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Study Shows Little Connection Between The Onset Of Osteoarthritis And Single Or Double Bundle ACL Surgeries
Osteoarthritis progression is not more likely in patients who have undergone single-bundle ACL reconstruction, says researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore. "While previous studies have shown the benefits of double bundle ACL reconstruction compared to single bundle, none have focused on the long-term effects of osteoarthritis(OA)," noted Jongkeun Seon, MD, corresponding author from Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital. "A final follow-up in our study showed 9...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 17, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arthritis / Rheumatology Source Type: news

Increased Risk For Groin Pain, Sports Hernia With Common Athletic Hip Disorder
A sports hernia is a common cause of groin pain in athletes, however until lately little has been known as to why they occur. Researchers presenting their study at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore suggest that a type of hip condition (Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) might be a contributing cause. "Our study illustrated that those patients with FAI tend to have a change in hip biomechanics which in turn leads to increased stress across the groin...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 17, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center rated one of top hospitals in the U.S.
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center ranks among the top five American hospitals, according to a U.S. News & World Report survey that reviewed patient-outcomes data, reputation among physicians and other care-related factors. The medical center also was rated the best hospital in the western United States for the 23rd consecutive year and the No. 1 hospital in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and the state of California. "Our purpose is to heal humankind, one patient at a time," said Dr. David Feinberg, president and CEO of the UCLA Health System and UCLA associate vice chancellor for health science...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - July 17, 2012 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Why is it so hard to grow bone in the lab?
THAT’S THE WHY:THE BONES that make up your skeleton are pretty impressive. Rather than being simply inert structures, they consist of living, dynamic tissue, and when bone is damaged a little it can self-heal remarkably well. But if there’s a lot of damage or a large fracture you may need a bone graft, which uses bone tissue from elsewhere in your body or from a donor, or else synthetic bone substitutes to plug the gap.
Source: The Irish Times - Health - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Concussion Rates for Some Football Teams Have DoubledConcussion Rates for Some Football Teams Have Doubled
Lack of awareness and underreporting of concussions might explain the significant bump in numbers after a new policy went into effect for NCAA athletes at service academies. Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) 2012 Annual MeetingAmerican Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) 2012 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AOSSM 2012. Medscape Orthopedics
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news

Large Breasts Can Take Mental, Physical Toll on Teens
Research shows some girls with the condition have physical pain, lower self-esteem
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Dermatology, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, News, Source Type: news

What will happen when my doctor retires?
By Sandy Ho Sandy Ho I’m at that weird age where I really shouldn’t be going to a children’s hospital anymore, but I’ve been going to Boston Children’s Hospital since birth—I’m even on a first name basis with the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit. I’m comfortable there. They know me and I know them. But this isn’t just a matter of familiarity; it’s a matter of logistical ease. I have a brittle bone condition known as osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), and how each person with OI adapts to life tends to be very different. Having a care team that knows what has worked fo...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - July 16, 2012 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Guest Blogger Tags: All posts Diseases & conditions Orthopedics Our patients’ stories OI Osteogenesis Imperfecta our patients' stories Source Type: news

Pediatric Patients Fare Better With ACL Reconstruction Technique
A new study demonstrates the superiority of a specific technique to perform anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in children. In recent years, the number of ACL surgeries in pediatric athletes has skyrocketed. The study, conducted by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City, shows that a technique called the All-Inside, All-Epiphyseal ACL Reconstruction (AE) provides great knee stability and effectively controls joint stress. "The AE technique is not available except in a few select centers around the country including HSS," said Frank Cordasco, M.D...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news

Autograft Hip Reconstruction Provides Good Outcomes For Athletes
A common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique, according to researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. "In our review of 21 male, elite athletes who had hip pain and instability issues (hypoplastic or labrum tear), 81 percent returned to play at a similar level as before they were hurt, after receiving an arthroscopic reconstruction technique using an ipsilateral iliotibial band autograft," said research author, Marc J...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news

Cartilage Damage Treated Safely With Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy
When it comes to treating cartilage tears in athletes, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a safe and effective method of treatment, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news

Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Surgery Requires Change
A new Hospital for Special Surgery study suggests that the current rehabilitation used for patients undergoing tendon-bone repairs such as rotator cuff repair may be partially to blame for the high rates of failed healing after surgery. Experiments in a rat model of this injury suggest that immobilizing the limb for four to six weeks after surgery, rather than quickly starting physical therapy, improves healing...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news

Basic Function Can Be Regained By Undergoing Multiple ACL Surgeries, But Not Full Activity
Patients who undergo repeated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, or repeat revision surgery, are unlikely to return to prior activity levels despite showing basic functional improvement according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting. "We focused on 15 patients entering at least their third ACL surgery on the same knee, a rarity in the orthopedic community" noted lead author Diane Dahm, MD, orthopaedic surgeon from the Mayo Clinic...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sports Medicine / Fitness Source Type: news

