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[Posttraumatic complications on children's elbows.]
Abstract Most fractures during growth affect the upper extremities. Severe fractures with an increased number of complications are mainly localized beyond the elbow joint. Displaced fractures of the elbow joint have limited potential for spontaneous correction as the bones near the elbow joint account for only 20% of growth in length and the possibility of spontaneous correction is already exhausted at the age of 7. The consequences of inadequately reduced elbow fractures, therefore, may adversely affect a patient for his lifetime. Cubitus varus and valgus are the most common deformities following insufficiently tr...
Source: Der Orthopade - January 11, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kraus T, Tauber S, Linhart W Tags: Orthopade Source Type: research

Discontinuation of alendronate and administration of bone-forming agents after surgical nailing may promote union of atypical femoral fractures in patients on long-term alendronate therapy
Conclusions: Discontinuation of alendronate and administration of bone-forming agents after surgical nailing may promote union of atypical femoral fractures in patients on long-term alendronate therapy.
Source: BMC Research Notes - January 11, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Tsung-Li LinShyu-Jye WangYi-Chin FongChin-Jung HsuHorng-Chaung HsuChun-Hao Tsai Source Type: research

Prevalence of pain in a university veterinary intensive care unit
ConclusionsIn this study population, dogs undergoing surgery needed a more intense analgesic approach to ensure that they were nonpainful. The SDS identified the highest number of painful observations of the scoring systems, at the given levels for defining pain.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care - January 11, 2013 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Clara E. Moran, Erik H. Hofmeister Tags: Original Study Source Type: research

Trends in Spinal Pain Management Injections in Academic Radiology Departments [SPINE]
CONCLUSIONS: Most responding academic radiology departments perform SPMIs. Most fellows and just more than half of residents at SPMI-performing departments achieve SPMI proficiency. For the most part, the number of SPMIs performed in responding departments has been stable during the past 5 years.
Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - January 11, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Freeman, J. J., Kilani, R. K., Lascola, C. D., Gray, L., Enterline, D. S. Tags: SPINE Source Type: research

Validity of Intervertebral Bone Cement Infusion for Painful Vertebral Compression Fractures Based on the Presence of Vertebral Mobility [SPINE]
CONCLUSIONS: Intervertebral cement infusion exerts analgesic effects in patients with VCF with pseudoarthrosis. However, in those without vertebral mobility, the analgesic effects of vertebroplasty are the same regardless of bone cement infusion.
Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - January 11, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Yokoyama, K., Kawanishi, M., Yamada, M., Tanaka, H., Ito, Y., Hirano, M., Kuroiwa, T. Tags: SPINE Source Type: research

Impaction grafting in the femur in cementless modular revision total hip arthroplasty: a descriptive outcome analysis of 243 cases with the MRP-TITAN revision implant
We present a descriptive and retrospective analysis of revision total hip arthroplasties (THA) using the MRP-TITAN stem (Peter Brehm, Weisendorf, GER) with distal diaphyseal fixation and metaphyseal defect augmentation. Our hypothesis was that the metaphyseal defect augmentation (Impaction Bone Grafting) improves the stem survival. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the aggregated and anonymized data of 243 femoral stem revisions. 68 patients with 70 implants (28.8%) received an allograft augmentation for metaphyseal defects; 165 patients with 173 implants (71.2%) did not, and served as controls. The mean follow-up was 4...
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - January 11, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matthias WimmerThomas RandauMoritz DemlRudolf AscherlUlrich NöthRaimund ForstNadine GraviusDieter WirtzSascha Gravius Source Type: research

Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications Impact On Non-Union and Infection Rates in Long Bone Fractures
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - January 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: D.R. Jeffcoach, V.G. Sams, C.M. Lawson, B.L. Enderson, S.T. Smith, H. Kline, P.B. Barlow, D.R. Wylie, L.A. Krumenacker, J.C. McMillen, J. Pyda, B.J. Daley Tags: Quickshot Session: Tuesday 2/5 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Source Type: research

