MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'hip'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997630&cid=t_107146_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F03%2Fhip-on-npr%2F The Heroic Imagination Project, directed by Situationist Contributor Phil Zimbardo, is excited to announce that we will be featured on NPR’s Morning Edition on Monday July 4, 2011. The piece will run during Morning Edition’s weekly “Your Health” segment, and will focus on the idea of teaching Heroism. The program features Dr. Zimbardo and several of the students from ARISE high school. Please check your local listings to find out when Morning Edition will be airing in your region. Schedules and stations are available here. (Source: The Situationist) The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997630 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 05:35:47 +0100 4997630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984543&cid=t_107146_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D292 Even before CMS increased reimbursement, the market for arthroscopic hip surgery was growing.  Arthroscopic surgery has been the mainstay for knee and shoulder repair procedures for years.  But, in the past, hip applications have been limited due to the complexity of joints.  Now, a combination of new technology and increased reimbursement for both physicians and hospitals will make it easier for more leading-edge providers to offer the procedure.  For 2011, CMS issued three new arthroscopic CPT codes: 29914 (arthroscopic, hip surgery w/ femoroplasty), 29915 (arthroscopic, hip surgery w/ acetabuloplasty), and 29916 (arthroscopic, hip surgery w/ labral repair).  These new codes are now assigned to APC 0042 (Level II Arthroscopy), which has a payment level of $3,290.  Prior to 2011, ar... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984543 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:48:00 +0100 4984543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813672&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FUGg3_Y9s14U%2F Hello and top of the morning to you. A sparkly sun is warming the Pharmalot corporate campus this morning, where we are scrambling to cope with a growing assortment of meetings and deadlines. We know you can relate. So please join us for a cup of stimulation - our flavor today is Cinnamon Cream Swirl - as you ready yourself. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits from around the world. Dig in and have a productive day… Arena Plans Shorter Study For Rejected Diet Pill (San Diego Union-Tribune) Medco CEO Sees A Biotech M&A Blitz (Reuters) FDA Asks Hip Makers For Patient Data On Metal Levels In Blood (Bloomberg News) Roche Will Seek Approval For New Skin Cancer Med (Reuters) Sanofi Plans To Revamp Animal Health Unit (Financial Times) Teva Reports A Decline In US Generic Drug Sales (Bloom... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813672 Wed, 11 May 2011 12:09:24 +0100 4813672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709423&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F-1ZYMxX-gyQ%2F Is the FDA failing to properly oversee medical devices? That’s the take-away message from a new report by the US Government Accountability Office, which says the FDA failed to strengthen its approval and recall procedures, despite a 2009 GAO recommendation that “expeditious steps” should be taken to issue regulations for high-risk devices are approved under the 510K process. This is used to determine if a device is substantially equivalent to another marketed device. Since the last GAO report (read here), the FDA has issued a final rule, but for only one type of device. As of April 1, in fact, agency action on the remaining 26 types of devices is incomplete, according to the GAO. As a result, such devices - including automated external defibrillators and implantable hip d... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709423 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:17:39 +0100 4709423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570763&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FNmT5C8tDVOY%2F Hello, everyone, and nice to see you again. A spot of rain is falling on the Pharmalot corporate campus, but our spirits remain sunny thanks to the Morning Mayor, who would always say: ‘Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.’ So while you tug on the ribbon, please join us for a cup of stimulation and help us scan the news of the world. Hope your day goes well and do stay in touch… FDA Approves First New Lupus Drug In 56 Years (Associated Press) Vertex Moves Ahead With Epilepsy Drug (Boston Business Journal) J&J Hip Replacement Has 49 Percent UK Failure Rate (Bloomberg News) Epizyme And Eisai Form A Partnership (Boston Globe) FDA OKs Hospira Generic Of Taxotere Cancer Med (Reuters) Quintiles Eyes More Deals With Credit Facility (Outsourcing Phar... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570763 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 12:59:47 +0100 4570763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540741&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fx62YBPV-DcA%2F You can be forgiven for losing count. The latest stain on the once-venerable health care giant is a recall of 585,000 surgical sutures in the UK due to a risk the products are not sterile. Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit actually issued a notice to healthcare providers in December, but the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency issued an alert earlier today. The sutures are marketed under various brand names - Ethilon, Ethibond, Mersilene and Mersilk - and are used to close surgical incisions and wounds. Some of the products in the 140 lots that were recalled may not have been sealed properly, posing a risk that they could become infected, according to the notice, which you can read here. J&J tells the Associated Press that the problem was caused by... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540741 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:02:20 +0100 4540741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4478160&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FSiT0rB2umeU%2F When it comes to massive product-liability litigation, drug and device makers generally make payouts after losing a trial and any appeals. After all, why incur expenses when the outcome of an unfolding number of lawsuits is far from clear? However, Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy unit is taking what some lawyers say is a unique approach to defending the roughly 36,000 lawsuits filed over its hip replacement device, and upsetting some lawyers in the process. The device, known as the ASR Hip System, was recalled last August after researchers found a second operation, or revision surgery, was needed after five years at rates higher than expected. That’s because the so-called ‘metal-on-metal’ devices contained design defects that generated cobalt and chromium particles c... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478160 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:16:34 +0100 4478160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460185&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FcHs7oSEPblk%2F Good morning, everyone, and nice to see you again. Yet another deep freeze has descended on the Pharmalot corporate campus, but we manage to keep warm with our mandatory cup of stimulation and stimulating news. On that note, we offer you a smattering of tidbits to get you started. We hope your day goes well and your goals are accomplished. Have a good one… Novartis Moves To Prevent Execution Drug From Reaching US (Reuters) Botox Use For Migraines Is Questioned (BBC News) Novartis And Pfizer Drugs Boost Lung Function In COPD Patients (Reuters) Medical Device Makers Shun The US (New York Times) J&J Negotiates Hip Replacements With Lawyers (Bloomberg News) Black Rock To Provide Data Merck Wants For Vytorin Defense (Dow Jones) Shire Pharma Earnings Match Expectations (Reuters) IFPMA... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460185 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:09:18 +0100 4460185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419054&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fstudy-shows-hospitals-spend-diseases-outcomes%2F A new study just out lead by researcher Dr. John Romley is suggesting that hospitals who spend more money on certain sets of conditions like hip fractures and heart failure have better mortality outcomes than those hospitals that try to curb costs treating these diseases. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419054 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:55:43 +0100 4419054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419453&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FXql_GCjRfw8%2F Welcome to the working week. We hope your weekend was refreshing and relaxing. Now, of course, the time has come to resume the routine of meetings and deadlines. To cope, we are, once again, armed with a cup of stimulation - our flavor today is chocolate raspberry truffle - and invite you to join us. Meanwhile, here are some interesting tidbits to begin the day. Hope your day goes well and do stay in touch. We enjoy hearing what goes on in your world… FDA OKs Novartis Meningitis Vaccine In Children, No Infants (Bloomberg News) Radiologist Wins $482M In Stent Patent Suit Against J&J (Star-Ledger of NJ) Pfizer Order To Pay $142M Over Neurontin Marketing Is Upheld (MarketWatch) Glaxo Settles Avandia Suit On Eve Of Trial (Bloomberg News) Dr. Reddy’s Gets Court Approval To Sell... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419453 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 12:51:11 +0100 4419453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343231&cid=t_107146_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D145 While doing some research, I came across some information on knee and hip replacement and found that Medicare payment levels increased between 3 and 5% from 2009 to 2011.  This doesn’t seem like much considering I typically recommend that hospitals negotiate implant increases at no more than 3% per year, but with implants making up to 50% of the procedural costs, margin must be getting pretty tight.  From a reimbursement standpoint, the good news is that just under 50% of the patients requiring knee and hip replacements are under 65 years old.  In the last several years, private insurance payments have increased between 24 and 28% for hip and knee replacement procedures, which results in almost twice the payment rate from private payors, depending on your area. More active, younger pa... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343231 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:24:27 +0100 4343231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281317&cid=t_107146_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FEdLgNbE-AxA%2F LITFL looks at the latest review from EBMedicine on pelvic and hip injuries in the emergency department. Test your knowledge now! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281317 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:36 +0100 4281317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018453&cid=t_107146_165_f&fid=36771&url=http%3A%2F%2Foccupationaltherapyotago.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F30%2Ftotal-hip-replacements-and-occupational-therapy%2F I have a vested interest in this post. I am about to have a total hip replacement. I decided that it was time to get up to date with the latest does and don’ts and to see what online advice is out there. I was interested to see how well occupational therapy was using the internet to advise those needing surgery. What have I found? Interesting there is little change in the advice since I trained 30 years ago. What did I find and what did I expect to find: I expected to see a more occupation focus to the occupational therapy information. Most information talks only about ADL’s and related equipment. In living with a hip that needs to be replaced there seems to me to be a lot more that could be talked about. It was even difficult to find concepts such as energy conservation ... Occupational Therapy Otago blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018453 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:33:36 +0100 4018453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942726&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fjoint-replacement-surgery-common-younger-patients%2F Hip and knee replacement surgery is an increasingly popular option for patients in their 50s and 60s who wish to remain active. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Clinton Bell and patient Richard Rosebrock comment. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942726 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:42:35 +0100 3942726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889029&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Forthopedic-surgeon-repairs-severe-hip-fracture-gorilla%2F French orthopedic surgeon Dr. Louis-Etienne Gayet spent three hours reducing and then inserting plates and screws to repair a severe hip fracture in a young female gorilla named Kwanza. Gayet, who is on staff at University Hospital Center in Poiters, France was able to use the same equipment and plates and screws that he uses on his human patients. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889029 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 02:16:59 +0100 3889029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854522&cid=t_107146_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-improbable-unsinkable-glucosamine%2F2010.08.10 Glucosamine is widely used for osteoarthritis pain. It’s not as impossible as homeopathy, but its rationale is improbable. As I explained in a previous post: Wallace Sampson, one of the other authors of this blog, has pointed out that the amount of glucosamine in the typical supplement dose is on the order of 1/1000th to 1/10,000th of the available glucosamine in the body, most of which is produced by the body itself. He says, “Glucosamine is not an essential nutrient like a vitamin or an essential amino acid, for which small amounts make a large difference. How much difference could that small additional amount make? If glucosamine or chondroitin worked, this would be a medical first and worthy of a Nobel. It probably cannot work.” Nevertheless, glucosamine (alone or with chondr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854522 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:00:34 +0100 3854522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827067&cid=t_107146_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vimeo.com%2Fmoogaloop.swf%3Fclip_id%3D12251154%26amp%3Bserver%3Dwww.vimeo.com%26amp%3Bfullscreen%3D1%26amp%3Bshow_title%3D1%26amp%3Bshow_byline%3D0%26amp%3Bshow_portrait%3D0%26amp%3Bcolor%3D01AAEA The Speech Production and Articulation Knowledge Group at the University of Southern California (USC) works on very interesting projects. If you’ve ever wondered what an MRI of vocal performance might look like, this is it. From USC: This video illustrates real-time MRI of vocal performance. It includes examples from a soprano and an emcee/beatboxer. This video was featured at the Sounds and Visions Session of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Scientific Sessions, May 2006, Seattle. the diva and the emcee from Krishna Nayak on Vimeo. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827067 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:00:58 +0100 3827067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764115&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fzsa-zsa-gabor-breaks-hip-fall%2F ZSA ZSA Gabor mugshot from 1980s Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was taken to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after sustaining a broken hip in a fall at her Bel Air home, according to her husband Prince Frederic von Anhalt. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764115 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:11:10 +0100 3764115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740598&cid=t_107146_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fon-hold-with-the-doctors-office-is-pop-music-doc-music%2F2010.07.09 So I’m calling a referring physician’s office the other day when their telephone answering message puts me on hold. And wouldn’t you know it — Kelly Clarkson was blasting in my ears. When the doc came on the phone, I asked him if he was a Kelly Clarkson fan. He had no idea what I was talking about. But it got me thinking. So I asked him how their office chose their telephone answering message. He said he didn’t know. He figured the music was being fed from a local radio station. You may not realize it, but having a well-thought-out telephone answering message can be a vitally important part of a doctor’s business. It’s the first contact patients and colleagues have with an office. It sets the first impression. I’m sure there are consult... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740598 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3740598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683700&cid=t_107146_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FE6JR4DxF-n0%2F           It is estimated that 10 million people over age 50 in the United States have osteoporosis, 80 percent of them women.  Another 34 million people have osteopenia (low bone mass), which predisposes them to developing osteoporosis as they age.  One in two women and about one in four men over age 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture during their lifetime.  The term osteoporosis actually means “porous bones” – a condition in which the bones lose their mass and mineral content, and eventually become fragile and prone to fracture.  The condition develops when the pace of new bone formation cannot keep up with the loss of bone.  The term is also referred to as “brittle bone disease” and the problem with this condition is that it increases your chance of ... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683700 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:50:27 +0100 3683700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595521&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fpioneering-surgeon-dr-isabella-harrison-receives-hip-replacement%2F Ninety-six year old retired general surgeon Dr. Isabella Harrison has received a new hip using a minimally invasive technique called the “jiffy” hip. The procedure was performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Anthony Carter (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595521 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:58:43 +0100 3595521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487139&cid=t_107146_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F8338352%2F1b0g94%2Fneuromarketing%7EThe-Lighter-Side-of-Neuromarketing-at-SXSW.htm The surprise hit of our Big Brother in Your Brain: Neuroscience & Marketing panel at SXSW was the world premiere of Brain Hop, a funny hip-hop video created by Neurofocus, and shown for the first time by our co-panelist, Neurofocus CEO Dr. A. K. Pradeep:I was watching the reactions on Twitter, and it seems like [...] (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487139 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:57:00 +0100 3487139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2973886&cid=t_107146_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-15%2F This article examines the relationship between CVD and the risk of hip fracture in twins and evaluates the relative association of genetics and lifestyle factors. Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Cardiovascular Diseases, Genetics, Hip Fracture, Lifestyle, Twins (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2973886 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:38:11 +0100 2973886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950692&cid=t_107146_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F02%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-15%2F This article examines the relationship between CVD and the risk of hip fracture in twins and evaluates the relative association of genetics and lifestyle factors. Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Cardiovascular Diseases, Genetics, Hip Fracture, Lifestyle, Twins (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950692 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:38:11 +0100 2950692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836227&cid=t_107146_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2009%2F09%2F27%2Fh1n1-or-mexican-flu-rap%2F The H1N1 Rap was written, composed, produced, and performed by John D. Clarke, MD, FAAFP. This music video is a fun, highly educational, and entertaining way to learn about prevention of the H1N1 v… Wnner of the contest by flu.gov Thanks Cryptocheilus Related posts:Swine Flu or Mexican Flu in the Media, A Refreshing Look Have a look at this video, it introduces a... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836227 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:25:54 +0100 2836227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772500&cid=t_107146_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhave-you-heard-of-the-hip-hop-docs%2F Meet the Hip Hop Docs They are doctors aiming to get the message to kids through hip hop. There’s Rani G Whitfield, a board certified family doctor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana who wants to  empower young people to change unhealthly lifestyles. By hip hop…     And then there’s Dr John Clarke from New York City who does the medical rap, writing his own lyrics about ssthma, diabetes, and HIV. Dr Clarke has just entered the 2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest with his song about Swine  H1N1 Flu. You can vote for Dr Clarke’s entry or any of the other 9 entries at the flu.gov contest site.   Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772500 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:34:56 +0100 2772500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2751833&cid=t_107146_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F01%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-8%2F This article examines trends in hip fracture rates in Canada over a 21 year period. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Canada, Hip Fracture, Morbidity (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2751833 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:27:05 +0100 2751833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667493&cid=t_107146_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F-Ww-215JBUg%2F As a nurse, I’ve seen it more times than I can remember. An older person, usually a woman, who was strong, active and on the ball, falls. The fall causes a broken hip. During the hospitalization, the woman starts to go downhill, memory and mental function may start dropping, physical issues that didn’t exist before begin to pop up and the woman becomes a shell of what she once was. Sadly, death isn’t unusual. Why is that? Does this really happen or is it just anecdotal - an impression we have of what happens because of what we’ve seen? Sadly, it is true and research is backing it up. Most recently was a 5-year study, the results of which were published in the most recent issue of the CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Researchers studied 2187 men and 5566 ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667493 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:00:23 +0100 2667493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570656&cid=t_107146_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FPZY3LYebZK8%2F If you’ve had a baby, chances are during a physical exam, you’ve seen his or her hips being checked by the doctor. Usually, this is done by lying the baby on the back and spreading the legs in such a way (knees bent) to see how the hips are working. The reason for this check is the doctors are looking for hip dysplasia , an abnormality of the hips where the joint doesn’t work properly and can easily slip out of place and become dislocated. Serious cases are usually noticed but some babies don’t have an obvious case and may get missed. It may not seem to be a serious thing if the hip isn’t hurting and the baby begins to walk on time so the first reaction may be, why does it matter if it’s not found. The issue isn’t so much the here and now, but as t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570656 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:54:19 +0100 2570656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399130&cid=t_107146_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F05%2F08%2Fa-little-hip-hop-therapy%2F Depressed? Recessed? Here’s a little therapy from the world of hip hop. Flo Rida and Wynter Gordon suggest you seize the day. The lovely Wynter endured a rough childhood with her mother and six brothers and sisters in South Jamaica, Queens. Then she snagged a coveted spot at the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music, Art  & the Performing Arts. What I know about hip hop you could fit into Barbie’s makeup case, but I reserve the right to like any song I like. Note the lack of hooker/sleaze vibes in this video. Are we finally graduating from the era of fake boobs and talon fingernails? Say amen, somebody! The world is a mess. But when was it not a mess? Throw away your Schopenhauer books and embrace your flawed existence. Peace, love, sex, music — maybe that’s... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399130 Fri, 08 May 2009 21:23:26 +0100 2399130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367339&cid=t_107146_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F25%2Frivaroxaban-for-the-prevention-of-venous-thromboembolism%2F Title: Rivaroxaban for the prevention of venous thromboembolism Source: NICE The Skinny: This guidance is about when rivaroxaban should be used to reduce the risk of thromboembolism in adults who have surgery to replace their hip or knee joints in the NHS in England and Wales. It explains guidance (advice) from NICE (the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence). It does not cover using rivaroxaban to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in adults who have had other types of surgery. Documents For healthcare professionals: TA170 Venous thromboembolism - rivaroxaban: guidance (23p, 190.93 Kb) TA170 Venous thromboembolism - rivaroxaban: guidance (MS Word format) (23p, 553.5 Kb) TA170 Venous thromboembolism - rivaroxaban: quick ref guide(2p, 42.73 Kb) Documents For patient... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367339 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:57:47 +0100 2367339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367341&cid=t_107146_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F25%2Fcombined-bony-and-soft-tissue-reconstruction-for-hip-joint-stabilisation-in-proximal-focal-femoral-deficiency-pffd%2F Title: Combined bony and soft tissue reconstruction for hip joint stabilisation in proximal focal femoral deficiency (PFFD) Source: NICE The Skinny: Children are sometimes born with defects of the hip joint and upper thigh bone, called proximal femoral focal deficiency, often abbreviated to PFFD. Surgical treatment, aiming to produce as functional a leg as possible, may be appropriate. This may also involve a corrective operation on the hip joint (sometimes referred to as the ‘superhip’ procedure). The initial operation may be combined with other surgery to lengthen the leg and treat other problems such as poor knee function at the same time or at a later date. Full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on ex-vivo hepatic resection and reimplantation ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367341 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:56:12 +0100 2367341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348047&cid=t_107146_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F04%2Fthe-john-thomas-sign%2F The John Thomas (JT) sign is also known as Throckmorton’s sign. The sign can only be found in men - a patient has a positive JT sign if his penis points towards the side of pathology on a radiograph of the pelvis. The sign tends to be commented on by middle-aged male radiologists and orthopedists suffering [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348047 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:00:31 +0100 2348047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302557&cid=t_107146_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Fhip-muscle-mnemonics These are some mnemonics that some friends and I made up or found when we were revising for an anatomy exam. They really helped us learn the muscles of the hip. Hope you find them useful. Extensors Genetically Modified Ham Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings Adductors Three little ducks Peck Grass Adductor Longus, Brevis & Magnus Pectineus Gracilis Abductors Two Sores on two small bottoms Tensor Faciae Latae Sartorius Gluteus Medius & Minimus Medial Rotators Two small Tense Infected bottoms Gluteus Medeus & Minimus Tensor Fasciae Latae Iliacus (Source: meta-ot blogs) meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302557 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:06:28 +0100 2302557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2270280&cid=t_107146_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F36GM__ukhX4%2F Limited government and individual liberty are under such a sustained attack today that it’s easy to miss some of the small but truly nefarious assaults on the most basic freedom to be left alone.  