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Study: Stretching before running neither prevents nor causes injury

Stretching before a run neither prevents nor causes injury, according to a study presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

18 Feb 2011

Zimmer introduces PathFinder NXT System for minimally invasive spinal procedures

Zimmer Holdings, Inc., a global leader in musculoskeletal care, today announced the launch of the PathFinder NXT System at the 2011 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Diego, CA.

17 Feb 2011

Study: 35% of imaging costs ordered for defensive purposes

Nearly 35 percent of all the imaging costs ordered for 2,068 orthopaedic patient encounters in Pennsylvania were ordered for defensive purposes, according to a new study presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

17 Feb 2011

New research shows high functionality after knee replacement even after two decades

Most patients who undergo total knee replacement are age 60 to 80. More than 90 percent of these individuals experience a dramatic reduction in knee pain and a significant improvement in the ability to perform common activities. However questions have been raised about the decline in physical function over the long term despite the absence of implant-related problems.

17 Feb 2011

Study: Simultaneous knee replacement linked with higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes within 30 days

Replacing both knees in one surgery, or simultaneous total knee replacement was associated with significantly fewer prosthetic joint infections as well as other revision knee operations within one year after surgery, compared with total knee replacements performed in two separate procedures.

17 Feb 2011

$Children with hip and thigh implants may face risk of bone fractures$

Children with hip and thigh implants may face risk of bone fractures

Children with hip and thigh implants designed to help heal a broken bone or correct other bone conditions are at risk for subsequent fractures of the very bones that the implants were intended to treat, according to new research from Johns Hopkins Children's Center.

16 Feb 2011

NYU Langone one of 16 centers chosen to participate in American Joint Replacement Registry

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center has been chosen as one of only 16 centers across the country to participate in the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR). The AJRR is a national, independent, not-for-profit organization created to collect key joint replacement and revision data in order to better to monitor device performance and identify underperforming processes while providing information supporting best practices in safety, cost control and advances in technology.

16 Feb 2011

New study finds 35% of imaging costs ordered for defensive purposes in Pennsylvania

16 Feb 2011

Viewing knee as an organ could lead to better therapies for treatment of osteoarthritis

The human body is made up of several organs composed of tissues that enable them to perform a particular function. The heart circulates blood; the brain is the micro-neuro center of the body; the lungs bring in oxygen and release carbon dioxide.

15 Feb 2011

Kyocera and JMM open new Orthopedic Design Center in the U.S.

Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp., Orthopedic Division, today unveiled its new Orthopedic Design Center in Somerset, N.J., formed in collaboration with Japan Medical Materials Corporation (JMM) - a Kyocera Group company.

14 Feb 2011

JTH publishes positive TB-402 Phase II trial results for VTE treatment after orthopaedic surgery

ThromboGenics NV and co-development partner BioInvent International announce today that the positive TB-402 Phase II trial results, evaluating the product's efficacy and safety for the prevention of venous thromboembolism afterorthopaedic surgery, have been published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

14 Feb 2011

AAOS appreciates FDA's communication on metal-on-metal hip components in total hip arthroplasty

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today posted a public health communication about metal-on-metal hip components used in total hip arthroplasty (THA). The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) appreciates this thorough and well-considered look at the concerns surrounding the use of these implants.

11 Feb 2011

£160,000 award to devise anti-microbial collar to prevent bacterial infections associated with broken bones

Orthopaedic experts at The University of Nottingham are hoping to reduce the rate of infections that often occur in the pinning of broken bones by developing a special collar to counter dangerous microbes.

11 Feb 2011

FDA clears EOS orthopedic imaging system for use in lower limbs applications

EOS imaging announced today that it has received FDA clearance of its sterEOS 3D orthopedic imaging workstation for use in lower limbs applications for patients 15 years and older.

9 Feb 2011

CDC: One quarter of all ED visits during winter are due to snowboarding, sledding accidents

Broken bones due to snowboarding and sledding top the list of common causes for visits to the Emergency Department during the winter months. According to the Centers for Disease Control one quarter of all ED visits are attributed to snowboarding accidents,, and half of all cases were broken bones and sprains.

5 Feb 2011

PBOI to leverage revenue cycle management services from NextGen Practice Solutions

NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Systems, Inc. and leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, today announced that Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute will leverage revenue cycle management services from NextGen Practice Solutions to optimize its collections and drive business growth.

3 Feb 2011

Proper diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are the best way to prevent Lyme arthritis

Early, correct diagnosis is the best way to prevent the development of Lyme arthritis in individuals with the tick-borne illness, according to a paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In patients who do develop the condition, most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics, the review found.

3 Feb 2011

New study indicates predisposition to lumbar disc disease could be inherited

Symptomatic lumbar disc disease, a condition caused by degeneration or herniation of the discs of the lower spine, may be inherited, according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

3 Feb 2011

$Researchers find breast cancer therapy contributes to early-in-life hip fractures in women$

Researchers find breast cancer therapy contributes to early-in-life hip fractures in women

A hip fracture is not common in a 54-year-old woman, unless she is a 54-year-old breast cancer survivor, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study. Researchers found that a combination of early menopause due to breast cancer treatment and common drugs used to treat breast cancer, could be weakening the bones of breast cancer survivors once they hit middle age, leading to hip fractures.

2 Feb 2011

Kensey Nash second quarter revenue decreases to $17.4 million

Kensey Nash Corporation, a medical device company primarily focused on regenerative medicine for a wide range of medical procedures, today reported the results for its second quarter ended December 31, 2010.

1 Feb 2011

Orthopaedic News and Research

Study: Stretching before running neither prevents nor causes injury

Zimmer introduces PathFinder NXT System for minimally invasive spinal procedures

Study: 35% of imaging costs ordered for defensive purposes

New research shows high functionality after knee replacement even after two decades

Study: Simultaneous knee replacement linked with higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes within 30 days

Children with hip and thigh implants may face risk of bone fractures

NYU Langone one of 16 centers chosen to participate in American Joint Replacement Registry

New study finds 35% of imaging costs ordered for defensive purposes in Pennsylvania

Viewing knee as an organ could lead to better therapies for treatment of osteoarthritis

Kyocera and JMM open new Orthopedic Design Center in the U.S.

JTH publishes positive TB-402 Phase II trial results for VTE treatment after orthopaedic surgery

AAOS appreciates FDA's communication on metal-on-metal hip components in total hip arthroplasty

£160,000 award to devise anti-microbial collar to prevent bacterial infections associated with broken bones

FDA clears EOS orthopedic imaging system for use in lower limbs applications

CDC: One quarter of all ED visits during winter are due to snowboarding, sledding accidents

PBOI to leverage revenue cycle management services from NextGen Practice Solutions

Proper diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are the best way to prevent Lyme arthritis

New study indicates predisposition to lumbar disc disease could be inherited

Researchers find breast cancer therapy contributes to early-in-life hip fractures in women

Kensey Nash second quarter revenue decreases to $17.4 million

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