Orthopedics News

Long Term Impact of Osteoporosis Reported March 12, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bisphosphonate treatments, proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in post-menopausal women, may adversely affect bone quality and increase risk of atypical fractures of the femur when used for four or more years. Bisphosphonates are designed to slow or stop the … [Read more...]

Long-term use of osteoporosis drugs may harm bone Reported March 10, 2010 LOS ANGELES - Medications called bisphosphonates are standard tools for the treatment of osteoporosis. They include Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel and Reclast. But new data released Wednesday raise some concern about whether the drugs are safe for long-term use. Although the medications help … [Read more...]

Pediatric Sports Injuries: A Silent Epidemic Reported March 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Year-round sports and increased exposure are leading to a dramatic rise in adolescent sport-related injuries. Awareness, education, warning signs and early treatment can make a significant difference and help keep young athletes in the game. According to Thomas M. … [Read more...]

Arthritis: Side Effect-Free Treatment Reported March 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Electromagnetic pulses were found to significantly decrease pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. In a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study, 34 patients who used a portable battery-operated device that emits a low-intensity pulsating … [Read more...]

Avoiding Amputation: Lengthening Legs Reported March 01, 2010 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Imagine the doctors saying amputation is your only option. That's the reality for some kids born with leg deformities. One doctor is working to give these children more choices, including a treatment that allows them to keep their legs. The process isn't easy … [Read more...]

Exercise Program Associated With Denser Bones, Lower Fall Risk In Older WomenReported February 03, 2010 Women age 65 or older assigned to an exercise program for 18 months appeared to have denser bones and a reduced risk of falls, but not a reduced cardiovascular disease risk, compared with women in … [Read more...]

MRSA: Attacking Implant Infections Reported February 19, 2010 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost 1 million people go under the knife every year for a knee, hip or shoulder replacement. Surgeons say those metal implants can become playgrounds for bacteria, leading to potentially deadly infections like MRSA. It happens to nearly 20,000 people every … [Read more...]

Knee Pain: Filling Cartilage Potholes Reported February 08, 2010 ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From skiing down the slopes in Vancouver at the 2010 Olympic games, to running down your own road … You don't have to be an all-star athlete to feel the effects of a hard workout. Often, knees take the biggest beating. A new type of transplant is getting … [Read more...]

Beer: Does a Body Good? Reported February 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Beer may be giving milk a run for its money as a beverage to build strong bones. A new study found beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Researchers at the University of California, Davis studied the relationship between … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis Treatment That Could Cure Reported February 08, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treatment that slows the production of serotonin in the gut holds promise for an osteoporosis cure. Known before as primarily a neurotransmitter in the brain, researchers have discovered serotonin released by the gut slows the formation of bone. In fact, 95 percent of the … [Read more...]

Bone Disease Secret Revealed Reported January 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists have uncovered a genetic secret about previously unexplained forms of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic condition that weakens the bones. A newly identified gene contains the information necessary to make a protein called Cyclophilin B, partly responsibly for … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Reduces Falls Reported January 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Giving people living in nursing facilities vitamin D can reduce the rate of falls. In hospitals, supervised exercise programs also show benefit. According to a new Cochrane Review, older people living in nursing facilities or who have been admitted to hospital are much more likely to … [Read more...]

Does Stabilizing the Spine Help or Hurt Trauma Victims? Reported January 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The time-consuming, on-scene medical intervention of immobilizing the spines of shooting and stabbing victims before they are taken to the hospital appears to double the risk of death, compared to immediately transporting patients to a trauma center. The … [Read more...]

Program Saves Young Girls' Knees Reported January 13, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new program designed for young female soccer athletes can reduce risk of injury and elongate careers on the field. A new soccer-specific exercise program featuring strengthening exercises and improved motion pattern routines appears to reduce the risk of knee injuries -- … [Read more...]

New Artificial Disc May Help Neck Pain Reported April 25, 2006   (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new artificial cervical disc may give hope to the thousands of neck pain sufferers looking for an option not including vertebrae fusion. A herniated cervical disc can cause chronic neck and arm pain. The current treatment for this condition involves surgery to fuse the affected part of … [Read more...]

