Orthopedics News

Early menopause no predictor of hip fracture: study   Reported November 10, 2009 Women who have an early menopause are unlikely to have a long term increased risk of hip fractures associated with menopausal bone density weakening, according to a new study from The Australian National University. For decades medical practitioners have understood a … [Read more...]

Younger women more apt to have breast cancer recurReported March 24, 2009 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study confirms that women with breast cancer who are 35 years old or younger are more likely than older women to have their cancer come back after treatment. The study also shows that the likelihood of recurrence in younger breast cancer patients is influenced by … [Read more...]

Better Test for Bionic Joint Infections Reported August 16, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An undetected infection around a prosthetic joint can mean more surgery for patients who have already gone through the process of replacing a knee, shoulder or hip. Now, scientists have a better way to test for microscopic germs living on … [Read more...]

Custom Ankle Replacements   Reported April 17, 2009 BALTIMORE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two million people visit the doctor every year because of pain from ankle arthritis or fractures. For some, ankle fusion was the only option to ease the pain, but it made the ankle stiff. A personalized ankle replacement could be the answer for those who … [Read more...]

Elbow Surgery ‘Disturbing Trend’ Among Teens Reported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Elbows, beware. More young baseball players are walking in Tommy John’s footsteps by damaging one of their most important ligaments. In a recent study, researchers found 83 percent of athletes who had “Tommy John” elbow reconstruction surgery were able to return to the same or better … [Read more...]

Less than half of women with osteoporosis take calcium, vitamin D Reported September 23, 2008 New research presented at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 30th Annual Meeting in Montreal highlighted differences in attitudes towards osteoporosis supplementations. Researchers evaluated treatment knowledge among 383 women aged 50 years and older with … [Read more...]

Healing Hips Reported May 30, 2005 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Each year, 300,000 hips break in the United States. Breaking a hip can be excruciating. Many patients lose so much function that they never get back to normal activities. Now, longer, more intense rehab may be just what patients need to get back on track. Fenton and John don’t look very busy today, … [Read more...]

Ibuprofen Effective Pain Killer for Kids With Broken Arms   Reported August 19, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children with arm fractures fared as well with ibuprofen as they did with acetaminophen with codeine, according to a new study. Amy Drendel, D.O., assistant professor of pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and … [Read more...]

Linking Fibromyalgia to the Brain Reported November 04, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fibromyalgia patients may finally have some answers as to what causes their disease. Researchers in France used single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) to detect functional abnormalities in certain regions in the brains of patients with fibromyalgia. This reinforces the idea that … [Read more...]

New Hernia Repair Technique has Athletes Recovering Sooner Reported July 16, 2007 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Tension-free mesh, along with standard rehabilitation, seems to be the key to getting athletes with sports hernias back to competition sooner. New research released at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American … [Read more...]

Relieving Chronic Back and Leg Pain Reported March 17, 2008 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Sixty-five-million Americans live each day with chronic back or leg pain. Many of them opt to have surgery to fuse their spine and relieve the pain. But in the process, they lose their ability to move properly. Most people don't enjoy spring cleaning. … [Read more...]

Ream and Run Shoulder Surgery Reported August 3, 2005 SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- It's a new surgery to treat arthritis in the shoulder. Instead of holding you back like a standard shoulder replacement, it's designed to let you be as active as you want. Brian Hogan took up kayaking 10 years ago only to give it up when arthritis in both shoulders made it too … [Read more...]

Study: MRIs Linked to Unnecessary Surgeries Reported October 14, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to new research, patients reporting new low-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if treated in an area with a higher-than-average concentration of MRI machines. Previous studies have found increased surgery rates don't improve patient outcomes. … [Read more...]

Regular exercise results in 25% less muscle and joint pain in old age 20 Sep 2005 People who exercise regularly experience 25% less muscle and joint pain in their old age than people who are less active. Research published in Arthritis Research & Therapy reveals that people who … [Read more...]

Total knee replacement surgery can boost mobility in elderlyReported June 26, 2009 Washington, June 26: Total knee replacement surgery can significantly improve physical functioning and motor skills of older patients with osteoarthritis, according to Duke researchers. The study showed that recipients of total knee replacements experienced 17.5pct increase in mobility, a … [Read more...]