After all, when the federal government seems determined to socialize much of the economy and control the rest of it, who cares about some local nanny-state restrictions? Yet the willingness to override individual liberty in seemingly “small” matters reflects the same statist philosophy behind large assaults on the free society.  It’s important to fight the battles, both small and large. One of the latest political fads is setting public dress standards.  Writes Greg Beato for Reason online: What else is the law but a metaphorical belt designed to uphold proprietary and ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2270280 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:19:36 +0100 2270280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2172720&cid=t_107146_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fappearance-of-tb-hip-following.html Findings-There is evidence of erosive osseous destruction involving the acetabulum & medial articular surface of left femoral head. There is synovial collection in relation to the left hip Minimal marrow edema is identified to erosive lesions in relation to the left hip along with area of patchy sclerosis. Fluid is identified in the left ilio psoas bursa.Opinion- On treatment follow up case of TB left hip reveals:- Erosions involving the acetabulum & femoral head with minimal marrow edema and patchy sclerosis in left hip with synovial collection & fluid signal in ilio psoas bursa. Findings are consistent with partially treated tubercular hip.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology ProvidersEditor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of RadiologyDi... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2172720 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:21:00 +0100 2172720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2172721&cid=t_107146_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Ftuberculosis-of-hip-osteoarticular.html Findings-There is evidence of osseous destruction and altered marrow signal intensity involving the left hip, acetabulum & femoral head / neck appearing hypointense on T1WI and heterogeneously hyperintense on T2 / fat sat T2WI, there is evidence of synovial collection in relation to the left hip. Left hip joint space is reduced.Opinion- Osseous destruction & marrow edema involving the bones forming the left hip articulation along with synovial collection & reduced joint space. Findings are consistent with infective etiology, likely tuberculosis. Clinical & laboratory collection is advised.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology ProvidersEditor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of RadiologyDirector, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) F... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2172721 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:17:00 +0100 2172721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2084213&cid=t_107146_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FKKzPLpHQWXA%2F This question was ask of Dr. Gupta on CNN, is belly fat the worst type to have? The research that has been done in this area has proven that belly fat is the most dangerous type of fat. The fact is that belly fat is more biologically active, and causes build-up of calcium in the arteries. You may be in a normal BMI range, but if you carry belly fat you are at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease. On average the risk factor is 17% for men and 13% for women regardless of their BMI. We all know what our weight is and what it should be, but it seems as though we are always planning to go on a diet tomorrow. Keeping your weight down is important, but we should also keep track of our waist-to-hip ratio. By measuring the circumference around your belly button and your hips you find the waist... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2084213 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:36:48 +0100 2084213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2047804&cid=t_107146_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fwhat-would-you-do-for-a-cure-for-ms%2F Allow me to first apologize for my spotty postings as of late. Caryn and I have been fighting a particularly virulent strain of rhinovirus this past couple of weeks, and it had us pretty far down. I’ve reached bottom and think I’m better today than yesterday; it’s a start. During all this coughing, hacking and sneezing, I’ve still been doing my physical therapy rehab: leg lifts, squatting exercises, all the fun stuff. It got me to thinking about how much effort I’m putting in after the fact of hip replacement. The docs have done everything they can; now it’s my turn. Anything I get back from here on out is all up to me. What about my multiple sclerosis? I know that many of us (and I’m one, don’t think I’m pointing fingers) don’t ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2047804 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:32:20 +0100 2047804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040044&cid=t_107146_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5590 from the Malaysian Medical Resources Cancer Will Soon Be Leading Cause of Death Worldwide, Avandia May Increase Fracture Risk in Diabetic Women, Warm-Up Exercises Reduce Injury Risk in Young Athletes (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040044 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2040044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006558&cid=t_107146_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fphysical-therapy-for-multiple-sclerosis%2F Family is gone, dogs are settled, holiday lights are making there way up around the neighborhood…I can’t believe it is already December. My December includes outpatient physical therapy (PT) for my hip replacement. I’ve been having someone come into the house for a few weeks, but now it’s time to go to them. This will be my first go at physical therapy. Well, I had an evaluation at the University of Washington a few years ago, but that was mostly to get a prescription for foot support when my drop-foot was bad. I know many people with MS who have either regularly scheduled or ad-hoc physical therapy as part of their MS regime. I’ve been pretty good at keeping up with my post-op exercises (pretty good) and am actually bored with them. I’m looking forward ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006558 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:33:59 +0100 2006558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1969452&cid=t_107146_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-the-art-of-getting-dressed%2F Fashions change; hems go up and down, ties get thick and thin, lapels point and round. The simple fact of fashion and MS is that sometimes it’s just hard to get into them! As I’ve mentioned, I’m using my recovery as prep for “the big one.” One of the biggest, fundamental issues I’ve faced over the past 7 weeks is dressing myself. The first problem I discovered post-op was bathing myself (there’s something about the side of a tub and hip surgery that don’t go so well together but I eventually got that one figured out). Most of the dressing issues I’ve faced in the past couple of months have had to do with what goes on or below the legs. Lifting my right leg is much easier now, but raising it even enough to slide on a pair of sweat pants ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1969452 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:10:54 +0100 1969452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019597&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38208&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffsantori.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F21%2Fthe-results-of-a-new-hip-implant-depuy-proxima%2F Conclusions The clinical results obtained and presented in this study confirm that Proxima with its lateral support and circumferential fixation, gives satisfactory results not only in young subjects with good bone stocks but also in elderly subjects, and that it can be used with results as good as if not better those of conventional implants (15). The initial clinical results after the launch of the implant further confirm this fact. In fact of almost 5000 Proxima implants used since it’s launched only 27 have been revised. The large majority of those 27 revisions occurred during the launch of the product which allows us to attribute, to a certain degree, the obvious learning cure as the reason for failure. The geometry of this implant has been shown to ensure a good initial stabili... Francesco Saverio Santori blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019597 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:28:42 +0100 2019597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2615322&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38208&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffsantori.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F21%2Fthe-results-of-a-new-hip-implant-depuy-proxima%2F Conclusions The clinical results obtained and presented in this study confirm that Proxima with its lateral support and circumferential fixation, gives satisfactory results not only in young subjects with good bone stocks but also in elderly subjects, and that it can be used with results as good as if not better those of conventional implants (15). The initial clinical results after the launch of the implant further confirm this fact. In fact of almost 5000 Proxima implants used since it’s launched only 27 have been revised. The large majority of those 27 revisions occurred during the launch of the product which allows us to attribute, to a certain degree, the obvious learning cure as the reason for failure. The geometry of this implant has been shown to ensure a good initial stabili... Francesco Saverio Santori blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2615322 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:39:32 +0100 2615322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2615323&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38208&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffsantori.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F15%2Fthe-design-of-a-new-hip-implant-proxima%2F Preserving bone stock is of primary importance at the moment of total hip replacement, also in consideration of a possible future revision. The Proxima stem has been studied and realized with the purpose of obtaining a physiological distribution of forces that act on the proximal femur and, at the same time, to reduce intraoperative removal on the bone and the soft tissues. The mechanical characteristics and the optimal stability to axial and torsional forces of Proxima allows its application not only in the young but also in the old patient. This, together with to the ease of application of this stem in the various anatomical morphologies of the proximal femur, is the main advantage of this system when compared with resurfacing. The development of the Proxima stem started over 15 years ag... Francesco Saverio Santori blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2615323 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:13:44 +0100 2615323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019598&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38208&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffsantori.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F15%2Fthe-design-of-a-new-hip-implant-proxima%2F Preserving bone stock is of primary importance at the moment of total hip replacement, also in consideration of a possible future revision. The Proxima stem has been studied and realized with the purpose of obtaining a physiological distribution of forces that act on the proximal femur and, at the same time, to reduce intraoperative removal on the bone and the soft tissues. The mechanical characteristics and the optimal stability to axial and torsional forces of Proxima allows its application not only in the young but also in the old patient. This, together with to the ease of application of this stem in the various anatomical morphologies of the proximal femur, is the main advantage of this system when compared with resurfacing. The development of the Proxima stem started over 15 years ag... Francesco Saverio Santori blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019598 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:13:44 +0100 2019598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019627&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebridge.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F07%2Fmy-experience-with-proxima%2F I’ve just read Andreas Richard’s Article on the Proxima prosthesis and I’d like to share my own personal experience with this implant in order to give Andreas some of the information that he requested. I started using this implant in mid 2007 after seeing it initially in an advertisement in JBJS (if I remember correctly). The innovative shape of the prosthesis and it’s undoubtable bone conserving properties made me straight away interested in trying it out, or at least to get more information on the implant. So after talking to the DePuy Sales Rep (by coincidence see my earlier article) I started my first. My Rep. constantly told me that the indications for the prosthesis were vast but given the size of the implant I decided to start in a young patient so as to be m... Bridge on Orthopaedics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019627 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:14:35 +0100 2019627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019603&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38209&url=http%3A%2F%2Forthopodduffy.