Orthopedics News

Repairing Spinal Fractures Reported July 23, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twenty-five percent of postmenopausal women develop spinal fractures, often brought on by osteoporosis. If untreated, it can cause chronic, debilitating back pain. Yet many women don't realize there's a way to get fast relief. It's the calcium, not the taste Nora Ripper craves. At age 83 … [Read more...]

'Size zero' pressure on girls leads to weak bones, say scientists Reported January 06, 2010 Dieting by teenage girls desperate to reach 'size zero' could be putting their bones at risk, say British researchers. They found bone strength is linked to fat levels - meaning the pressure to be thin may increase the chances of fractures. A long-term child development study … [Read more...]

Surgery-Free Back Treatment Reported May 31, 2007 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Ninety percent of adults will have back pain at least once during their lifetime. The last thing many people want to have is surgery. There is now an option that has many people finding the relief they want without going under the knife. Last year, Rick Terrana hurt his back. He … [Read more...]

Sports enthusiasts urged to protect joints Reported September 24, 2007 Amateur sportspeople have been warned that they could be doing irrevocable damage to their joints. A report says that millions of Britons are unknowingly damaging their joints through sport, while people with less active lifestyles experience fewer incidents … [Read more...]

Wii-itis Reported October 01, 2009 ROCHESTER, Minn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's happening around TV sets in more than 10 million households across the U.S. An interactive video game is connecting grandparents with their grandchildren and providing a great workout. But is there such a thing as too much Wii?   Move over Monopoly. Many family game … [Read more...]

Agent Used in Spinal Fusion Linked to Complications, Higher CostsReported July 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Back pain, a leading cause of disability in the U.S., is second only to the common cold as a reason for seeking evaluation by a physician. While nonsurgical interventions remain the first-line of therapy, many patients eventually progress to surgical treatments, … [Read more...]

Compound Reduces Bone Loss in Postmenopausal WomenJune 19, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows two years of treatment with phytoestrogen genistein reduces bone loss in postmenopausal women. Researchers from three medical centers in Italy included 389 postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density in a study … [Read more...]

Delaying Knee Surgery in Kids a Bad IdeaReported July 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – As more and more children participate in competitive sports at an increasingly early age, the incidence of knee injury has increased accordingly. Knee injuries are especially problematic in a child under 14 whose skeleton has not reached a mature size. A new study explores the benefits and … [Read more...]

Epilepsy Drug bad for the Bones Reported April 29, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Young women who suffer from epilepsy may want to steer clear of the drug phenytoin (Dilantin). A new study out of Columbia University in New York finds women who took the medication for one year were significantly more likely to show signs of bone loss on standard bone … [Read more...]

Genetic Engineering for Back Surgery (Ivanhoe First) Reported March 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new genetically engineered material made of human proteins speeds recovery time and improves results in lumbar spine fusions at greater rates than originally believed, according to Charles Rosen, M.D., a spine … [Read more...]

Heart Healthy Vitamin D Reported December 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A lack of vitamin D can cause bone and muscle weakness, but now researchers say it may also affect your heart health. A growing body of evidence links vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to common CVD risk factors like hypertension, obesity, diabetes, … [Read more...]

Insomnia Therapy Helps Osteoarthritis Patients   Reported August 18, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new study shows the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment for older patients with osteoarthritis and the attendant pain which causes insomnia. According to the study, sleep quality is a major concern for people … [Read more...]

MDs urge women to test bone densityReported August 27, 2007 A bone density test for osteoporosis should be as routine for women over age 65 as mammograms are now, according to Victoria endocrinologist Lucretia van den Berg. "It's important because we're all getting older," says the physician, explaining that with age bones thin, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and … [Read more...]

New MRI may Help Prevent Knee Surgery Reported May 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A newer version of magnetic resonance imaging, called the 3-Tesla, can help doctors better assess knee injuries in patients and help them avoid unnecessary surgery, according to two new studies. Lead study author of both studies, Tom … [Read more...]

Overweight Children at Risk for Spinal Problems Reported December 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Being pudgy as child may not only leave painful memories of school yard jokes … it could also leave lasting health consequences. A new study shows being overweight as a child could cause early degeneration of the spine. Researchers examined images of the … [Read more...]

