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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.

Strong synthetic opioids linked to poor postoperative pain experience

The use of powerful synthetic opioids, such as sufentanil and remifentanil, during surgery is linked to a subsequent poor 'pain experience'---a composite of emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of pain- suggests research published in the open access journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.

26 Feb 2025

$USC to lead $10.8 million study on hip fracture surgery options$

USC to lead $10.8 million study on hip fracture surgery options

The University of Southern California has been approved for $10.8 million in research funding by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to compare approaches to treating older adults with a fracture of the hip.

4 Feb 2025

NYU Langone expands footprint with Rothman Orthopaedics acquisition

NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Orthopedics today announced the acquisition of Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York, further expanding the system's top-ranked offerings at these new practice locations.

7 Jan 2025

Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity

When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs.

6 Jan 2025

Dual-functional Qx-D scaffolds hold immense promise for treating infected bone defects

In the realm of orthopedic medicine, the challenge of managing infected bone defects (IBDs) has persisted as a significant hurdle.

24 Dec 2024

Surgeons slow to adopt new biomaterials for bone defects

Two million bone transplants are performed worldwide yearly, including half a million in the United States alone. Yet, a QUT-led study has found surgeons are slow to adopt newly developed biomaterials or tissue-engineered solutions.

19 Dec 2024

UTHealth study could set new standards for treating acromioclavicular joint injuries in athletes

A new UTHealth Houston study focused on finding the best surgical technique for reconstruction of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, has the potential to enhance recovery and long-term shoulder health for young athletes.

3 Dec 2024

Research identifies best materials for long-lasting hip implants

Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found.

8 Nov 2024

Knee replacement surgery outcomes improve with native alignment approach

When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than replicating the patient's original alignment.

4 Nov 2024

3D-printed bone model offers new possibilities for surgery

University of Texas at Dallas mechanical engineers have designed a 3D-printed femur that could help doctors prepare for surgeries to repair bones and develop treatments for bone tumors.

30 Oct 2024

A promising visual sign for concussion diagnosis in athletes

Researchers investigate how spontaneous headshake after a kinematic event (SHAAKE) may be a novel sign to diagnose concussion.

28 Oct 2024

UPM Biomedicals launches FibGel™ the world's first injectable nanocellulose hydrogel for medical devices

UPM Biomedicals, the forerunner in producing high quality nanofibrillar cellulose for medical and life science applications, today announces the launch of FibGel™—a natural injectable hydrogel for permanent implantable medical devices.

From UPM Biomedicals 24 Oct 2024

Repeated fasting for multiple orthopedic surgeries linked to poor recovery outcomes

People who have multiple orthopedic surgeries during the same hospital stay are more likely to suffer malnutrition due to repeated or prolonged fasting, which can slow recovery and increase the risk of death, according to a study of more than 28 million patients presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 annual meeting.

20 Oct 2024

Groundbreaking antimicrobial bandage offers rapid hemostasis in accidents

Without proper medical invention, injuries sustained from traffic collisions, serious workplace accidents or weapons may result in fatal hemorrhaging.

16 Oct 2024

New gene therapy offers hope in combatting childhood obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control, nearly 20% of children and teens are considered obese.

14 Oct 2024

Study reveals surge in e-scooter injuries in Denver and increased hospital admissions

The introduction of publicly shared electric scooters ("e-scooters") in Denver, Colorado has resulted in a steady increase in injuries and hospital admissions, according to research led by Alexander Lauder, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Denver Health Medical Center.

13 Aug 2024

Surgery improves long-term outcomes for T-OPLL

Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (TOPLL) is a rare condition associated with ectopic bone formation in the thoracic spine.

7 Aug 2024

Expansion of the Mexico-US border wall crossing associated with rising toll of serious injuries

The expansion of the Mexico-US border wall crossing has been accompanied by a rising toll of serious injuries, with poor discharge care and a lack of appropriate interpreting facilities adding up to a "humanitarian and health crisis," suggest researchers in the open access journal Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open.

6 Aug 2024

Olympic athletes overcome health challenges to reach the pinnacle of their sport

The athletes have done the training and achieved their dreams, a trip to the Paris Olympics set to begin Friday July 26th.

2 Aug 2024

Nine months of joint replacement surgery lost due to COVID-19, study reveals

Nearly nine months of joint replacement surgery has been lost - around 160,000 fewer operations - since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found.

31 Jul 2024