Management of Maxillofacial Fractures: A 6-Year Institutional Review to Identify Clinical Predictors of Complication and Revision
Source: Journal of Surgical Research - January 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: J. Hill, K.W. Sexton, J.L. Best, M.A. Mueller, W.P. Thayer, O.D. Guillamondegui, K.J. Kelly, R. Shack Tags: Quickshot Session: Tuesday 2/5 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM Source Type: research

Your next box set: Bones
Everything about this forensic crime comedy is a little better than it needs to be – and it has my favourite line in the entire history of televisionHE! is a Catholic FBI agent, a former Special Forces master sergeant, expert knife-thrower and sniper – dedicated to his job and his son, emotionally accessible, driven by a need to atone for the deaths he caused during his army days, and labouring under the name Seeley Booth (played by David "Look what I landed as soon as Angel finished" Boreanaz).SHE! is a leading forensic anthropologist and crime-writer, an emotionally unavailable atheist, former foster child, seeming o...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 10, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Lucy Mangan Tags: The Guardian Comedy Culture Television & radio Reviews Forensic science Features Crime drama amp; radio Source Type: news

In vitro studies of lanthanide complexes for the treatment of osteoporosis
Dalton Trans., 2013, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/C2DT32373G, PaperYasmin Mawani, Jacqueline F. Cawthray, Stanley Chang, Kristina Sachs-Barrable, David M. Weekes, Kishor M. Wasan, Chris OrvigThe synthesis and in vitro studies of a novel class of lanthanide containing complexes for the potential treatment of osteoporosis.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Source: RSC - Dalton Trans. latest articles - January 10, 2013 Category: Chemistry Authors: Yasmin Mawani Source Type: research

AxioMed(R) Spine Corporation Completes New Financing Round
GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network)--AxioMed® Spine Corporation (www.axiomed.com), a spinal orthopedics company focused on the development of products designed to restore spinal function in patients with degenerative spine di... Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Venture CapitalAxioMed Spine, spine surgery
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - January 10, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Exogen ultrasound given NHS green light
A bone healing system that uses ultrasound to treat fractures that have failed to heal after nine months can be used on patients, NICE says.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - January 10, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news

DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit Update: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports on...
Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit are named in more than 10,000 DePuy ASR hip lawsuits. Bellwether trials in the federal DePuy ASR hip recall litigation are scheduled to begin in...(PRWeb January 09, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/depuy-asr-hip-lawsuits/depuy-asr-hip-recall/prweb10307699.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 10, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Pharmacologic Management of Osteoporosis
The Review Section of JHS will contain at least 3 clinically relevant articles selected by the editor to be offered for CME in each issue. For CME credit, the participant must read the articles in print or online and correctly answer all related questions through an online examination. The questions on the test are designed to make the reader think and will occasionally require the reader to go back and scrutinize the article for details.
Source: The Journal of Hand Surgery - January 10, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael Aynardi, Asif M. Ilyas Tags: In Brief Source Type: research

Black Bone Disease of the Foot: A Case Study and Review of Literature Demonstrating a Correlation of Long-term Minocycline Therapy and Bone Hyperpigmentation
We present a case of this condition encountered during cheilectomy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in a patient who had required long-term usage of minocycline for adult acne.
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - January 10, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Gerard J. Kerbleski, Travis T. Hampton, Adam Cornejo Tags: Case Reports and Series Source Type: research

A Minimally Invasive Technique for the Reduction of Calcaneal Fractures Using the Endobutton®
Abstract: Calcaneal fractures are very common injuries, and closed reduction-percutaneous pinning, open reduction-internal fixation, and primary arthrodesis are the procedures used in the surgical treatment of these injuries. The aim of surgical treatment is to restore the normal biomechanics of the Achilles tendon and rearfoot by anatomic reduction of the articular surfaces. Minimization of the soft tissue complications commonly associated with the open treatment of calcaneal fractures can be achieved using indirect closed reduction and Kirschner wire or screw-assisted minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis method...
Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - January 10, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cumhur Cevdet Kesemenli, Kaya Memisoglu, Halil Atmaca Tags: Case Reports and Series Source Type: research

