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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
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Researchers find more action is needed to prevent arthritis after knee reconstruction surgery

Researchers find more action is needed to prevent arthritis after knee reconstruction surgery

by Marco Schimizzi,Michigan State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruc

Researchers find more action is needed to prevent arthritis after knee reconstruction surgery

by Marco Schimizzi,Michigan State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruc
Artificial intelligence techniques can help clinicians assess and treat patients with bone fractures

Artificial intelligence techniques can help clinicians assess and treat patients with bone fractures

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators have applied artificial intelligence techniques to gait analyses and medical records data to provide insights about individuals with leg fra

Artificial intelligence techniques can help clinicians assess and treat patients with bone fractures

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInvestigators have applied artificial intelligence techniques to gait analyses and medical records data to provide insights about individuals with leg fra
Study reveals US incidence and trends of bicycle injuries

Study reveals US incidence and trends of bicycle injuries

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite increased use of bicycles by the US public over the past decade, new research published in theJournal of Orthopaedic Researchindicate

Study reveals US incidence and trends of bicycle injuries

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite increased use of bicycles by the US public over the past decade, new research published in theJournal of Orthopaedic Researchindicate
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health

Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageGolf is acknowledged as a sport allowing players to blow off steam and enjoy the outdoors, but a new study led by the University of South

Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageGolf is acknowledged as a sport allowing players to blow off steam and enjoy the outdoors, but a new study led by the University of South
Antidepressants have small benefit for pain, function in osteoarthritis

Antidepressants have small benefit for pain, function in osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineAntidepressants lead to a small, but clinically unimportant, improvement in pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis, according to a review published online Oct. 21 in the&nbs

Antidepressants have small benefit for pain, function in osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineAntidepressants lead to a small, but clinically unimportant, improvement in pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis, according to a review published online Oct. 21 in the&nbs
Mast cells crucial to causing osteoarthritis

Mast cells crucial to causing osteoarthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageStanford University School of Medicine scientists have definitively linked mast cells, a class of cells belonging to

Mast cells crucial to causing osteoarthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageStanford University School of Medicine scientists have definitively linked mast cells, a class of cells belonging to
ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report

ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsChildren taking psychostimulant drugs prescribed for psychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity di

ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsChildren taking psychostimulant drugs prescribed for psychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity di
Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(
Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost
Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee