Arthroscopy and open surgery are equally efficacious in treating common hip...
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have found that in comparison to open surgery, arthroscopic treatment of a common hip problem that leads to arthritis produces similar outcomes in terms of...
View ArticleArthroscopic treatment of common hip problem improves range of motion
Arthroscopic treatment of a common hip problem that leads to arthritis is successful in terms of restoring range of motion, according to results from a recent Hospital for Special Surgery study. The...
View ArticleStudy identifies patients who should not undergo surgery for a snapping hip...
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have identified a group of patients who may have increased difficulty for surgical treatment of a snapping psoas, a condition that usually develops because a...
View ArticleWith help from UCLA, teenage cancer patient begins to make strides
The doctors told Allie Newman that the pain in her right thigh was tendonitis, nothing to worry about. A little physical therapy and she'd be as good as new.
View ArticleStem cell-powered implant set to revolutionize orthopedic surgery (w/ Video)
Scientists at the University of Glasgow are working to harness the regenerative power of stem cells to improve orthopaedic implant surgery.
View ArticleResearcher develops new coating to help bone implants last
(Medical Xpress)—Two Colorado State University professors have developed a nanostructured surface coating for bone that is expected to help improve the lifetime of bone implants.
View ArticleStudy reveals 'unacceptably high' hip resurfacing failure rates
an alternative to hip replacement often recommended to younger patients – is prone to early failure in many instances, and should not be used in women, according to an Article published Online First in...
View ArticleArtificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say
Soon after Scott Ebert had his arthritic right hip replaced at 48, he felt so much better he named his new puppy Stryker, after the cool-sounding brand of his hip implant. But his relief was short-lived.
View ArticleAlternative hip replacement technique results in faster recovery
(Medical Xpress)—University of California, San Diego Health System is one of only a few hospitals in the nation to offer computer-assisted navigation technology with the direct anterior hip replacement...
View ArticleMore sunlight months during pregnancy gives newborns longer thighbones, study...
(Medical Xpress)—The seasonal variation of sunlight in Ireland means newborns from Caucasian women who had more sunlight months during their pregnancy (April – Sep) are more likely to have longer...
View ArticleStudy outlines risk factors for poor outcome, mortality following hip fracture
A new study, presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), identifies predictors of complications and mortality following a hip fracture, including...
View ArticleProfessional surfer back in the water after successful surgery to treat rare...
When professional surfer Richie Lovett began experiencing hip pain at 31, he attributed it to his athletic lifestyle. But after months of discomfort and preliminary tests, the Australian native learned...
View ArticleMore evidence ties some bone-building drugs to rare fractures
(HealthDay)—Taking osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates to help prevent fractures may carry a slight risk for unusual breaks in the thigh bone, Swedish researchers report.
View ArticleNovel leg prosthesis approved
(HealthDay)—A prosthesis for people with above-the-knee amputations who cannot use a conventional device has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
View ArticleCritically ill patients at long-term risk for bone fracture
One year after being hospitalized in intensive care, patients have reduced bone mass that puts them at greater risk for fractures, according to a new study published online ahead of print in the...
View ArticleTask force provides guidance on use of osteoporosis drugs
A new report by a Task force of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research provides guidance on the use of bisphosphonates, which are the most commonly used medications for osteoporosis.
View ArticleNew WHO international fetal growth charts
A research article published in PLOS Medicine contributes to the evidence base regarding the use of population charts for detection of fetal growth disorders and how best to determine risk of...
View ArticleHip dysplasia: When is surgery required?
Dear Mayo Clinic: What causes hip dysplasia in adults, and can it be treated without a total hip replacement?
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