Intrathecal morphine reduces blood loss during idiopathic scoliosis surgery: retrospective study of 256 pediatric cases.
CONCLUSIONS: These data demonstrate that intrathecal morphine in pediatric surgical scoliosis correction significantly decreases intra-operative blood loss and transfusions and enhances blood pressure stability. PMID: 23301926 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Paediatric Anaesthesia - January 10, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Lesniak AB, Tremblay P, Dalens BJ, Aucoin M, Mercier P Tags: Paediatr Anaesth Source Type: research

Predicting the external formation of callus tissues in oblique bone fractures: idealised and clinical case studies.
We present an analysis of callus formation for two cases of bone fracture healing: idealised and subject-specific oblique bone fractures. Plane strain finite element (FE) models of the oblique fractures were generated to calculate the compressive strain field experienced by the immature callus tissues due to interfragmentary motion. The external formations of the calluses were phenomenologically simulated using an optimisation style algorithm that iteratively removes tissue that experiences low strains from a large domain. The resultant simulated spatial formation of the healing tissues for the two bone fracture cases show...
Source: Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology - January 10, 2013 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Comiskey D, Macdonald BJ, McCartney WT, Synnott K, O'Byrne J Tags: Biomech Model Mechanobiol Source Type: research

Quantitative Ultrasound and bone's response to exercise: A meta analysis
Conclusion: The meta-analysis attests to the sensitivity of QUS to exercise-induced changes in bone health across the age groups. QUS may be considered for use in exercise-based bone health interventions for preventing osteoporosis.Highlights: ► We present a critical evaluation of current available evidence on QUS' response to bone loading exercises in 878 participants. ► QUS was sensitive to exercise induced changes in bone health. ► QUS may be considered for use in exercise-based interventions for preventing osteoporosis.
Source: Bone - January 10, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: O.O. Babatunde, J.J. Forsyth Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

[The pediatric foot : Acquired malformations and diseases.]
[The pediatric foot : Acquired malformations and diseases.] Orthopade. 2013 Jan 10; Authors: Arbab D, Tingart M PMID: 23299983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Der Orthopade - January 10, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Arbab D, Tingart M Tags: Orthopade Source Type: research

Drynaria fortunei-derived total flavonoid fraction and isolated compounds exert oestrogen-like protective effects in bone.
Abstract Drynaria fortunei (Kunze) J. Sm. (DF), a Chinese herb commonly used for the treatment of bone fracture, was previously shown to exert anabolic effects on bone. However, its active ingredients as well as the mechanisms of action are far from clear. The present study aimed to characterise the bone anabolic effects of DF flavonoid fraction (DFTF) in ovariectomised (OVX) mice and to determine if DFTF and its isolated compounds exert oestrogen-like effects in rat osteoblast-like UMR-106 cells. Young OVX C57/BL6J mice were treated orally with DFTF (0·087, 0·173 or 0·346 mg/g per d), 17β-oestradiol (2 μg/g...
Source: The British Journal of Nutrition - January 10, 2013 Category: Nutrition Authors: Wong KC, Pang WY, Wang XL, Mok SK, Lai WP, Chow HK, Leung PC, Yao XS, Wong MS Tags: Br J Nutr Source Type: research

