Orthopedics News

Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Heart Problems Reported October 28, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The millions of Americans who take drugs commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis could be at risk for irregular heartbeats, which could lead to hospitalization or even death, according to a new study. Researchers found people who take bisphosphonates, which include alendronate or … [Read more...]

Radiation Dangers Among Older Women Reported November 23, 2005     (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Radiation is often an effective way to treat various cancers, but a new study shows it is not without risk, especially among older women. Researchers from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis found radiation in the pelvic region can increase a woman's risk for hip fracture -- a … [Read more...]

Shot of Ozone Zaps Back Pain   Reported March 12, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests a minimally invasive procedure called osteoplasty provides immediate and substantial pain relief to cancer patients who are suffering from metastatic bone disease and have no other pain relief options. Osteoplasty involves injecting bone … [Read more...]

Stem Cells for Scoliosis Reported May 30, 2008 MESA, Ariz. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Three to five children out of every 1,000 are diagnosed with scoliosis -- a curvature of the spine that can have serious consequences if the curvature gets worse. But now, there's a new, less painful way to treat it. At age 14, Matthew Barmore is already six-foot-one … [Read more...]

Transplant for Chronic Knee Pain Reported January 05, 2009 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twenty-one-million Americans live with some kind of joint pain that makes everyday jobs excruciating. A joint replacement is an option, but younger people in pain will need two or three over their lifetimes. One doctor found a more permanent solution that … [Read more...]

Hot flashes linked to lower bone density Reported May 07, 2009 LOS ANGELES, May 7 (UPI) -- Postmenopausal women with hot flashes and night sweats had lower lumbar and total hip bone mineral density, U.S. researchers found. The study, published in the journal Menopause, found postmenopausal women with vasomotor symptoms -- which include hot flashes and night sweats -- had … [Read more...]

Better Knees Reported January 31, 2007 Better KneesHOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- You wouldn't know it, but six weeks ago, 59-year-old Ellyn Shepard suffered from terrible knee pain. Now, she happily baby sits her granddaughter, thanks to a new knee implant recently approved by the FDA as an alternative to partial or total knee replacement. "The … [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...]

Easy Back Pain Fix Reported August 10, 2007 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Medication, physical therapy, acupuncture. You’ve tried them all, yet the back pain lingers! Is the next step surgery? Not necessarily. Before you go under the knife, you may want to consider one more option. Snapshots are all … [Read more...]

Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Reduce Fracture Risk After Stroke Reported March 2, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new Japanese study shows folic acid and vitamin B12 are safe and effective in reducing the risk of hip fracture in older patients after having a stroke. Study authors explain stroke patients have a two- to four-times … [Read more...]

Healing Damaged Brains Reported June 02, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There is new hope on the horizon for millions of people who suffer from brain injuries. New research from scientists in the Carolina Resuscitation Research Group at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine focused on newly born neuronal stem cells. They could play a major … [Read more...]

Hot Sauce Numbs Knee Pain Reported March 31, 2008 WORCESTER, Mass. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hot sauce can put a fire in your belly and leave your eyes crying for more. Now, doctors are testing to see if the hot stuff that numbs your tongue can numb knee pain. Hot sauce is used to spice up your food. Now, capsaicin -- the active principle that gives … [Read more...]

Mechanism of Osteoporosis Clarified Reported August 25, 2008 Korean scientists clarified the mechanism of a protein controlling cells closely related to osteoporosis, a disease prevalent among elderly women. A research team, headed by Prof. Kim Hong-hee and Prof. Chang Eun-ju at the School of Dentistry of Seoul National University, claimed in an … [Read more...]

Mystery Bones Reported October 28, 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors don't fully understand how our bones heal after a break or fracture. It's a medical mystery that translates into a very painful recovery for up to 25 percent of people involved in bad car crashes and other traumatic events. To solve the mystery, researchers are making the topic of bone … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis Linked to Celiac Disease Reported March 2, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows people suffering from the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis may also be at higher risk of having celiac disease, a condition in which people have a difficult time digesting wheat gluten. Treatment for celiac disease can … [Read more...]

Re-Growing Spines Reported November 18, 2009 RICHMOND, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 80 percent of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. It's the second most common reason people visit their doctors. Often, these patients have torn or ruptured discs that cause excruciating pain. There's a new option on the horizon that … [Read more...]

Shoulder Injuries in High School Athletes Reported January 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Shoulder injuries account for eight percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes. New research takes a closer look at what sports shoulder injuries are most prevalent in and how the injuries differ between male and female athletes. … [Read more...]

Stroke Doubles Risk of Bone Fractures   Reported August 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, in the United States, about 300,000 people fracture their hip every year, and about 20 percent of these people die of their fracture within a year. Stroke patients have about twice the increased risk of breaking … [Read more...]

At last, the cure for back pain? Reported 21 August, 2008 A new study has shown that the Alexander Technique may be more effective than other common methods of treating back pain. But what is it, and how does it compare with other techniques? Sam Murphy looks at the evidence Back pain. If you haven't got it now, the chances are you've either had it … [Read more...]

Cortisone Shots Treat Severe Hip Pain Reported December 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ultrasound-guided cortisone injections may be an effective treatment for gluteus medius tendinopathy, a common condition caused by injury to the tendons in the buttocks which can cause severe hip pain. "The underlying causes remain unclear but probably are … [Read more...]

Strontium Ranelate May Be Helpful for Post - menopausal Osteoporosis Reported August 22, 2008 August 22, 2008 — Strontium ranelate is effective in younger postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 years with severe osteoporosis, according to the results of a study reported in the August 19 Online First issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. "Early osteoporotic fractures … [Read more...]

Healing Heel Pain Reported January 21, 2008 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's not unusual for your feet to feel a little run down at the end of a long day, but when feet become persistently painful, there's something wrong. Heel pain is one of the most common complaints when it comes to sore feet and it can be debilitating. Debbie Warner spends a … [Read more...]

Hunter's New Ear Reported September 08, 2008 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a birth defect that causes hearing loss, speech problems and makes kids feel like they just don't fit in. About one in 9,000 babies are born with the ear deformity called microtia, but now surgeons have a way to grow them an ear. Hunter Stephens is growing up fast, but from the day he was born, … [Read more...]

Leg Lengthening November 24, 2004 OKLAHOMA CITY (Ivanhoe Broadcast News)--Lengthening procedures treat children who have legs of unequal lengths, usually involving differences of two inches or more. Often, bulky external hardware is used for the procedures. Now, a new device for kids leaves the hardware behind and puts the bounce back in their … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis: Not Just a Women’s Disease Reported May 06, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Osteoporosis is not just a disease women get. Over the next 15 years, osteoporosis is expected to increase in men by roughly 50 percent and hip fractures are expected to double by 2040. The growing health concern has prompted the American College of Physicians’ (ACP) … [Read more...]

Reducing Bone Loss in Breast Cancer Patients Reported December 15, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals zoledronic acid prevents treatment-induced bone loss in women with early-stage breast cancer. Austrian researchers presenting at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium discussed … [Read more...]

Shoulder Injury Often Handed Down   Reported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Most people who experience a rotator cuff tear – an injury to a tendon in the shoulder – probably believe they did something to cause it. According to University of Utah investigators, maybe it’s really just a gift from mom or dad. Their research finds people … [Read more...]

Strong Thigh Muscles Protect Women From Knee Osteoarthritis   Reported August 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with the strongest quadriceps appear to be protected against the development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, according to a new study. While thigh muscle strength does not predict the presence of knee OA uncovered in x-rays, it … [Read more...]