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F05%2Fhip-arthroscopy-results-technique%2F This is the second time that I publish this article. I decided to republish it as I’ve substantially changed the contend and added a very interesting video at the end. Just wanted to pick up on this article which I found in the orthopaedics section of the site. I’ve been to see Joseph McCarthy and seen 2 arthroscopic Hip operations with him, both of which were subtotal synovectomies. Talking with Dr. Mc Carthy he confirmed that the indications for hip arthroscopy are expanding every day and include diagnostic arthroscopy, removal of loose bodies, synovial biopsy, subtotal synovectomy, management of labral tears, synovial chondromatosis, osteochondritis dissecans, chondral lesions, and the treatment of septic arthritis. As always it’s important to keep an eye out for the c... Orthopod online and blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019603 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:31:04 +0100 2019603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1851316&cid=t_107146_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fcarol-king-and-ms%2F No, Carol King (to my knowledge) DOES NOT have multiple sclerosis. This week, however, as I prepare to leave my hospital room (can I take that plasma flat-screen with me?) and make my way home the words of her song, “You’ve Got a Friend,” keep repeating in my ears. I was a kid when “Tapestry” came out in 1971 and I couldn’t tell you the first time I heard the song, but through the years the words; “Winter, spring, summer or fall…all you’ve got to do is call..” have found themselves ingrained into my person. I’ve always held this lyric a lofty and noble goal as someone’s friend. I fell short of it, but feel a better person for trying. I’m also finding that it was an investment I didn’t even know I was making... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1851316 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 21:59:01 +0100 1851316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019623&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwozzer.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F09%2F23%2Fhip-arthroscopy-jurys-still-out%2F Hip arthroscopy is being talked about more and more. Everytime I go to a congress there’s always a talk somewhere in the program, when I talk to friends they’re always more and more anxious to try it out. Personally I haven’t even thought of experimenting just yet, mainly for that reason i.e. it just feels to early on in the development of this new procedure to be able to use it on patients with a clear conscience. But then again that may just be me being too conservative and/or un-informed. I also get the feeling that some companies are pushing the new products that they’ve developed for Hip arthroscopy and so therefore we’re seeing it inserted as a topic in more and more congresses, we’re getting invited to company events on Hip Arthroscopy and to thie... The Beauty of Motion blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019623 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:37:33 +0100 2019623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019594&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38207&url=http%3A%2F%2Fharrybig.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F09%2F21%2Fvideo-of-birmingham-surgery%2F Following on from my first blog article I’ve included this video showing Hip Replacement with the Birmingham Resurfacing Prosthesis. Even though Dr. Bose does an excellent job at carrying out the surgery I feel that by watching the video you really get a good feel for how complicated this surgery is. You visibility is severely compromised by the femoral head which doesn’t get sacrificed. Moreover this lask of visability makes it very difficult in placing the guide wire used to position the femoral part of the implant. I make one quick note, in that when I perform this surgery I generally prepare the femur before going to prepare the cup. In my opinion there are various advantages to this technique with respect to the that chosen by Dr. Bose. I reduce the size of the femoral he... Harry Bigwood Orthopod blogger blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019594 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:07:11 +0100 2019594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019595&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38207&url=http%3A%2F%2Fharrybig.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F09%2F18%2Fdirect-anterior-approach%2F Just hours after Dr. Dick Wallin had his right hip replaced, he stood up. The next day, he used a walker to “cruise around the nurses’ station” at St. Mark’s Hospital, and shortly after that he learned to use crutches on a stair exercise machine. When he went home on day three, he needed only one crutch, which he discarded a week later. Within a couple of weeks, he was walking down his long driveway to retrieve the newspaper and the mail. He was also driving again. “I was all set up for living in a restricted fashion, but by the time I went home in three days, I could go upstairs to my bedroom. It has been a surprisingly good experience,” said Wallin of a new approach to hip-replacement surgery that’s said to spare muscle and ligaments, seems to re... Harry Bigwood Orthopod blogger blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019595 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:15:17 +0100 2019595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019596&cid=t_107146_83_f&fid=38207&url=http%3A%2F%2Fharrybig.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F09%2F18%2Farticle-1-brmingham-hip-replacement%2F I start my blog on medbrains with my opinion of an article that caught my eye while purusing the web for some interesting ortho news. The article in quesiton is can be found at the following link http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/43735.php and talks about a new alternative to hip replacement - The Birmingham Hip. I’d like to know the opinions of anyone else out there that has good experience with this prosthesis as I’ve tried it out in the past with good to terrible results. What I mean by this is that when it works good, it works great but when it doesn’t it’s a big problem; and explaining to a patient why he needs to be opened again 3 weeks after his surgery generally lands you in court after another 3 months. With the results we have from resurfacing, I t... Harry Bigwood Orthopod blogger blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019596 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:04:33 +0100 2019596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522341&cid=t_107146_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F312424467%2F Here is a reminder for you this morning… now go get a measuring tape and get to work. A a person’s waist-to-hip ratio is an even better predictor of cardiovascular risk than their body mass index or BMI. It appears that a large waist size, which generally indicates large amounts of abdominal fat, is more harmful than a larger hip size. Determine your body shape and risk for cardiovascular disease by calculating your waist-to-hip ratio. First, measure your waist at its smallest circumference; then, measure your hips at their widest. Next, divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement. For example, a person with a thirty-six-inch waist and forty-inch hips would have a waist-to-hip ratio of 0.9. Waist-to-hip ratios over 0.85 in women and over 0.9 in men are strongly associated... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522341 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:02:30 +0100 1522341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416569&cid=t_107146_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D68 How to Prepare Your Home for a Hip or Knee Replacement Hip and knee surgeries are an increasingly common part of the aging process. Whether you are having an elective surgery due to arthritis and joint degeneration or your surgery is required due to trauma or a fall, the surgery requires temporary adjustments to your lifestyle and home environment. The Pope Institute Retirement Life by Design™ – Living Well Toolkit 10-Steps to Preparing Your Life & Home for a Hip or Knee Surgery will help you function better, focus on recovery, and better navigate your home environment with greater ease and safety. ——————————————————————————&#8... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416569 Fri, 02 May 2008 19:32:36 +0100 1416569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123751&cid=t_107146_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Faarp-cant-afford-surgery-in-united.html AARP has an article titled "Traveling for Treatment - Soaring U.S. Health Costs Are Driving More Americans Abroad For Medical Treatment, " by Anthony Mecir and Katharine Greider, Sept. 2007. For many people going overseas is the only affordable way to get the surgery they need without bankrupting their savings. For example, one couple gave up their medical insurance when the premiums were over $1,000 per month. They flew to New Delhi, India, where instead of costing $40,000 to $60,000, a hip surgery plus the travel expenses cost $15,000.People who cannot obtain or cannot afford insurance due to pre-existing conditions may not have a choice if they need a knee replacement, hip surgery, prostrate or other surgery. The medical tourism websites say that people may save from 30% to 80% of the c... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123751 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:03:00 +0100 1123751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908784&cid=t_107146_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F162145005%2F DePuy Orthopaedics is one of five makers of medical device implants that reached a $310 million agreement to resolve charges they paid kickbacks to docs, according to the US Attorney in New Jersey. The other four companies are Biomet Orthopedics, Smith & Nephew, Stryker and Zimmer Holdings. The five companies account for almost 95 percent of the market in hip and knee implants. Four will pay a total of $310 million; all agreed to be monitored. The amounts were based on market share. “This investigation uncovered evidence that health care decisions were being made based on a doctor’s wallet and not on a patient’s well-being,” says Weysan Dun, the agent in charge of the FBI’s New Jersey division, told the Associated Press. [Separately, J&J’s DePu... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908784 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:40:28 +0100 908784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825456&cid=t_107146_135_f&fid=35263&url=http%3A%2F%2Fronhudson.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fbridget-grays-letter-to-hip-hop.html OK, so I am impressed with this video. I found it in a myspace bulletin posted by a friend of mine. You might wonder why I am posting a letter to hip hop from a spoken word performer, and why I might present you the option of hearing her feelings exposed. It is simple. I am for the empowerment of everyone and the cutting of our shackles. It is time for empowerment of women and freedom from superficial, material emptiness. It is time for conscious awareness of the messages we share. Please note that the use of the N-word in this piece is an integral part of the message and although it may be taken offensively, it is used to make a point. I would love to hear what you think of this piece. Thank you to my friend A* for your inspiration.Categories: Bridget+Grey A+Letter+to+Hip+Hop spoken+word... 2sides2ron blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825456 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:16:00 +0100 825456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623565&cid=t_107146_130_f&fid=34941&url=http%3A%2F%2Forthosportsrehab.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fhip-outcome-score.html I recently attended a symposium on hip pain in the athlete, and at the conference, the presenters made mention of the Hip Outcome Score for which they utilize for measuring subjective patient progress. With the push towards measuring outcomes in our patients, I looked up the evidence behind this tool (boy, my professors would be proud).Martin, Kelly, and Philippon created a 19-item ADL scale of hip function related questions, which was trimmed down to 17 items after analyzing their questions. They also make mention of a 9 itme sports subscale, which was not included in the paper (it would be interesting to see their questions on the sports portion). The questions are scored from 0 to 4 with 4 indicating “No Difficulty” and 0 indicating “Unable”. The total items answered are multipl... Concepts in Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Rehab blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623565 Fri, 18 May 2007 18:52:00 +0100 623565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=553337&cid=t_107146_135_f&fid=35263&url=http%3A%2F%2Fronhudson.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fforget-imus-what-about-pied-pipers-of.html Biography Emanuel Stanley is a Disease Intervention Specialist for the Department of Public Health in Philadelphia. He is also a freelance writer and spoken word/ rap lyricist. German folklore/legend tells of a story about a Pied Piper and the townspeople of Hamlin who agreed to a sum of money to be paid for the Pied Piper’s pest extermination services. This job was to be performed in order to rid the town of the rats and mice- which carried the fleas- that caused the bubonic plague or “Black Death”. After the work was successfully completed, the townspeople reneged on the payment. Then, upon hatching a diabolical plot, the Pied Piper cleverly donned a colorful, extravagant-looking outfit, accompanied with a musical pipe instrument, and played his music throughout the town drawing ... 2sides2ron blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=553337 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:21:00 +0100 553337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501618&cid=t_107146_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fcancer-hot-spot-found-in-elizabeth-edwards-hip%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Bone Cancer, Politics, Television, Daily newsEver since revealing her breast cancer had recurred, there has been speculation about a spread from Elizabeth Edwards' rib -- the initial metastasis -- to other spots in her body.Last night, on the CBS news program 60 Minutes, Edwards told Katie Couric that a hot spot has been detected in her right hip. But doctors believe it is too small to pose a new health risk, she reports."There are a couple of hot spots, on the bone scan, in my right hip, for example," she said. "And one of the questions is whether or not to do radiation to reduce the size of that -- of the cancer in that location -- and for fear that it might weaken my bone and that I might break my hip. But their consensus was that it was too small an area for... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501618 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501618