Intrathecal morphine reduces blood loss during idiopathic scoliosis surgery: retrospective study of 256 pediatric cases
ConclusionsThese data demonstrate that intrathecal morphine in pediatric surgical scoliosis correction significantly decreases intra‐operative blood loss and transfusions and enhances blood pressure stability.
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - January 10, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Aleksandra B. Lesniak, Pierre Tremblay, Bernard J. Dalens, Maryse Aucoin, Pierre Mercier Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Immunoarchitectural patterns in splenic marginal zone lymphoma: correlations with chromosomal aberrations, ighv mutations, and survival. A study of 76 cases
ConclusionWe report the histological spectrum of SMZL and discuss the differential diagnosis and requirement of molecular and cytogenetic characteristics in atypical cases.© 2013 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Source: Histopathology - January 10, 2013 Category: Pathology Authors: A Traverse‐Glehen, E Bachy, L Baseggio, E Callet‐Bauchu, S Gazzo, A Verney, S Hayette, L Jallades, M Ffrench, G Salles, B Coiffier, P Felman, F Berger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Head injury: Audit of a clinical guideline to justify head CT
ConclusionThe study shows that the head injury guidelines are not being fully utilised at a major UK trauma hospital, resulting in 5% of patients being exposed to ionising radiation without apparent documented clinical justification. The NSW guideline has distinct differences to the CG 56, with a more complex algorithm and an absence of specific time frames for head CT completion. The results suggest a need for further education and awareness of head injury clinical guidelines.
Source: Australasian Radiology - January 10, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Nicholas B Haydon Tags: Radiology—Original Article Source Type: research

Study finds poorer outcomes for obese patients treated for lumbar disc herniation
(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) While obese patients are more likely to have surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation -- a slipped or ruptured disc -- than non-obese patients, obesity increases operative time, blood loss and length of hospital stay, according to new research published in the January 2013 Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Overall, obese patients had poorer outcomes with surgical and nonsurgical treatments for lumbar disc herniation than non-obese patients.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - January 10, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Bone densitometric assessment and management of fracture risk in Indian men of prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy: Does practice pattern match the guidelines?
Conclusion: Majority of the urologists in India do not follow the guidelines for BMD measurement in prostate cancer. A baseline BMD may help in reducing the unnecessary use of ZA.
Source: Indian Journal of Urology - January 10, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Manas R PradhanAnil MandhaniSaurabh S ChipdeAlok SrivastavaManmeet SinghRakesh Kapoor Source Type: research

Tanzania: Indian Medical Specialists Expected in Dar
[Daily News]A TEAM of four super specialists including an orthopedic who has successfully performed 1,500 surgical joint repairs is expected in Dar es Salaam later this month.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: African Health Source Type: news

New protein to treat damaged bones uncovered
Researchers believe that the 'DJ-1 protein' can be used to promote the formation of new bone tissue in patients suffering from osteoporosis by improving communication between bone making cells (osteoblasts) and blood vessel (endothelial) cells.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 9, 2013 Category: Science Source Type: news

Robert Griffin III undergoes knee surgery: What does procedure entail?
An orthopedic surgeon not involved in Griffin's care expects the quarterback to return next season barring any setbacks
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Joint Replacement: How High a Risk for MI?Joint Replacement: How High a Risk for MI?
Sandra Fryhofer discusses a concerning study showing a dramatic increase in the risk for myocardial infarction after knee and hip replacement. Medscape Internal Medicine
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Genetics Home Reference: juvenile primary osteoporosis
New in Genetics Home Reference
Source: NLM General Announcements - January 9, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Genetics Home Reference: osteoporosis-pseudoglioma syndrome
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Source: NLM General Announcements - January 9, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Ultrasound bone fixing device approved for NHS use
People suffering from bone fractures that have failed to fix will be able to benefit from a new device that uses ultrasound to aid the healing process.
Source: Telegraph Health - January 9, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: nice exogen bone ultrasound fracture Source Type: news

First DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit Trial Opens in Maryland, as Bernstein...
Since the August 2010 DePuy ASR Hip Recall, Johnson & Johnson and its DePuy Orthopaedics unit have been named in over 10,000 lawsuits filed by alleged victims of the recalled device.(PRWeb January 08, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/depuy-asr-hip-lawsuits/depuy-asr-hip-recall/prweb10302710.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - January 9, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Ultrasonic Evaluation of Bone Quality in Cadaver Ilia.
This study examines the use of ultrasound for non-invasive monitoring of bone quality in bone samples with various degrees of porosity. A user-defined region of interest (ROI) in the iliac portion of extracted human cadaver coxal bones is monitored and quantified. Raster C-scan images of the ROI were acquired and compared to basic physical measurements, and to bone scans using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). A quantitative measure of the superficial sub-surface composite matrix (ScM) content was analyzed using linear regression with all physical and DXA measures. The trend in the degree of percent bone loss (PBL) m...
Source: Annals of Biomedical Engineering - January 9, 2013 Category: Biomedical Engineering Authors: Ghorayeb SR, Rooney DM Tags: Ann Biomed Eng Source Type: research

