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DePuy Synthes Trauma announces launch of new Radial Head Prosthesis System

DePuy Synthes Trauma announces that it is launching the new Radial Head Prosthesis System for primary and revision joint replacement of the radial head to restore joint function. The System offers several benefits over current technologies.

16 Dec 2013

UTHealth Medical School professor recognized for excellence in sarcoma treatment

Rex Marco, M.D., professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School, is the recipient of an award recognizing excellence in the treatment of a type of cancer called sarcoma.

14 Dec 2013

Research paper provides first evidence-based recommendations for using PRP in orthopaedic care

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has grabbed headlines in recent years for its role in helping some of sports' biggest stars return to play following injury -including golfer Tiger Woods, Super Bowl winner Hines Ward and NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

12 Dec 2013

Daiichi Sankyo presents subgroup analysis of Hokusai-VTE study at ASH annual meeting

Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited (hereafter, Daiichi Sankyo) today announced results of a prespecified subgroup analysis of 771 cancer patients enrolled in the phase 3 Hokusai-VTE study.

11 Dec 2013

Athletes playing at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions

A new study shows that high school athletes playing at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions than those closer to sea-level, a phenomenon attributed to physiological changes in the brain causing it to fit more tightly in the skull.

9 Dec 2013

New study provides novel stem cell based, tissue engineered construct which can repair damaged bone

Researchers at the Department of Orthopaedics, of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, led by Dr. Kunzheng Wang and Dr. Pei Yang have developed a novel biomimetic tissue engineered bone graft based on rabbit adipose derived stem cells (rASCs), collagen I and a porous beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) scaffold.

5 Dec 2013

People who suffer with chronic pain face daily struggle with sense of self

People who suffer with chronic musculoskeletal pain face a daily struggle with their sense of self and find it difficult to prove the legitimacy of their condition.

3 Dec 2013

Resources available to injured surgeons are inadequate, finds Vanderbilt study

Nearly half of orthopaedic surgeons sustain at least one injury during their career and, in many cases, the resources available to them are inadequate, according to a Vanderbilt study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

27 Nov 2013

Health policy researcher calls for orthopaedic surgeons to implement principles of value-based healthcare

Healthcare expenditures currently account for 18% of the United States Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Some experts have suggested that an emphasis on value may be an effective strategy to evaluate healthcare costs.

27 Nov 2013

Knee surgery for type of meniscus tear can involve difficult tradeoff

Knee surgery for the type of meniscus tear suffered by Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose can involve a difficult tradeoff, according to Loyola sports medicine surgeon Dr. Pietro Tonino, who has performed thousands of knee surgeries.

26 Nov 2013

BonAlive Biomaterials launches osteostimulative BonAlive putty

BonAlive Biomaterials Ltd, a manufacturer of implantable medical devices, today announced the launch of a patented, ready-to-use and mouldable version of their osteostimulative BonAlive bioactive glass bone regeneration technology.

22 Nov 2013

Loyola sports medicine surgeon offers tips to reduce risk of Turkey Bowl injuries

Every year around this time, Loyola University Medical Center sports medicine surgeon Dr. Pietro Tonino sees a spike in sprains, contusions, broken bones and other injuries suffered in Thanksgiving pick-up football games.

21 Nov 2013

Zale Lipshy University Hospital receives 2013 Press Ganey Beacon of Excellence Award

Zale Lipshy University Hospital at UT Southwestern Medical Center received the 2013 Press Ganey Beacon of Excellence Award for patient satisfaction, one of only three academic medical centers in the nation and one of 26 health care facilities selected nationally to receive that distinction.

21 Nov 2013

AAOS releases Appropriate Use Criteria covering five different treatments for rotator cuff injuries

Each year, close to 2 million people in the United States visit their doctor for shoulder pain associated with a rotator cuff injury. Approximately one-third of rotator cuff tears will require surgery, with the remaining injuries benefiting from nonsurgical treatment including pain medication and rehabilitation exercises. To help physicians determine the best treatment for each patient, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently released Appropriate Use Criteria covering five different treatments for rotator cuff injuries.

21 Nov 2013

New biomarker predicts that concussion victims may have cognitive dysfunction following mTBI

A new blood biomarker correctly predicted which concussion victims went on to have white matter tract structural damage and persistent cognitive dysfunction following a mild traumatic brain injury.

20 Nov 2013

Orthopaedic specialist offers tips to prevent painful holiday season

While the holiday season is a selfless time of year, individuals are encouraged to keep in-tune with their bodies as the festive shopping, baking, and cleaning often triggers bodily aches and pains.

19 Nov 2013

New technology could improve accuracy of THA procedures by over 20%

A study by Orthopaedic surgeons at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital indicates that new technology could improve the accuracy of Total Hip Arthroplasty procedures by over 20 per cent.

15 Nov 2013

High school sports played at higher altitudes linked with reduction in concussion rates

According to a recent study done by doctors at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, high school athletes who play collision sports at higher altitudes are less likely to suffer from concussions than those who play at lower altitudes.

15 Nov 2013

Researchers analyze benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy for tennis elbow

A procedure intended to help heal musculoskeletal injuries called platelet-rich plasma therapy, or P.R.P., has created a big buzz in sports medicine and the media in recent years. Tiger Woods reportedly received the procedure for a sore knee and Pittsburgh Steelers' Hines Ward used it for a sprained knee ligament just before playing a key role in the team's 2009 Super Bowl victory.

14 Nov 2013

Domestic violence: The most common cause of non-fatal injuries among women in North America

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 30 percent of women in North and South America experience intimate partner violence during their lifetimes. In North America, domestic violence also is the most common cause of non-fatal injuries among women, often resulting in broken bones.

13 Nov 2013

Orthopaedic News and Research

DePuy Synthes Trauma announces launch of new Radial Head Prosthesis System

UTHealth Medical School professor recognized for excellence in sarcoma treatment

Research paper provides first evidence-based recommendations for using PRP in orthopaedic care

Daiichi Sankyo presents subgroup analysis of Hokusai-VTE study at ASH annual meeting

Athletes playing at higher altitudes suffer fewer concussions

New study provides novel stem cell based, tissue engineered construct which can repair damaged bone

People who suffer with chronic pain face daily struggle with sense of self

Resources available to injured surgeons are inadequate, finds Vanderbilt study

Health policy researcher calls for orthopaedic surgeons to implement principles of value-based healthcare

Knee surgery for type of meniscus tear can involve difficult tradeoff

BonAlive Biomaterials launches osteostimulative BonAlive putty

Loyola sports medicine surgeon offers tips to reduce risk of Turkey Bowl injuries

Zale Lipshy University Hospital receives 2013 Press Ganey Beacon of Excellence Award

AAOS releases Appropriate Use Criteria covering five different treatments for rotator cuff injuries

New biomarker predicts that concussion victims may have cognitive dysfunction following mTBI

Orthopaedic specialist offers tips to prevent painful holiday season

New technology could improve accuracy of THA procedures by over 20%

High school sports played at higher altitudes linked with reduction in concussion rates

Researchers analyze benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy for tennis elbow

Domestic violence: The most common cause of non-fatal injuries among women in North America

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