total joint replacement patients with three or more metabolic syndrome risk factors were almost three times as likely to have complications within the first year after joint replacement.

11 Mar 2014

Total joint replacement may reduce risk for cardiac events and boost long-term survival

Hip and knee replacements have long been known to reduce pain and increase mobility in persons with moderate-to-severe arthritis. A study presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) also found that total joint replacement (TJR) may reduce the risk for "cardiac events," including heart attack and stroke, and boost long-term survival.

11 Mar 2014

Study finds no difference in soccer player injury rates on artificial, natural playing surfaces

New research presented today at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found no greater injury risk for athletes playing on artificial playing surfaces.

11 Mar 2014

Statins combined with conventional blood clot prevention therapies, reduce VTE risk by 48%

Statins have long been known to lower cholesterol and, more recently, to decrease the risk of deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) in healthy, non-surgical patients.

11 Mar 2014

EOS imaging announces CE mark of hipEOS

EOS imaging, the pioneer in orthopaedic 2D/3D imaging, announced today the CE mark of hipEOS, a 3D hip arthroplasty planning software based on EOS biplanar 3D imaging.

10 Mar 2014

Proteus Digital Health teams up with leading organisations to bring digital health technology to the UK

Leading digital medicines company Proteus Digital Health is partnering with Eastern Academic Health Science Network, The Northern Health Science Alliance and Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust and Oxford Academic Health Science Network to bring digital health technology and global operations and manufacturing to the UK.

10 Mar 2014

Lucideon now provides wear testing and debris analysis for orthopaedic implant manufacturers across Europe and the US

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, and formerly known as Ceram and M+P Labs, has added wear testing and debris analysis to its services for orthopaedic implant manufacturers across Europe and the US.

From Lucideon 4 Mar 2014

Blocking Netrin-1 in immune system stops chronic inflammation and insulin resistance tied to obesity

Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have found that blocking the action of a key signaling molecule in the immune system known as Netrin-1 stalls chronic inflammation and insulin resistance tied to obesity and often derived from fatty diets.

4 Mar 2014

Ortho Development receives FDA clearance for patented Knee Articulating Spacer Molds

Ortho Development Corporation has received FDA clearance for its patented KASM Knee Articulating Spacer Molds. KASM is a cement spacer mold intended for use in treating patients who develop an infection after undergoing total knee replacement surgery.

28 Feb 2014

Wolters Kluwer Health agrees to publish AAOS' official clinical review journal

Wolters Kluwer Health and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons—the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons and others in the world—announced today an agreement to publish the Academy's official clinical review journal effective with the March 2014 issue.

27 Feb 2014

Vitamin A may play key role in combating TB, says study

Tuberculosis is a major global problem, affecting 2 billion people worldwide and causing an estimated 2 million deaths annually. Western countries are once again tackling the disease, with recent outbreaks in Los Angeles and London.

27 Feb 2014

Greatbatch announces results for fourth quarter and full-year ended 2014

Greatbatch, Inc., today announced results for its fourth quarter and full-year ended January 3, 2014 highlighted by 5% constant currency organic revenue growth for the full year 2013; 12% year over year improvement in adjusted operating income; and 19% improvement in adjusted diluted EPS over 2012.

25 Feb 2014

Zimmer issues 5 new patents directed to Subchondroplasty Procedure

Zimmer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE and SIX: ZMH) today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued five new patents directed to the Subchondroplasty® Procedure, the innovative new joint preservation procedure developed by Zimmer Knee Creations: U.S. Patent No. 8,551,178, U.S. Patent No. 8,574,303, U.S. Patent No. 8,608,802, U.S. Patent No. 8,617,166 and U.S. Patent No. 8,623,089.

25 Feb 2014

BONESUPPORT launches new registry to collect data of CERAMENT™|G to protect bone infections

BONESUPPORT, an emerging leader in injectable bone substitutes for orthopedic trauma, bone infections and instrument augmentation related to orthopedic surgery, announced today the launch of a new registry to collect long term data of CERAMENT™|G, the first injectable antibiotic eluting, osteoconductive, ceramic bone substitute indicated to promote and protect bone healing being jeopardized by infection.

20 Feb 2014

Ways to help manage chronic pain

Musculoskeletal pain of the bone, joint and muscles is one of the most common reasons for primary care visits in the United States. According to a literature review appearing in a recent issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), chronic pain, or pain that persists beyond an expected period of healing, is estimated to affect 100 million Americans.

20 Feb 2014

Duke researchers getting closer to generate replacement cartilage

By combining a synthetic scaffolding material with gene delivery techniques, researchers at Duke University are getting closer to being able to generate replacement cartilage where it's needed in the body.

19 Feb 2014

Mobile compression device just as effective as blood thinners in preventing DVT after joint surgery

Research from The Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic could change how patients are treated to prevent blood clots after joint replacement surgery. A study published as the lead article in the current issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery determined that after lower extremity joint replacement surgery a mobile compression device was just as effective as blood thinners in preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but without negative side effects including bleeding complications.

15 Feb 2014

Researchers receive funding to develop treatments for Rett Syndrome

Researchers from Scotland and the US are taking a step towards reversing the effects of a debilitating genetic disease and bring hope to tens of thousands of sufferers worldwide.

14 Feb 2014

EOS imaging system installed at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia

EOS imaging, the pioneer in orthopaedic 2D/3D imaging, today announced the installation of the EOS imaging system at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia. This fourth installation within the Shriners Hospitals for Children system, a group of hospitals focused on caring for children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions and other specialty healthcare, validates the adoption of EOS technology as the standard of care for imaging within the network.

13 Feb 2014

Orthopaedic News and Research

"Doctor shopping" results in increased drug use among postoperative orthopaedic trauma patients

Patients with metabolic syndrome are more likely to have complications after total joint replacement

Total joint replacement may reduce risk for cardiac events and boost long-term survival

Study finds no difference in soccer player injury rates on artificial, natural playing surfaces

Statins combined with conventional blood clot prevention therapies, reduce VTE risk by 48%

EOS imaging announces CE mark of hipEOS

Proteus Digital Health teams up with leading organisations to bring digital health technology to the UK

Lucideon now provides wear testing and debris analysis for orthopaedic implant manufacturers across Europe and the US

Blocking Netrin-1 in immune system stops chronic inflammation and insulin resistance tied to obesity

Ortho Development receives FDA clearance for patented Knee Articulating Spacer Molds

Wolters Kluwer Health agrees to publish AAOS' official clinical review journal

Vitamin A may play key role in combating TB, says study

Greatbatch announces results for fourth quarter and full-year ended 2014

Zimmer issues 5 new patents directed to Subchondroplasty Procedure

BONESUPPORT launches new registry to collect data of CERAMENT™|G to protect bone infections

Ways to help manage chronic pain

Duke researchers getting closer to generate replacement cartilage

Mobile compression device just as effective as blood thinners in preventing DVT after joint surgery

Researchers receive funding to develop treatments for Rett Syndrome

EOS imaging system installed at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia

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