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Reference the article in volume 18 FAS: A comparative study of bone shortening and bone loss with use of saw versus burr in hallux valgus surgery (M.S Shahid et al./Foot & Ankle Surgery 18 (2012) 195–197)
Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: David Redfern Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Cartilage collagen damage in hip osteoarthritis similar to that seen in knee osteoarthritis; a case¿control study of relationship between collagen, glycosaminoglycan and cartilage swelling
Conclusions: Increased collagen extractability and water content in human hip cartilage is associated with OA pathology and can be observed at early stages of the degenerative hip OA process. Our results suggest a common degradative pathway of collagen in articular cartilage of different joints. Furthermore, the study suggests that biochemical changes precede more overt OA changes and that chondrocytes may have a capability to compensate molecular loss in the early phase of OA.
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shahrzad HosseininiaLisbeth LindbergLeif Dahlberg Source Type: research

Comparative Demographics, ROM, and Function After TKA in Chinese, Malays, and Indians.
CONCLUSIONS: The variations in demographics, preoperative statuses, and subsequent postoperative outcomes between the races should be considered when comparing TKA outcome studies in Asian populations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level II, prognostic study. See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. PMID: 23299954 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Siow WM, Chin PL, Chia SL, Lo NN, Yeo SJ Tags: Clin Orthop Relat Res Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Multimodal Pain Management After Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Hip Fracture: A Randomized, Controlled Study.
CONCLUSIONS: Multimodal pain management provides additional pain relief until the fourth postoperative day, improves patient satisfaction at discharge, and reduces total narcotic consumption for postoperative pain management after hip hemiarthroplasty for hip fractures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence. PMID: 23302898 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Kang H, Ha YC, Kim JY, Woo YC, Lee JS, Jang EC Tags: J Bone Joint Surg Am Source Type: research

Multimodal Approach to Pain Management Following Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture: I'm a Believer!: Commentary on an article by Hyun Kang, MD, et al.: "Effectiveness of Multimodal Pain Management After Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Hip Fracture. A Randomized, Controlled Study"
PMID: 23302961 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American volume - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Cornell C Tags: J Bone Joint Surg Am Source Type: research

[Anterosuperior rotator cuff tears : Rupture configurations and results after arthroscopic therapy - a prospective study.]
CONCLUSION: Due to convincing short-term clinical results and advantages of minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopic treatment of anterior and anterosuperior rotator cuff tears has become prevalent. Treatment of concomitant LBS tendon pathology seems to play an important role in most patients. Further development of refixation techniques and better means of visualization will increase the trend towards arthroscopic treatment of anterosuperior rotator cuff tears in the future. PMID: 23296346 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Der Unfallchirurg - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Katthagen JC, Müller T, Jensen G, Voigt C, Lill H Tags: Unfallchirurg Source Type: research

A narrow hybrid zone between the grasshoppers Stenobothrus clavatus and Stenobothrus rubicundus (Orthoptera: Gomphocerinae): female preferences for courtship songs
Two grasshopper species, Stenobothrus rubicundus and Stenobothrus clavatus, were previously shown to hybridize in a narrow contact zone on Mount Tomaros in northern Greece. The species are characterized by complex and completely different courtship songs. In the present study, we investigated female preferences for the courtship songs of S. rubicundus, S. clavatus and hybrids in playback experiments. Playback of the courtship songs revealed assortative preferences in females of the parental species: they significantly more often preferred the songs of conspecific males. Hybrid females showed a lower selectivity than pa...
Source: Biological Journal of the Linnean Society - January 9, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Varvara Vedenina, Sylvia Fähsing, Jan Sradnick, Anja Klöpfel, Norbert Elsner Tags: Research Article Source Type: research