Some Drugs Linked to Falls Among Elderly Reported November 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Falls among elderly people are closely associated with drugs, especially sedatives prescribed as sleep aids and medications used to treat mood disorders. Falling and related complications such as hip fractures are the fifth leading cause of death in the developed … [Read more...]

Surgery is Best for Spinal Stenosis Reported May 31, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Surgery is the best option for the millions of patients who suffer from a very common back condition called spinal stenosis, according to a new study. Degenerative spondylolisthesis with spinal stenosis is a condition that affects six times as many women as men and is especially … [Read more...]

U.S. Children Short on Vitamin D Reported October 28, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D levels in children across the United States are lower than experts consider healthy. In a nationally representative study out of Children's Hospital Boston, researchers found about 20 percent of children in the United States fall below the 50nmol/L standard … [Read more...]

Winter's Tail Helps Humans   Reported April 06, 2009 CLEARWATER, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- She may be the only dolphin to lose her tail and survive. Now her progress in the water is helping amputees on land. The research behind the one-of-a-kind prosthetic is making life more comfortable for others who've lost a limb. Winter the dolphin … [Read more...]

Aging and Bone Loss Reported June 23, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Measuring bone density is the most common way of diagnosing osteoporosis, but how often should we get tested? Researchers from Canada note older women and men have more hip fractures because bone loss accelerates as they age. Scientists wanted to find the average rate of change in bone … [Read more...]

Add soy to the List of Bone Protectors Reported September 13, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research clearly shows another benefit for soy lovers. In a study from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., researchers found postmenopausal women who consumed high daily levels of soy protein had a reduced risk of bone fractures. Right after menopause, women go through … [Read more...]

Dental X-rays Screen Osteoporosis December 7, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --Dental X-rays could help screen for spinal osteoporosis. A new study shows panoramic X-rays can identify postmenopausal women with low skeletal bone mineral density.Researchers from Japan studied more than 300 women who had no symptoms of osteoporosis. About half of the … [Read more...]

Extra Pounds Increase Knee, Hip Risks Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Packing on the pounds is bad for your knees – and may be bad for your hips too, if you’re a man. That’s the key finding from researchers who compared nearly 1,500 people in Iceland who had undergone hip and knee replacements for osteoarthritis with about 1,100 who had … [Read more...]

Get Active With Age Reported April 4, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Getting older causes many of us to slow down, and dealing with health problems on top of that can leave some as couch potatoes. But you may not have to be as sedentary as you think. Staying active not only keeps seniors fit and healthy … [Read more...]

Heart Medication Leads to Hip Bone Loss Reported April 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Loop diuretics -- commonly prescribed drugs for heart failure and hypertension -- may cause hip bone loss in men, a new study reveals. Experts say taking loop diuretics potentially damages bones over time by increasing the amount of calcium excreted in urine. The … [Read more...]

Soy Compound Helps Builds Bone: Study June 18, 2007 (HealthDay News) -- Genistein, a natural phytoestrogen derived from soy products, worked better than placebo pills at building bone mineral density in a two-year study of older, postmenopausal Italian women. After two years, those taking the soy product had better … [Read more...]

Aspirin may be useful for osteoporosisReported July 31, 2008 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In an animal study of osteoporosis, researchers have shown that low-dose aspirin can decrease the activity of cells that breakdown bone, while increasing the activity of cell that build up bone, according to research published online in the journal PLoS One. Increased activity of cells … [Read more...]

New Procedure Reverses Scoliosis Reported December 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new procedure is stopping and reversing scoliosis in children -- without a brace. Doctors at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian are using a novel procedure called spinal stapling to treat scoliosis in children under 5. The procedure … [Read more...]

Best Treatment for Paget's Disease of the Bone Reported September 1, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A single infusion of a bisphosphonate drug compared to taking a daily treatment of the drug may work better for patients with Paget's disease. Paget's disease causes a malfunction in the normal process of bone remodeling. Normally, bone continuously breaks down and rebuilds. In … [Read more...]

Reverse Shoulder Repair Reported October 14, 2009 PHOENIX (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rotator cuff injuries don't just happen to major league baseball players -- they send 5 million people to the doctor every year, and the risk of injury increases as we age. There's a new procedure that aims to relieve pain and restore movement by changing the way the … [Read more...]