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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.

MRG projects growth standouts in European surgical procedures for next five years

According to Millennium Research Group, the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, growth standouts in European surgical procedures over the next five years will be in percutaneous heart valve procedures, arthroscopy and single-port laparoscopy.

24 Feb 2011

California researchers receive InHealth grant to evaluate device-intensive procedures

The Institute for Health Technology Studies has awarded a $263,000 grant to a research team at the University of California, Berkeley, to identify and analyze the strategies that hospital systems employ to evaluate and purchase implantable medical devices for cardiac, spinal, and orthopedic procedures.

23 Feb 2011

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

A new study presented on 18th February at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting reported that that warm-up stretching had no effect on whether runners sustained an injury or not. It did not prevent injuries or result in more injuries.

21 Feb 2011

Rapid advancements in joint replacement technology

Past presidents such as Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush are among the millions of Americans who have undergone some form of joint replacement/repair surgery. While we see presidents come and go, advancements in joint replacement technology are up for reelection much more often.

21 Feb 2011

John Theurer chief to present videos on new limb-sparing surgical techniques at AAOS conference

James C. Wittig, M.D., chief of the division of skin and sarcoma cancer at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center will present eleven different educational videos on innovative approaches to orthopedic oncology at the upcoming American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Conference.

20 Feb 2011

Knee replacement surgery keeps one active even after 20 years: Study

A latest study has shown that patients with artificial knees were still functional after 20 years, even jogging or playing tennis. The researchers looked at people who had knee replacements between 1975 and 1989 in the state of Indiana and noted that they lived for another 20 years maintained an active lifestyle. All reported at least “moderate” activity.

20 Feb 2011

New study to understand dimensions of injuries sustained by soldiers serving overseas

A team of U.S. Army orthopedic surgeons is conducting research to better understand the dimensions of injuries sustained by soldiers serving overseas. The most recent paper in their research series, presented this week at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2011 Annual Meeting, followed a single Brigade Combat Team of 4,122 soldiers over 15 months in Iraq.

19 Feb 2011

Patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries at high-volume hospitals have better outcomes

Patients who undergo elective orthopedic surgeries at high-volume, regional hospitals have better surgical outcomes and experience fewer complications than those who undergo those surgeries at local hospitals, according to research being presented by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

19 Feb 2011

New study identifies factors that predict dancer ability to return to work after hip arthroscopy

A new study has identified factors that predict the ability of a professional dancer to return to professional performance after hip arthroscopy surgery. The study by Hospital for Special Surgery investigators will be presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting, held Feb. 15-19 in San Diego, Calif.

19 Feb 2011

New research: Incidence of PE after knee arthroscopy is 0.028%

Until now, the risk of pulmonary embolism after a knee arthroscopy has not been accurately defined and risk factors have only been suggested but not proven. New research, presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons shows that the incidence of symptomatic PE after outpatient knee arthroscopy is .028 percent.

19 Feb 2011

Smith & Nephew introduces Short Modular Femoral Hip System for orthopaedic surgery

At this week's annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedic Division introduced its Short Modular Femoral Hip System, a modular total hip replacement stem system that exceeds the versatility and neck strength of a standard, full-size primary hip stem, while providing the stability of the traditionally longer, more invasive implant.

19 Feb 2011

Total knee arthroplasty takes more time to perform in overweight, obese patients

Knee replacement surgery takes far more time to conduct in overweight and obese patients than in normal weight patients, according to recent research at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

18 Feb 2011

Platelet-rich fibrin matrix doesn't improve healing after rotator cuff repair

For years, doctors have used platelet rich plasma (PRP) to promote healing in various surgeries, but a recent study demonstrates that a type of PRP did not improve healing after rotator cuff repair.

18 Feb 2011

BioMimetic highlights updates on orthopedic and rehabilitation devices during AAOS meeting

BioMimetic Therapeutics, today announced highlights from its analyst and investor meeting which was held on Thursday, February 17 in San Diego, CA in conjunction with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery Annual Meeting.

18 Feb 2011

Scottsdale Healthcare implants MRI-safe pacemaker

Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center is the first hospital in the southwestern United States to implant an MRI-safe pacemaker, a major technological breakthrough for patients who need MRI diagnostic scans, which can damage older style pacemakers or cause serious health complications.

18 Feb 2011

Rinsing technique with betadine may reduce infection rate following total knee, hip arthroplasty

A rinsing technique with betadine that costs just a little over one dollar per patient may significantly reduce the infection rate following total knee and hip joint replacement surgery according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center.

18 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

Medtronic: Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty provides better back pain relief in cancer patients

Medtronic Inc., today announced the results of the first randomized, controlled trial comparing Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty with non-surgical care in treating spinal fractures in cancer patients. The study found that Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty provided cancer patients better back-specific function, more rapid back pain relief and improved quality of life compared with non-surgical care one month after treatment.

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

Integra launches Trel-XPress Demineralized Bone Matrix for orthopedic reconstruction surgery

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced today the launch of Trel-XPress Demineralized Bone Matrix, expanding its portfolio of bone grafting substitutes for the orthopedic extremity reconstruction surgeon, which includes Integra OS Osteoconductive Scaffold, a synthetic bone void filler manufactured from beta tri-calcium phosphate and type I bovine collagen; Trel-X, a demineralized bone matrix; and Trel-XC, a demineralized bone matrix premixed with cancellous bone.

16 Feb 2011

Orthopedic News and Research

MRG projects growth standouts in European surgical procedures for next five years

California researchers receive InHealth grant to evaluate device-intensive procedures

Stretching before exercise does not prevent injuries: Study

Rapid advancements in joint replacement technology

John Theurer chief to present videos on new limb-sparing surgical techniques at AAOS conference

Knee replacement surgery keeps one active even after 20 years: Study

New study to understand dimensions of injuries sustained by soldiers serving overseas

Patients who undergo orthopedic surgeries at high-volume hospitals have better outcomes

New study identifies factors that predict dancer ability to return to work after hip arthroscopy

New research: Incidence of PE after knee arthroscopy is 0.028%

Smith & Nephew introduces Short Modular Femoral Hip System for orthopaedic surgery

Total knee arthroplasty takes more time to perform in overweight, obese patients

Platelet-rich fibrin matrix doesn't improve healing after rotator cuff repair

BioMimetic highlights updates on orthopedic and rehabilitation devices during AAOS meeting

Scottsdale Healthcare implants MRI-safe pacemaker

Rinsing technique with betadine may reduce infection rate following total knee, hip arthroplasty

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

Medtronic: Kyphon Balloon Kyphoplasty provides better back pain relief in cancer patients

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

Integra launches Trel-XPress Demineralized Bone Matrix for orthopedic reconstruction surgery

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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