Unproven Added Benefit Of Collagenase For Dupuytren's Contracture
Drug manufacturer presented unsuitable data on appropriate comparator therapies specified by the G-BA Collagenase extracted from Clostridium histolyticum (trade name: Xiapex®) was approved in the beginning of 2011 for the treatment of people with Dupuytren's contracture. In an early benefit assessment pursuant to the "Act on the Reform of the Market for Medicinal Products" (AMNOG), the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examined whether collagenase offers an added benefit in comparison with conventional regimens...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news

Football Players At College At High Risk For Concussions
As interest in concussion rates and prevention strategies at all levels continues to grow, one population that appears to have increasing head injury rates is collegiate football players. Research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Annual Meeting in Baltimore highlights that the concussion rate in three college football programs has doubled in recent years...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news

People with cancer 'need more exercise'
“Doctors and nurses need to ‘bust the myth’ that cancer patients should simply rest to recover,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. It says that a charity has found only one in five cancer patients who have been through treatment have been told how regular physical activity could benefit them. The Telegraph says that Macmillan Cancer Support has found that “only a fifth of patients who have been through treatment are told of the ‘wonder drug’ type benefits of exercise”. These benefits are spelled out in a review of medical research carried out by Macmillan to accompany a survey of cancer patients’ physical...
Source: NHS News Feed - July 16, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer Source Type: news

US Army: Pre-injury cartilage biomarkers associated with subsequent ACL injuries
(Weber Shandwick Worldwide) U.S. Army researchers made a surprising discovery while examining the impact of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear (a common knee injury), on four serum biomarkers associated with cartilage health. The researchers found that pre-injury concentrations for all but one of the four serum biomarkers studied were associated with the subsequent likelihood of ACL injury. The findings were presented today at the annual meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 16, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Common Shoulder Injury Treated Non-Surgically May Increase Chances Of Return-To-Play
Surgically repairing a painful shoulder injury in baseball players known as a SLAP tear (superior labral) varies widely and often doesn't allow for return to play at the same level as before the injury. However, researchers presenting their findings at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland suggest that nonsurgical treatment may be more beneficial...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 15, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sports Medicine / Fitness Source Type: news

Undergoing multiple ACL surgeries allows patients to regain basic function, but not full activity
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) Patients who undergo repeated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions, or repeat revision surgery, are unlikely to return to prior activity levels despite showing basic functional improvement according to research being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting today.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 15, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Alcohol in moderation boosts bone health
CORVALLIS, Ore., July 13 (UPI) -- Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle may lower a post-menopausal woman's risk of developing osteoporosis, U.S. researchers say.
Source: Health News - UPI.com - July 14, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Newer hip reconstruction technique provides good outcomes for athletes
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) A common, painful hip condition in elite athletes may be able to be repaired with an improved surgical technique, according to researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Md., today.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 14, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Platelet-rich plasma therapy a safe option for cartilage damage, new study finds
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) When it comes to treating cartilage tears in athletes, platelet-rich plasma therapy is a safe and effective method of treatment, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 14, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Mechanisms of Cervical Spine Injury in RugbyMechanisms of Cervical Spine Injury in Rugby
Which key factors contribute to rugby-related cervical spine injuries? British Journal of Sports Medicine
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 13, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

Merck bone drug shows clear benefits, trial halted (Reuters, 12 July 2012)
Merck have announced a halt to a phase III trial of odanacatib which showed clear benefits in reducing fracture risk. Full article
Source: Society for Endocrinology - July 13, 2012 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Osteoarthritis risk not diminished in double bundle ACL surgeries
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) Osteoarthritis progression is not more likely in patients who have undergone single-bundle ACL reconstruction, says researchers presenting their work today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 13, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Common athletic hip disorder increases chances for sports hernia, study suggests
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) A sports hernia is a common cause of groin pain in athletes, however until lately little has been known as to why they occur. Researchers presenting their study today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore suggest that a type of hip condition (femoral acetabular impingement) might be a contributing cause.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 13, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Merck osteoporosis drug, company pipeline win more respect
(Reuters) - Industry analysts on Thursday predicted annual sales of up to $3 billion for a Merck osteoporosis drug shown to be effective before its clinical trial was completed, and said the development could provide a needed jolt of faith in Merck's overall drugs pipeline.
Source: Reuters: Health - July 12, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news

Ankle fracture severity linked to obesity
Obese patients experience more severe ankle fractures than individuals with a healthy body mass index, research suggests.
Source: MedWire News - Bone Health - July 12, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: news

Merge releases OrthoPACS software
Healthcare IT and advanced visualization developer Merge Healthcare has released (more)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 12, 2012 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Expert Witness Discipline; Med-Mal Aftermath of ACA DecisionExpert Witness Discipline; Med-Mal Aftermath of ACA Decision
Important developments in medical malpractice news: expert witness sues medical society; how the Supreme Court decision affects malpractice; more. Medscape Business of Medicine
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - July 12, 2012 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Business of Medicine Expert Column Source Type: news

Merge offers PACS for orthopedic imaging
Merge Healthcare has released an image management and digital templating system for orthopedics called OrthoPACS.
Source: Health Imaging News - July 12, 2012 Category: Radiology Tags: Latest News Source Type: news

