Orthopedics

Heart Danger for Osteoporosis Drug Users Reported May 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A drug to prevent fractures in women with osteoporosis may be linked to an abnormal heart rhythm. A new study reveals alendronate (Fosamax) may be associated with atrial fibrillation, which occurs when the atria -- the smaller upper heart chambers -- start to beat … [Read more...]

Injection for Better Bones Reported January 31, 2005 PORTLAND, Ore. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- If you are a woman over 50, you have a one in two chance of eventually suffering a fracture caused by osteoporosis. The risk for men is one in four. Medications can lessen … [Read more...]

Bone loss linked to depression in new studyReported November 27, 2007 Depression eats away at a young woman's bones at least as much as does low calcium, putting women at risk of life-threatening fractures as they get older, new research shows. Reporting today in the journal, Archives of Internal Medicine, U.S. researchers found women aged 21 to 45 who are mildly … [Read more...]

Out-Patient Treatment Provides Long-Term Back Pain Relief Reported December 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A minimally invasive treatment called percutaneous disc decompression for painful herniated disc kept patients pain-free up to two years later. Discs are sponge-like cushions that rest between the bones of the spine. When a disc bulges or herniates … [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...]

'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...]