MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:02:39 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5669144&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757953%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757953%3Fsrc%3Drss A new study from a Vermont ski resort found that snowboarders get injured slightly more often than skiers, with the most injuries happening in young, inexperienced female snowboarders. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5669144 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:44:50 +0100 5669144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611886&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756933%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756933%3Fsrc%3Drss Long-term anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction outcomes appear to be better with hamstring tendon grafts than with patellar tendon grafts, researchers from Australia have found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611886 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:28:08 +0100 5611886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611887&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756852%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756852%3Fsrc%3Drss Nearly two of every hundred women over 85 in the U.S. ended up in the emergency room with a hip fracture in 2008, according to what researchers say is the first-ever published study of ER visits for hip fractures in this country. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611887 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:16:19 +0100 5611887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562624&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756287%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756287%3Fsrc%3Drss Soccer players with hypermobile joints may have a higher injury risk than their less flexible teammates, a study of one professional team suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562624 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:59:49 +0100 5562624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5424199&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753527%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753527%3Fsrc%3Drss For treating articular defects of the knee, implanting autologous cartilage cells in a new collagen hydrogel base may be at least as effective as conventional autologous cell implants, German researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5424199 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:17:47 +0100 5424199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390808&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753292%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753292%3Fsrc%3Drss A class I recall has been issued on Mizuho surgical tables because of reports of patient injury. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390808 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:18:29 +0100 5390808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5325829&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751542%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751542%3Fsrc%3Drss After anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, half of people who played sports competitively or just for fun don't perform as well as they used to, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5325829 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:41:53 +0100 5325829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5148850&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748384%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748384%3Fsrc%3Drss Justin M. Brown, MD, reviews foot drop, emphasizing the importance of identifying the source to determine whether it is recoverable. UCSD School of Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5148850 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:15:22 +0100 5148850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5148851&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747273%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747273%3Fsrc%3Drss How common is low back pain in the adolescent population, and does it usually carry over into adulthood? Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5148851 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5148851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5148852&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748294%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748294%3Fsrc%3Drss The recent deaths of three North American athletes have nudged the spotlight away from doping and concussions to shine a light on another of elite sport's darkest secrets -- depression. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5148852 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:59:43 +0100 5148852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5090242&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747289%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747289%3Fsrc%3Drss Eleven years after joining a randomized trial, most patients who had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction were doing well regardless of whether their grafts came from the hamstring or the patellar tendon. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5090242 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:37:40 +0100 5090242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4988007&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745574%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745574%3Fsrc%3Drss Morphologic differences between Caucasian and Chinese women could help explain why white women have a much higher risk for arthritis of the hip, a new paper says. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4988007 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:30:49 +0100 4988007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4940384&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744548%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744548%3Fsrc%3Drss Hip muscle weakness in female novice recreational runners may be due to patellofemoral malalignment and the development of the patellofemoral dysfunction syndrome (PFDS), Belgian authors say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4940384 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 20:14:08 +0100 4940384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4916003&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744203%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744203%3Fsrc%3Drss A low hospital surgery volume was associated with a higher risk for venous thromboembolism and mortality after primary elective total hip/total knee arthroplasty. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4916003 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:16:13 +0100 4916003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4916004&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743971%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743971%3Fsrc%3Drss Ischemia/reperfusion injuries in total knee replacement surgery might be having very serious long-term effects, researchers said Wednesday in Denver at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4916004 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:44:13 +0100 4916004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4808073&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741728%3Fsrc%3Drss A novel spinopelvic instrumentation system is reviewed. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4808073 Wed, 11 May 2011 18:10:19 +0100 4808073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4765008&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738198%3Fsrc%3Drss Bone fractures occur in as many as 50% of alcoholics. What factors might be most significant in their etiology? Alcohol and Alcoholism (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4765008 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:14:17 +0100 4765008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4706223&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739771%3Fsrc%3Drss Steadiness of hand may predict loss of motor skills in the elderly. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4706223 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4706223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4688654&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F740257%3Fsrc%3Drss A gender-sensitive approach to rotator cuff repair may result in better patient outcomes. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4688654 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:18:50 +0100 4688654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4688653&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739625%3Fsrc%3Drss AMP kinase exerts important fat-reducing effects in the adipose tissue. This discovery has created great interest in this enzyme as a potential target for obesity treatment. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4688653 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:50:46 +0100 4688653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660549&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739464%3Fsrc%3Drss How are physicians treating military personnel with combat-related lumbosacral dissociations? Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660549 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4660549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4655251&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737360%3Fsrc%3Drss The authors present the bone scintigraphy findings of a patient with Morquio's syndrome, a rare mucopolysaccharide storage disease. Journal of Medical Case Reports (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4655251 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4655251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4647136&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739624%3Fsrc%3Drss Exercise may optimize the potential of circulating angiogenic cells, or CAC, to treat cardiovascular disease. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4647136 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:09:56 +0100 4647136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4637516&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739570%3Fsrc%3Drss A novel method using the Blumensaat line as a femoral landmark when measuring stress radiographs to assess knee instability shows superior results in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Korean researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4637516 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:19:46 +0100 4637516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623925&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739402%3Fsrc%3Drss Snowkiting, the latest extreme sport to meld wind power with the acrobatics of snowboarding and skiing, is growing in popularity and its participants are at growing risk of injury, especially to the knees and back, an Austrian study finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623925 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:26:56 +0100 4623925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4618243&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739284%3Fsrc%3Drss Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament is a challenging disease for orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, requiring careful preparation to avoid disastrous outcomes. Neurosurgical Focus (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4618243 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:10:15 +0100 4618243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4611936&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739032%3Fsrc%3Drss How can patients become better informed about low-back pain therapies? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4611936 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:14:14 +0100 4611936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4584911&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738836%3Fsrc%3Drss In hard-to-treat cases, calcium deposits in the rotator cuff can be removed arthroscopically, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4584911 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:07:58 +0100 4584911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4611937&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738867%3Fsrc%3Drss Three different biological pathways presented in this review illustrate the possibility of personalized therapy for osteoporosis. Personalized Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4611937 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:58:24 +0100 4611937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572241&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738821%3Fsrc%3Drss Osteoarthritis and back pain might be picked up earlier with a novel method of imaging cartilage damage using ultra-high-field sequence imaging that measures joint proteoglycan content. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572241 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:52:26 +0100 4572241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562817&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738512%3Fsrc%3Drss A new thigh-sleeve device makes neuromuscular electrical stimulation easier to use after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, a German study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562817 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:13:10 +0100 4562817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4556386&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738340%3Fsrc%3Drss Johnson & Johnson, which has been plagued by repeated recalls of its consumer medicines and medical devices over the past year, on Wednesday said it recalled 107 batches of surgical sutures in December due to potential sterility problems. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4556386 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:17:44 +0100 4556386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546493&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738279%3Fsrc%3Drss Full-thickness rotator cuff tears tend to increase in size over time and rarely heal without surgery, researchers from Israel report in the February 10th online issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546493 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:33:30 +0100 4546493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528940&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738120%3Fsrc%3Drss Hallux valgus have been associated with a reduction in general and foot-specific quality of life; their prevalence is higher in women and increases with age. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528940 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:12:34 +0100 4528940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528941&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738119%3Fsrc%3Drss Wide variations in surgery rates occur when physicians impose their own preferences and do not fully inform patients about alternatives, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528941 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:06:07 +0100 4528941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4519129&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737903%3Fsrc%3Drss A therapy that delivers low-intensity electrical stimulation to arthritic knee joints may not be an effective way to ease pain and stiffness, a small clinical trial suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4519129 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:31:37 +0100 4519129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4514397&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737756%3Fsrc%3Drss The mid-air grabs of wide receivers, the elegant sprints of defensive secondaries, and the gaping kicks of special teams players make them the most vulnerable football players to suffer hamstring strains. And a new study shows more than half of those injuries happen before the regular season even starts. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4514397 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:45:26 +0100 4514397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4514400&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737739%3Fsrc%3Drss A special anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury prevention program demonstrates restricted effect on lower extremity biomechanics during sidestep cutting tasks in children, researchers report in a February 1st online paper in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4514400 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:31:29 +0100 4514400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4514399&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737749%3Fsrc%3Drss This month, Australian researchers published the latest report to hint that elderly women who take bisphosphonates live longer than those who don't get treatment. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4514399 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:31:29 +0100 4514399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4514398&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737748%3Fsrc%3Drss In cardiac patients having surgery for a fractured hip, a symptomatic approach to transfusion cut blood demands by more than half, with no effect on mortality or function, Canadian and American researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4514398 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:31:29 +0100 4514398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4509079&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737725%3Fsrc%3Drss Three factors predict higher odds that a hip replacement will need revision within 12 years: male gender, age less than 75, and having a surgeon who does no more than a dozen such cases a year, according to a new analysis of Medicare claims data. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4509079 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 23:20:28 +0100 4509079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4496478&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737618%3Fsrc%3Drss It makes no difference whether or not you stretch before a run, because stretching won't affect your risk of injury, researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4496478 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:39:12 +0100 4496478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4496479&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737610%3Fsrc%3Drss Perhaps not surprisingly, it seems orthopedists are practicing a lot of defensive medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4496479 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 22:33:38 +0100 4496479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485770&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736930%3Fsrc%3Drss This article looks at the importance of proper footwear for patients with different forms of arthritis. Current Opinion in Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485770 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4485770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491681&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737501%3Fsrc%3Drss Preoperative preparation with intrawound vancomycin powder plus alcohol foam and multiple drains in obese patients undergoing posterior cervical spine surgeries eliminated postoperative infections. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491681 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:19:21 +0100 4491681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4437343&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736801%3Fsrc%3Drss Using ultrasound to guide injections into the joints can substantially improve accuracy, a new systematic review demonstrates. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4437343 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:03:56 +0100 4437343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4416191&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735839%3Fsrc%3Drss The use of a nonfusion method for repairing certain spinal fractures is explored as an alternative to using a transpedicular screw system with the hopes of improving range of motion. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4416191 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4416191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4412792&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736407%3Fsrc%3Drss MRI shows a number of changes in the throwing elbows of uninjured, asymptomatic male high school-aged baseball pitchers, Minnesota-based researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4412792 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:38:46 +0100 4412792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4412791&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736449%3Fsrc%3Drss Hand splints may ease the pain of degenerative arthritis, say researchers who reviewed the medical literature on the topic. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4412791 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:38:46 +0100 4412791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4412790&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736445%3Fsrc%3Drss Taking extra vitamin D and calcium doesn't seem to increase bone density in older men, although exercise does, according to Australian researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4412790 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:38:46 +0100 4412790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4408139&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736259%3Fsrc%3Drss Older adults with flat feet may be more likely than those with higher arches to have chronic knee pain, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4408139 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:16:05 +0100 4408139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4390997&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735838%3Fsrc%3Drss It has been suggested that bed-rest, as short as overnight, can result in an increased risk of low back injury on rising. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4390997 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:39:18 +0100 4390997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4390998&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735834%3Fsrc%3Drss Identifying tear types associated with meniscal dysfunction may ultimately inform physicians of those patients at the greatest risk for knee osteoarthritis progression. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4390998 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:21:09 +0100 4390998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4379516&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735626%3Fsrc%3Drss A review of minimally invasive techniques for treatment of degenerative back and neck pain, with a focus on epidural injections, nerve blocks and facet injections. Applied Radiology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4379516 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:38:40 +0100 4379516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374393&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735540%3Fsrc%3Drss Taser devices, used by law enforcement, are associated with rhabdomyolysis and other adverse outcomes. What does the ED physician need to know about patients who have been shocked with a Taser? The Journal of Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374393 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:58:14 +0100 4374393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357576&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734257%3Fsrc%3Drss A malpractice trial is nerve-wracking, and some avoidable but common mistakes can foil your defense. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357576 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:09:24 +0100 4357576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357577&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734147%3Fsrc%3Drss Falls in the elderly are not always indicative of poor health. Healthy, physically active elders fall too--but they tend to do it outdoors. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357577 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4357577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4333884&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735566%3Fsrc%3Drss Aortal and mitral regurgitation are among cardiovascular abnormalities associated with osteogenesis imperfecta, Norwegian researchers report in a December 27th online paper in the American Heart Journal. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4333884 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:28:54 +0100 4333884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4333883&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734665%3Fsrc%3Drss Why are prophylactic doses of LMWH or fondaparinux missed? Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4333883 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4333883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4323405&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735057%3Fsrc%3Drss Why are some athletes able to withstand very high magnitude impacts without much deficit, whereas others struggle with significantly lower-end impacts? Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4323405 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:39:27 +0100 4323405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4315429&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735370%3Fsrc%3Drss House Republicans have scheduled a vote on the repeal bill for next Wednesday, but a Democratic Senate and a Democratic president stand in the way. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4315429 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:09:16 +0100 4315429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4315430&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735329%3Fsrc%3Drss Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Wednesday that U.S. regulators had granted it permission to market its rheumatoid arthritis agent Actemra (tocilizumab) as a means of preventing structural joint damage in patients. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4315430 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:08:13 +0100 4315430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4315431&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734983%3Fsrc%3Drss A newly developed algorithm is tested for efficacy in prescribing exercise for patients with type 1 diabetes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4315431 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:52:58 +0100 4315431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311171&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734664%3Fsrc%3Drss Missed doses of bisphosphonates can result in fracture. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311171 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:05:21 +0100 4311171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4306707&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735087%3Fsrc%3Drss An MRI can diagnose a tear in the meniscal cartilage of the knee, but it does not reliably predict which tears can be repaired with surgery, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4306707 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:26:12 +0100 4306707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4306708&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734796%3Fsrc%3Drss Could gainsharing provide an incentive for physicians to reduce hospital costs while maintaining hospital quality?    Journal of Hospital Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4306708 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:43:43 +0100 4306708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301364&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734499%3Fsrc%3Drss Platelet-rich plasma injections for the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy has become increasingly popular among sports medicine physicians as an alternative to surgery. But does it work? California Technology Assessment Forum (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301364 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:09:17 +0100 4301364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4299565&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735021%3Fsrc%3Drss An autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) does not enhance healing after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, European researchers reported online December 15th in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4299565 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:37:38 +0100 4299565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4297663&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732743%3Fsrc%3Drss What is the best regimen for post-operative analgesia following total knee arthroplasty? British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4297663 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:00:00 +0100 4297663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4269192&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734058%3Fsrc%3Drss Which risk is greater, bone fracture due to untreated osteoporosis or atrial fibrillation? Factors that influence related risks are discussed. American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs : Drugs, Devices, and Other Interventions (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4269192 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:34:35 +0100 4269192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4250356&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733926%3Fsrc%3Drss Details regarding anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) allograft processing, allograft source, and donor age often go unreported in studies of allograft surgery, according to a report in the November 10th online issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4250356 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:41:41 +0100 4250356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4243446&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733075%3Fsrc%3Drss How do NSAIDs inhibit COX-1 and COX-2? Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4243446 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:00:00 +0100 4243446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227336&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733495%3Fsrc%3Drss Endurance athletes who run extraordinarily long distances over a sustained period of time lose muscle as well as fat, and they severely impair their immune function, according to data presented here at the 2010 annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227336 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 23:02:03 +0100 4227336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227337&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733450%3Fsrc%3Drss Inflammation of the Achilles tendon often resolves with exercise therapy alone, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227337 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:40:26 +0100 4227337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4216868&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732744%3Fsrc%3Drss Low-back pain is a frequent complaint of patients seen in the emergency department, accounting for 2.7 million visits annually. How do ED doctors diagnose and treat these patients? Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4216868 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:26:12 +0100 4216868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4193827&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733015%3Fsrc%3Drss The "man bites dog" principle doesn't just apply to news-hungry journalists, researchers said Monday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4193827 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:49:50 +0100 4193827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4204678&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732549%3Fsrc%3Drss Are nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates associated with cardiovascular calcification? Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4204678 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:49:51 +0100 4204678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4193826&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732966%3Fsrc%3Drss In cognitively intact patients admitted to a range of hospital wards, individualized multimedia education with trained health professional follow-up lowered rates of falling. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4193826 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:30:00 +0100 4193826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4176999&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732226%3Fsrc%3Drss A previously undescribed ligament may act as another compression point of the first thoracic ventral ramus. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4176999 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:00:37 +0100 4176999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4156888&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731899%3Fsrc%3Drss What is the evidence linking thyroid-related hormones to lower BMD and fracture risk? Nature Reviews Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4156888 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:01:35 +0100 4156888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4136817&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731344%3Fsrc%3Drss Does vertebroplasty relieve pain if performed soon after vertebral fractures occur? Journal Watch (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4136817 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4136817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4129086&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731180%3Fsrc%3Drss With nearly 6 million Americans seeking care abroad, hospitalists need to have a working knowledge of the quality and cost of overseas care. The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4129086 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:59:25 +0100 4129086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4129085&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731075%3Fsrc%3Drss Sick-leave is identified as a predictor of poor outcome in patients with rotator cuff disease who receive corticosteroid injections. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4129085 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 20:09:22 +0100 4129085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4129084&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731537%3Fsrc%3Drss A series of 11 low-impact exercises designed specifically to prevent soccer injuries may do just that, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4129084 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:10:37 +0100 4129084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4092244&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730958%3Fsrc%3Drss A meta-analysis of randomized trials suggests that corticosteroid injections only help tendinopathy in the short term and that they may cause harm if used longer. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4092244 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:59:57 +0100 4092244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4083927&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730321%3Fsrc%3Drss Metal on metal hip allows for most of the femoral head to be preserved and only replaces the surface of the joint. California Technology Assessment Forum (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4083927 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:39:44 +0100 4083927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4058060&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729876%3Fsrc%3Drss This is the first study to ascertain the influence of spinal instrumentation surgery for subsequent vertebral fractures in patients more than 55 years of age. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4058060 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:03:30 +0100 4058060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4058059&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730200%3Fsrc%3Drss A therapy that aims to heal injured body tissue with targeted sound waves may bring pain relief to people with chronically injured hamstring tendons, a small study of professional athletes suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4058059 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:55:00 +0100 4058059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070244&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729633%3Fsrc%3Drss Mesenchymal stem cells hold promise as tools for bone regeneration. Wounds (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070244 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 06:30:25 +0100 4070244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4052253&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729800%3Fsrc%3Drss The authors examine nutrient-exercise interactions and discuss them in the context of promoting training adaptation. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4052253 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:25:00 +0100 4052253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007863&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728571%3Fsrc%3Drss Muscular strength is associated with reduced mortality. Paradoxically, strength training may increase central artery stiffness, a predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4007863 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:28:40 +0100 4007863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007862&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729469%3Fsrc%3Drss Mainly home-based exercises followed by voluntary home training had a long-term effect on balance and gait and appeared to protect high-risk elderly women from hip fractures. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4007862 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:29:40 +0100 4007862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007860&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728015%3Fsrc%3Drss Impact of patient expectations on outcome has been demonstrated in various elective orthopedic populations. It is likely that there will be similar, if not greater, impact in a trauma setting. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4007860 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4007860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007861&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728568%3Fsrc%3Drss Corticosteroid injections are frequently included as treatment option in clinical guidelines in the field of musculoskeletal disorders. Fortunately, most adverse events are minor. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4007861 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:31:16 +0100 4007861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4000137&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728524%3Fsrc%3Drss Why is fracture risk so high in patients with chronic kidney disease? BMC Nephrology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4000137 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:49:53 +0100 4000137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4000136&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729067%3Fsrc%3Drss This study indicates that exercise may help decrease or less slow progression of AD. It extends an important line of inquiry now that we have the power to measure AD pathology prior to the development of cognitive changes. AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4000136 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:05:11 +0100 4000136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3996243&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729259%3Fsrc%3Drss Long sprints, hard kicks, and intermittent obstacles such as an opponent's cleat careening toward your calf pose real dangers on the soccer field -- even at the recreational level, suggests a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3996243 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:03:54 +0100 3996243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3990448&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728016%3Fsrc%3Drss Which factors hasten a return to active duty among soldiers who suffer from low-back pain? Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3990448 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:00:25 +0100 3990448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3974890&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728674%3Fsrc%3Drss In a network meta-analysis, glucosamine, chondroitin, and their combination did not reduce joint pain or affect joint space narrowing vs placebo in patients with osteoarthritis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3974890 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:31:57 +0100 3974890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3971064&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728473%3Fsrc%3Drss Nearly half of orthopedic surgeons who earned more than Nearly half of orthopedic surgeons who earned more than $1 million from device manufacturers did not disclose this income when they published their research papers, U.S. researchers said on Monday. million from device manufacturers did not disclose this income when they published their research papers, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3971064 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:31:03 +0100 3971064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3971063&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728483%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients with hereditary hemochromatosis have a high rate of arthritis severe enough to require joint replacement, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3971063 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:31:03 +0100 3971063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3963769&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728196%3Fsrc%3Drss A splint may work just as well as a cast in helping children with non-severe wrist fractures heal, a study published Tuesday suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3963769 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:33:00 +0100 3963769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940702&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727556%3Fsrc%3Drss The 'Test for Substitution Patterns' was evaluated as a means to measure postural orientation in patients recovering from ACL injuries. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940702 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:55:09 +0100 3940702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3931287&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727111%3Fsrc%3Drss Does acupuncture work for patients with knee osteoarthritis? Arthritis Care Research News Alerts (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3931287 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:41:28 +0100 3931287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3905622&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725341%3Fsrc%3Drss Even when adults meet physical activity guidelines, sitting for prolonged periods can compromise metabolic health. Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3905622 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:48:55 +0100 3905622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3901461&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727332%3Fsrc%3Drss The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is ordering Johnson & Johnson's DePuy Orthopaedics unit to halt sales of its Corail Hip System because the company is marketing it for an unapproved use, according to a warning letter made public on Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3901461 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:17:35 +0100 3901461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883500&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725343%3Fsrc%3Drss Some researchers assert that positive patient expectations for treatment efficacy are responsible for much of the success of some complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883500 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:56:42 +0100 3883500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3870717&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726018%3Fsrc%3Drss Some fibromyalgia patients treated with pregabalin experience a moderate or substantial pain response that is consistent over time. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3870717 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:27:18 +0100 3870717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3851899&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725868%3Fsrc%3Drss Can vitamin D supplements prevent hip fractures? This new study explores the evidence. BMC Public Health (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3851899 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:37:17 +0100 3851899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3847214&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725860%3Fsrc%3Drss This study tests that theory. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3847214 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:09:26 +0100 3847214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3804229&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726002%3Fsrc%3Drss Rabbits implanted with artificial bones re-grew their own joints, complete with cartilage, researchers reported on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3804229 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:32:16 +0100 3804229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3800752&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723754%3Fsrc%3Drss Is strontium ranelate now considered as a first-line treatment in the management of osteoporosis? Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3800752 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:26:43 +0100 3800752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3804230&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724087%3Fsrc%3Drss New rules mean Medicare won't pay for hospital-acquired complications. Can they be prevented through the application of evidence-based guidelines? The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3804230 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3804230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3766027&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724272%3Fsrc%3Drss A report on a new technology that allows for the coupling of arthrodesis with dynamic stabilization for treatment of degenerative disc disease. Neurosurgical Focus (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3766027 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:27:08 +0100 3766027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3752332&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724893%3Fsrc%3Drss Does corticosteroid injection combined with exercise and manual therapy offer better pain relief than exercise and manual therapy alone in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome? British Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3752332 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:31:51 +0100 3752332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3756131&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723929%3Fsrc%3Drss What parameters define sarcopenia and how does it relate to age-related cachexia, frailty and sarcopenic obesity? Age and Ageing (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3756131 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:22:21 +0100 3756131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3745428&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724911%3Fsrc%3Drss When patients having rotator cuff surgery also have a torn biceps tendon, repairing it with tenodesis takes only 10 minutes longer than tenotomy but yields better outcomes, Korean researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3745428 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:35:33 +0100 3745428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3739132&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724085%3Fsrc%3Drss From triage to transfers to taking out the trash, hospitalists reached out to those in need in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake. The Hospitalist (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3739132 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:29:32 +0100 3739132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3739131&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723833%3Fsrc%3Drss What does the long-term data show for surgery vs no surgery for treatment of spinal stenosis? Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3739131 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:46:23 +0100 3739131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3735503&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724717%3Fsrc%3Drss Evidence on the pros and cons of various operative and nonoperative treatments for rotator cuff tears is limited and inconclusive, a comparative effectiveness review concludes. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3735503 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:52:44 +0100 3735503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3728288&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723753%3Fsrc%3Drss Atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk is enhanced in certain connective tissue diseases such as SLE, RA, systemic vasculitis and antiphospholipid syndrome. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3728288 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:58:02 +0100 3728288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3720404&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723767%3Fsrc%3Drss Can skeletal muscle mass serve as an accurate predictor of bone mineral content in growing children? Nutrition and Metabolism (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3720404 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:13:39 +0100 3720404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3731870&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724408%3Fsrc%3Drss What are the latest osteoporosis treatment recommendations from NAMS? The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3731870 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:38:32 +0100 3731870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3704988&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723587%3Fsrc%3Drss Is exercise even feasible for immunocompromised children? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3704988 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:15:51 +0100 3704988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3685585&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722941%3Fsrc%3Drss Exercise ability may be a sign of vitality, but should it be a vital sign? Future Cardiology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3685585 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:54:24 +0100 3685585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3682003&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723810%3Fsrc%3Drss The benefits of a cell-therapy-based knee cartilage surgery last well into the second decade, Swedish and Greek researchers say. Theirs is the longest follow-up reported so far on the procedure, called autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3682003 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:03:02 +0100 3682003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3669141&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723546%3Fsrc%3Drss Phosphate and carbonate salts of calcium are equally effective in supporting bone building in women with osteoporosis, according to findings published online in the May 19th American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3669141 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:56:14 +0100 3669141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3654459&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722616%3Fsrc%3Drss The etiology of hip fractures is multifactorial and includes bone and fall-related factors. Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3654459 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:32:23 +0100 3654459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3631258&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722753%3Fsrc%3Drss Although more than 400,000 total knee arthroplasty surgeries are performed each year in the US, not all individuals with knee OA elect to undergo the procedure. Why not? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3631258 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:04:57 +0100 3631258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3601573&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722444%3Fsrc%3Drss Injuries to young people related to the use of crutches, wheelchairs and walkers are on the rise -- up an estimated 8% annually between 1991 and 2008, research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3601573 Wed, 26 May 2010 16:10:38 +0100 3601573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3583664&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721237%3Fsrc%3Drss How does working on a computer affect the neck and upper extremites? BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3583664 Fri, 21 May 2010 13:50:29 +0100 3583664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3583663&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721610%3Fsrc%3Drss Follow-up of scoliosis typically involves many radiographs of the patient throughout childhood and adolescence. A new imager may help them to be exposed to less radiation. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3583663 Fri, 21 May 2010 12:08:06 +0100 3583663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3579624&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721573%3Fsrc%3Drss Desflurane should be the preferred anesthetic, rather than sevoflurane, when a rapid recovery and low time to extubation is desirable. Faculty of 1000 Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3579624 Mon, 17 May 2010 21:07:30 +0100 3579624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3569020&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721073%3Fsrc%3Drss Breaking through the fibromyalgia pain barrier to exercise for 30 minutes may have lasting effects. Arthritis Research & Therapy (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3569020 Mon, 17 May 2010 13:55:53 +0100 3569020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3579625&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721609%3Fsrc%3Drss Age, dizziness, and neck pain are used to help identify patients at risk for poor recovery from whiplash. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3579625 Fri, 14 May 2010 18:24:27 +0100 3579625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3558505&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721529%3Fsrc%3Drss Can administering intravenous rt-PA to patients with a very mild stroke lead to improved clinical outcome with minimal risk? Southern Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3558505 Wed, 12 May 2010 18:13:29 +0100 3558505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3550836&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721435%3Fsrc%3Drss Despite concerns that the extra weight of a helmet could cause neck injuries during skiing accidents, that doesn't seem to be the case, according to Canadian researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3550836 Mon, 10 May 2010 18:06:16 +0100 3550836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3544538&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721235%3Fsrc%3Drss This paper describes a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial that aims to determine the efficacy of 2 different doses of steroid injected into the carpal tunnel in patients. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3544538 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:15:35 +0100 3544538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3521474&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720181%3Fsrc%3Drss Orthopedic surgeons use both metallic staples and nylon sutures to close wounds, but is there strong evidence to support the use of one method over the other? British Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3521474 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:52:38 +0100 3521474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3496277&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720263%3Fsrc%3Drss This study aims to determine whether there is an association between anxiety and functional measures, quality of life, and dyspnea. Respiratory Research (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3496277 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:13:37 +0100 3496277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3451729&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F719917%3Fsrc%3Drss For treatment of chronic painful shoulder, hyaluronate injections are a safe and effective alternative to other conservative methods, according to a meta-analysis by Japanese physicians. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3451729 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 19:03:56 +0100 3451729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3381070&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717416%3Fsrc%3Drss This article reviews the evidence. Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3381070 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3381070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3381069&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717981%3Fsrc%3Drss The results of this study support the benefits of exercise and manual therapy in the clinical management of patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3381069 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3381069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372305&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718425%3Fsrc%3Drss Elderly patients who undergo total knee replacement for osteoarthritis have significant improvements in dynamic balance, according to study findings presented Thursday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons meeting in New Orleans. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372305 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:56:36 +0100 3372305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372304&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718448%3Fsrc%3Drss Males 15-24 years old and females 30 years old or older are at particular risk for ankle sprain, according to study findings presented today at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372304 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:56:36 +0100 3372304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3361215&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718361%3Fsrc%3Drss An injection of autologous bone marrow plasma after arthroscopic repair of a torn rotator cuff can improve functional outcomes, according to study findings presented today at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons in New Orleans. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3361215 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:50:41 +0100 3361215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3356735&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715692%3Fsrc%3Drss Investigators sought to determine the relative contributions of vertebral and disc wedging to the increase in Cobb angle during 3 phases of adolescent skeletal growth and maturation. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3356735 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:42:36 +0100 3356735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3356737&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717618%3Fsrc%3Drss Is there a greater risk of hip fracture once heart failure is diagnosed? Shared risk factors conspire against the aging, but can the risk be reduced? European Heart Journal (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3356737 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:14:30 +0100 3356737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3356736&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718276%3Fsrc%3Drss A stretching exercise can reduce shoulder posterior capsular contracture and lessen arm pain in children and adolescents who play baseball, according to findings presented Wednesday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3356736 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:31:27 +0100 3356736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3352391&cid=s_36058_31_f&fid=36058&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715263%3Fsrc%3Drss The use of nanotechnology in cell therapy and tissue engineering shows promise in the treatment of brain and spinal cord injury. Nanomedicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines) Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3352391 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:45:42 +0100 3352391