Rules broken at 14 abortion units
The health service regulator in England has found that fourteen NHS abortion clinics broke the rules by allowing doctors to pre-sign forms authorising a woman's termination.
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - July 12, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Postmenopause Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Help Prevent Bone Loss
Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle may benefit women's bone health, lowering their risk of developing osteoporosis. A new study assessed the effects of alcohol withdrawal on bone turnover in postmenopausal women who drank one or two drinks per day several times a week. Researchers at Oregon State University measured a significant increase in blood markers of bone turnover in women after they stopped drinking for just two weeks. Bones are in a constant state of remodeling with old bone being removed and replaced...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 12, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bones / Orthopedics Source Type: news

Booze for Bone Health: Is It Effective?
(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Milk, fish, and greens are all foods that can help prevent osteoporosis. Now, researchers say you could add alcohol to that list.
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - July 12, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Concussions affect college players at high rates too, study says
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) As interest in concussion rates and prevention strategies at all levels continues to grow, one population that appears to have increasing head injury rates is collegiate football players. Research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore highlights that the concussion rate in three college football programs has doubled in recent years.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 12, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Non-surgical treatment of common shoulder injury may increase chances of return-to-play
(American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) Surgically repairing a painful shoulder injury in baseball players known as a SLAP tear (superior labral) varies widely and often doesn't allow for return to play at the same level as before the injury. However, researchers presenting their findings at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Md., suggest that nonsurgical treatment may be more beneficial.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 12, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Update on Phase III Trial for Odanacatib, Merck's Investigational Cat-K Inhibitor for Osteoporosis
Dateline City: WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. Study met its primary efficacy outcomes at first planned interim analysis and is being concluded early WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today an update on the Phase III trial assessing fracture risk reduction with odanacatib, Merck's investigational cathepsin K (cat-K) inhibitor. The Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) for the study recently completed its first planned interim analysis for efficacy and recommended that the study be ...
Source: Merck.com - Research and Development News - July 11, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: admin Tags: Research and Development News Source Type: news

Video: Moderate drinking may prevent bone loss in women
A new study conducted by researchers at Oregon State University finds women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol can help prevent bone loss, lowering their risk of osteoporosis. Teresa Garcia reports.
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 11, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stryker Recalls Hip Implants
(MedPage Today) -- The orthopedic device manufacturer Stryker has recalled two modular-neck hip stems because of a potential for fretting and corrosion that may result in tissue pain and swelling.
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - July 11, 2012 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Women who drink alcohol in moderation may protect against rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis
Two new studies show that having several drinks of week - without binging - may reduce women's risk for painful joint and bone diseases
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 11, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ladies, Drink to Your (Bone) Health
Alcohol may help prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, researchers say
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Health News - July 11, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Gynecology, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Preventive Medicine, News, Source Type: news

First Aid Goes Mobile: A Review
Have you heard about the new American Red Cross First Aid app? It was briefly described here on the blog a few weeks ago, and though I already know a decent amount about basic first aid, I was intrigued enough to download the app on my iPhone. (It didn’t hurt that the app was free!) For those of you who might still be on the fence about whether or not you need the first aid app in your arsenal of apps, let me break it (what the app offers) down for you. Learn In this section, users have an opportunity to learn more about responding to and/or treating specific injuries and illnesses (allergies/anaphylaxis, bleeding, broke...
Source: Red Cross Chat - July 11, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Erin Ferris Tags: Health & Safety Source Type: news

A glass of wine a day 'protects women against brittle bones'
Women who drink a moderate amount of alcohol are less likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study from Oregon State University.
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 11, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ladies, Drink to Your (Bone) Health
Alcohol may help prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alcohol, Osteoporosis, Women's Health
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 11, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Exercise Training-Induced Regulation of Mitochondria QualityExercise Training-Induced Regulation of Mitochondria Quality
Endurance exercise provides many health benefits -- but can it also improve mitochondrial quality? Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 11, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

Motor Unit Survival in Lifelong Runners Is Muscle DependentMotor Unit Survival in Lifelong Runners Is Muscle Dependent
What effect do life-long high physical activity levels have on functioning motor units? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise®
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - July 11, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

Update on Phase III Trial for Odanacatib, Merck's Investigational Cat-K Inhibitor for Osteoporosis
Source: Merck.com - Research and Development News - July 11, 2012 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New study suggests moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent bone loss
(Oregon State University) Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol as part of a healthy lifestyle may benefit women's bone health, lowering their risk of developing osteoporosis. A new study assessed the effects of alcohol withdrawal on bone turnover in postmenopausal women who drank one or two drinks per day several times a week. Researchers at Oregon State University measured a significant increase in blood markers of bone turnover in women after they stopped drinking for just two weeks.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 11, 2012 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Diseases Showing Up More In Younger Age Groups
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - July 10, 2012 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: stevesaleeba Tags: Health Seen On WBZ-TV Syndicated Local Watch Listen Alzheimer's Cancer Disease Dr. Mark Itskowitz Dr. Rick Donahue Katy Meagher Paula Ebben younger age Source Type: news