Bringing Real Feeling to Artificial Limbs Reported October 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Plastic surgeons have discovered an electrically conducting polymer (3, 4-ethylenedioxythiophene or PEDOT) that helps grow new nerve fibers in the severed nerves of amputees, which may provide neurologic control of prosthetics. Current prosthetics may look … [Read more...]

Dialysis Risks Reported August 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A simple bone disease test may signal an increased risk of death for people on dialysis for chronic kidney disease. That’s the key finding from UCLA researchers who looked at alkaline phosphatase levels in nearly 74,000 patients over a three-year period. After adjustment for other factors that could influence … [Read more...]

Faster Back Pain Relief Reported August 25, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, 40 to 60 percent of adults in the United States suffer from chronic back pain and more than one million of these people seek spinal surgery procedures. A new surgery is offering relief to many of these people with less pain, less rehabilitation and less anxiety. "My dogs give me … [Read more...]

GPS Knee Replacement Reported August 20, 2008 BATON ROUGE, La. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Knee replacement is the most common kind of joint replacement surgery, with about 300,000 performed in the United States every year. Now, the same kind of navigation technology that helps you find where you're going in your car could help surgeons do knee replacements with better accuracy … [Read more...]

Keep Your Back Intact Reported March 7, 2005 DURHAM, N.C. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Next to a cold, back pain is the most common complaint that sends Americans to the doctor. Back experts say preventing the pain is easier than treating it with these five steps we can all follow to keep away the ache. Former pro … [Read more...]

Low Vitamin D Tied to Estrogen Decline Reported November 17, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ill effects of vitamin D deficiency in men are amplified by lower levels of estrogen, but not by testosterone. Vitamin D is essential to good health, and can be obtained from fortified foods such as milk and cereals, and by exposure to sunlight. Previous studies … [Read more...]

Obesity Alone Doesn't Cause Knee Arthritis Reported October 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity is considered one of the strongest risk factors for osteoarthritis, but a new study in mice suggests a hormone may play an important role. Researchers studied mice deficient in leptin -- a protein hormone that is responsible for regulating appetite and … [Read more...]

Preventing Baseball InjuriesReported July 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Shoulder strength and control are critical to a baseball pitcher’s ability to compete. A new study suggests that a focused strength training program to increase a pitcher's shoulder strength during the preseason may prevent serious injury during the season. "The ability to identify pitchers at risk for … [Read more...]

Rotator Cuff Repair Stands Test of Time   Reported March 06, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – People who have surgery to correct a rotator cuff injury can rest assured relief will be long-lasting. A study conducted among 11 patients 8 years following the operation found even those who continued to experience rotator cuff defects remained … [Read more...]

Special Therapy Relieves Back Pain Reported April 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's estimated that up to 80 percent of adults experience lower back pain. Now, a new study shows a special physical therapy method is a successful treatment for those with chronic back pain caused by disc disease. … [Read more...]

Testing New Hips   Reported January 30, 2009 Reported January 30TROY, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More than 150,000 people will have a hip replacement this year. Most are living in so much pain that they have trouble walking. Current hip implants only last 20 years, leaving many people needing more surgery. Now, researchers are working to create … [Read more...]

Yoga may Help Prevent Falls Reported April 07, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older women who want to avoid falling might want to take up the ancient art of yoga. Researchers from Temple University find women over age 65 who practiced a type of yoga called Iyengar yoga ended up with increased flexibility, improved stance, increased confidence in walking … [Read more...]

Do Birth Control Pills Make Women Weaker?   Reported April 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Oral contraceptives appear to impair muscle gains in young women and are associated with lower hormone levels, according to a new study. Researchers set out to examine the effect of oral contraceptives (OC) on healthy women between the ages of 18 and … [Read more...]

Filling Out Sunken Chests Reported June 09, 2008 LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a problem that affects a child's health, their energy and their confidence: a concave chest. One in 500 kids will be born with it. Now there's a medical breakthrough that's helping these kids turn things around. Just a few years ago, even playing pool was too … [Read more...]

Hip and Back Fractures Linked to Increased Risk of Death   Reported August 10, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study of 7,753 people in Canada aged 50 years and older has found that vertebral and hip fractures are associated with an increased risk of death. According to the study, approximately 25 percent of people who develop a hip fracture and … [Read more...]