Orthopedics

Study: Total Knee Replacement Improves Balance, Relieves Pain Reported March 15, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Total knee replacement (TKR) successfully relieves pain and improves function in patients with advanced knee arthritis, according to a new study. Researchers found the surgery also improves balance among elderly patients. “Balance is critical to the … [Read more...]

Long Term Impact of Osteoporosis Reported March 12, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bisphosphonate treatments, proven to enhance bone density and reduce fracture incidence in post-menopausal women, may adversely affect bone quality and increase risk of atypical fractures of the femur when used for four or more years. Bisphosphonates are designed to slow or stop the … [Read more...]

Long-term use of osteoporosis drugs may harm bone Reported March 10, 2010 LOS ANGELES - Medications called bisphosphonates are standard tools for the treatment of osteoporosis. They include Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel and Reclast. But new data released Wednesday raise some concern about whether the drugs are safe for long-term use. Although the medications help … [Read more...]

Pediatric Sports Injuries: A Silent Epidemic Reported March 11, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Year-round sports and increased exposure are leading to a dramatic rise in adolescent sport-related injuries. Awareness, education, warning signs and early treatment can make a significant difference and help keep young athletes in the game. According to Thomas M. … [Read more...]

Arthritis: Side Effect-Free Treatment Reported March 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Electromagnetic pulses were found to significantly decrease pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis of the knee. In a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study, 34 patients who used a portable battery-operated device that emits a low-intensity pulsating … [Read more...]

Avoiding Amputation: Lengthening Legs Reported March 01, 2010 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Imagine the doctors saying amputation is your only option. That's the reality for some kids born with leg deformities. One doctor is working to give these children more choices, including a treatment that allows them to keep their legs. The process isn't easy … [Read more...]

Exercise Program Associated With Denser Bones, Lower Fall Risk In Older WomenReported February 03, 2010 Women age 65 or older assigned to an exercise program for 18 months appeared to have denser bones and a reduced risk of falls, but not a reduced cardiovascular disease risk, compared with women in … [Read more...]

MRSA: Attacking Implant Infections Reported February 19, 2010 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Almost 1 million people go under the knife every year for a knee, hip or shoulder replacement. Surgeons say those metal implants can become playgrounds for bacteria, leading to potentially deadly infections like MRSA. It happens to nearly 20,000 people every … [Read more...]

Beer: Does a Body Good? Reported February 09, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Beer may be giving milk a run for its money as a beverage to build strong bones. A new study found beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Researchers at the University of California, Davis studied the relationship between … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis Treatment That Could Cure Reported February 08, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Treatment that slows the production of serotonin in the gut holds promise for an osteoporosis cure. Known before as primarily a neurotransmitter in the brain, researchers have discovered serotonin released by the gut slows the formation of bone. In fact, 95 percent of the … [Read more...]

Knee Pain: Filling Cartilage Potholes Reported February 08, 2010 ROYAL OAK, Mich. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- From skiing down the slopes in Vancouver at the 2010 Olympic games, to running down your own road … You don't have to be an all-star athlete to feel the effects of a hard workout. Often, knees take the biggest beating. A new type of transplant is getting … [Read more...]

Bone Disease Secret Revealed Reported January 25, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists have uncovered a genetic secret about previously unexplained forms of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic condition that weakens the bones. A newly identified gene contains the information necessary to make a protein called Cyclophilin B, partly responsibly for … [Read more...]

Vitamin D Reduces Falls Reported January 21, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Giving people living in nursing facilities vitamin D can reduce the rate of falls. In hospitals, supervised exercise programs also show benefit. According to a new Cochrane Review, older people living in nursing facilities or who have been admitted to hospital are much more likely to … [Read more...]

Does Stabilizing the Spine Help or Hurt Trauma Victims? Reported January 14, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The time-consuming, on-scene medical intervention of immobilizing the spines of shooting and stabbing victims before they are taken to the hospital appears to double the risk of death, compared to immediately transporting patients to a trauma center. The … [Read more...]

Program Saves Young Girls' Knees Reported January 13, 2010 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new program designed for young female soccer athletes can reduce risk of injury and elongate careers on the field. A new soccer-specific exercise program featuring strengthening exercises and improved motion pattern routines appears to reduce the risk of knee injuries -- … [Read more...]

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Harm Muscles? Reported September 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking higher doses of the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may cause dangerous side effects. New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds high doses of statins may hinder how the skeletal muscles repair and regenerate themselves. Statins have been known to … [Read more...]

Healing Broken Bones -- No Metal Needed Reported May 20, 2009 DAYTON, Ohio (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- They help hold bones together after a bad break, but are metal pins and screws the best option? One research team is using their own experience to find a more natural way of healing. Khalid Lafdi measures his success in strides. Two years ago, the avid runner broke his ankle. … [Read more...]

Bone thinning after stomach op Reported February 04, 2008 A new study confirms there is a high rate of the bone-thinning disease - osteoporosis - in patients who have had their stomach removed because of cancer. Dr Jong-Inn Lee and colleagues from the Korea Cancer Centre Hospital in Seoul used standard X-ray techniques to assess … [Read more...]

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...]