NICE green lights device to heal persistent bone fractures
Ultrasound system can be used at home and saves around £1100 per patientRelated items from OnMedicaFalls behind over half of hospital admissions for fracturesExtra calcium does not cut fracture risk, research showsFracture risk guidelinesGenetic screening could prevent bone fracturesNew guidance launched for hip replacement
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 9, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Cartilage collagen damage in hip osteoarthritis similar to that seen in knee osteoarthritis; a case--control study of relationship between collagen, glycosaminoglycan and cartilage swelling
Conclusions: Increased collagen extractability and water content in human hip cartilage is associated with OA pathology and can be observed at early stages of the degenerative hip OA process. Our results suggest a common degradative pathway of collagen in articular cartilage of different joints. Furthermore, the study suggests that biochemical changes precede more overt OA changes and that chondrocytes may have a capability to compensate molecular loss in the early phase of OA.
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shahrzad HosseininiaLisbeth LindbergLeif Dahlberg Source Type: research

Effectiveness of mat Pilates or equipment-based Pilates in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a protocol of a randomised controlled trial
DiscussionThis will be the first study aiming to compare the effectiveness of Mat and Equipment-based Pilates exercises in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. The results may help health-care professionals in clinical decision-making and could potentially reduce the treatment costs of this condition.Trial registration: Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials RBR-7tyg5j
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Maurício LuzLeonardo CostaFernanda FuhroAna ManzoniNaiane OliveiraCristina Cabral Source Type: research

Reliability of the standard goniometry and diagrammatic recording of finger joint angles: a comparative study with healthy subjects and non-professional raters
Conclusions: The paper goniometer and the standard goniometer can be used interchangeably by non-professional raters for evaluation of normal finger joints. The obtained results warrant further research to assess clinical performance of the paper strip technique.
Source: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders - January 9, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Valdas Macionis Source Type: research

Regenerative medicine: Clinical trials launched for the treatment of delayed union fractures
(INSERM (Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale)) Fifty percent of fractures do not heal alone and require surgical bone grafting; this figure equates to around one million patients in Europe. The REBORNE project (Regenerating Bone Defects using New biomedical Engineering approaches), funded by the European Commission and coordinated by Inserm, has just received the green light from the French Medicinal Agency ANSM to begin orthopaedic surgery clinical trials.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 9, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Summit of osteoporosis experts from CIS countries issue 5-point call for action
(International Osteoporosis Foundation) The Second Summit of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) Osteoporosis Societies met in St. Petersburg on Sept. 23, 2012 to review the status of osteoporosis in the region since the landmark IOF Eastern European & Central Asian Regional Audit of 2010. The delegates' signed appeal outlines five clear areas in which action must be taken in order to reduce the enormous socio-economic burden of osteoporosis and related fractures.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 9, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Central nervous system malformations and associated defects diagnosed by obstetric ultrasonography
CONCLUSION: Obstetric ultrasonography presents good sensitivity in the screening for fetal CNS malformations, specially with the constant improvement and control of specialized methods such as Doppler and volumetric ultrasonography (3D/4D), contributing to consolidate its role as a modality of choice in this routine. Magnetic resonance imaging may play a supplementary role, providing information for an even better perinatal care.
Source: Radiologia Brasileira - January 8, 2013 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Regulation of osteoclasts by membrane-derived lipid mediators.
Abstract Osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells of monocytic origin. An imbalance between bone formation and resorption can lead to osteoporosis or osteopetrosis. Osteoclastogenesis is triggered by RANKL- and IP3-induced Ca(2+) influx followed by activation of NFATc1, a master transcription factor for osteoclastogenic gene regulation. During differentiation, osteoclasts undergo cytoskeletal remodeling to migrate and attach to the bone surface. Simultaneously, they fuse with each other to form multinucleated cells. These processes require PI3-kinase-dependent cytoskeletal protein activation to initiate cytoskeletal re...
Source: Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences : CMLS - January 8, 2013 Category: Cytology Authors: Oikawa T, Kuroda Y, Matsuo K Tags: Cell Mol Life Sci Source Type: research