ACL Patients get More Bang for Their Buck With Lightweight BracesReported July 13, 2007 (ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Tearing an anterior cruciate ligament can be a painful experience, and it usually requires extensive surgical reconstruction. Though surgery can be expensive, researchers report a patient's recovery … [Read more...]

Blacks not Compensated for Back Injuries December 1, 2004 (Ivanhoe Newswire) --A new study shows blacks who experience work-related back injuries receive less compensation than whites.Researchers from Saint Louis University School of Medicine examined 1,472 workers’ compensation cases that involved lower-back injuries. They found blacks … [Read more...]

Custom Wrist Replacements Reported January 19, 2009 CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seventy million people are suffering from arthritis. Many of them deal with pain in their wrists. Until now, they were fitted with bulky, one-size-fits-all wrist replacements. Now, doctors have found a way to personalize each replacement and save money doing … [Read more...]

Epidural Injections Fall Short for Aching Back Reported March 6, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don’t look to epidural steroid injections to ease your lower back pain. Researchers who reviewed the medical literature on the injections find they provide little relief for pain that starts in the back and radiates down the leg. While some patients do perceive a slight lessening of … [Read more...]

Fractures Associated With Diabetes Reported October 01, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests an association between thiazolidinediones -- a type of drug introduced in the 1990s to treat type 2 diabetes -- and bone fracture. Ian Douglas of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and colleagues searched the UK General Practice … [Read more...]

Health Care Providers Can Prevent Falls Reported July 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For one of the most common health problems in the elderly, prevention may be in the hands of health care providers. In a recent study involving clinical practices in Connecticut, researchers found certain safety measures reduced fall-related injuries by nine percent. Researchers translate … [Read more...]

Injection for Better Bones -- In-Depth Doctor's Interview Reported July 13, 2005 Michael McClung, M.D., explains a new drug to fight osteoporosis that is easier to take and just as effective as traditional drugs. Ivanhoe Broadcast News Transcript with Michael McClung, M.D., Endocrinologist, Providence Portland Medical Center, Portland, Oregon,   TOPIC: Injection for … [Read more...]

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...]

New Knees That Fit Reported December 24, 2007 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It’s a common problem: 19 million Americans see their doctors each year complaining of knee pain. But only about 300,000 undergo knee replacement surgery. More patients may soon decide to get a new knee with the arrival of a new, more-customized replacement. Kelly … [Read more...]

Relieving That Pain in the Neck Reported November 23, 2007 DALLAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Each year, more than 200,000 people in the United States have spinal fusion surgery to try to get rid of neck pain. The procedure usually helps, but can create other problems and limit motion. Even something as simple as backing up her car was once painful for … [Read more...]

Simple Test Better at Diagnosing Chronic Back Pain   Reported April 09, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – There may a better way to diagnose chronic back pain than what is currently being used. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a simple, new test to better distinguish neuropathic pain -- pain from damage to the nervous … [Read more...]

Shot of Alcohol Eases Foot PainJune 21, 2007 Careful now - yes, researchers in England have discovered that a shot of alcohol eases the pain of Morton's neuroma. This is a common cause of chronic foot pain and is often quite difficult to treat. The pain begins gradually and is intermittent in the early stages. … [Read more...]

Adults Born With Very Low Birth Weight at Risk for Osteoporosis   Reported August 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- In a new study, Petteri Hovi and colleagues from the National Institute for Health and Welfare Helsinki, Finland evaluated skeletal health in 144 adults, ages ranging from 18 to 27 years, who were born preterm with very low birth … [Read more...]

Dangerous Flip-Flops Reported August 19, 2008 AUBURN, Ala. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They might be the unofficial footwear of summer. Millions of pairs of flip-flops are sold every year, and chances are you have at least one pair in your closet; but could your flip-flops be changing the way you walk? "I think there's an attitude that goes with them," one avid flip-flop wearer … [Read more...]

Epidural Injections Fall Short for Aching Back Reported March 6, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don’t look to epidural steroid injections to ease your lower back pain. Researchers who reviewed the medical literature on the injections find they provide little relief for pain that starts in the back and radiates down the leg. While some patients do perceive a slight lessening of … [Read more...]