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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Good for your bottom and your bonesReported February 24, 2009 We've long been told that getting enough calcium helps guard against osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones more likely to fracture. But study findings published this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggest that meeting your daily calcium requirements may also keep cancer at bay. According to the … [Read more...]

Best Fix for Osteoporosis Reported April 28, 2006   (SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- About 10 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis. The condition is characterized by low bone density, making people susceptible to fractures. But now doctors may be able to offer the most effective treatment yet. Judi Sheridan wants to keep her body strong. She has … [Read more...]

Medicine's Next Big Thing: Growing New Cartilage for Knees? Reported December 19, 2008 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Bending down or getting up can be a painful chore for someone with knee problems. Doctors say many times the loud creaking in a person's bones can be blamed on a loss of cartilage, but researchers are close to … [Read more...]

Hip Fracture Risk in Women Increases With Age Reported November 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The risk of hip fracture among postmenopausal women is double that in premenopausal women, and is seven times higher in 70-year olds than in 50-year olds. Women who had an early menopause before age 45 had a slightly increased risk, but the effect of early … [Read more...]

Kids Low on Vitamin D   Reported August 04, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seven out of 10 U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, according to a study of over 6,000 children by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. The striking findings suggest vitamin D deficiency could place millions of children at risk for … [Read more...]

Managing Pain At Home   Reported August 05, 2009 NASHVILLE (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Total join replacements often mean months of recovery starting with several days in the hospital hooked up to powerful pain meds. Now, surgeons say there's no need for most people to spend so much time in the hospital or take narcotics. Doctors are putting the power … [Read more...]

One Incision Back Surgery Reported December 21, 2009 TAMPA, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Thirty-one-million Americans suffer from it at any given time. Back pain is the leading cause of disability for people under 45. Physical therapy and meds can help some, but for those whose pain persists, there's a new surgery that uses one incision to ease the … [Read more...]

Saving Limbs May Not Be Better Than Amputation   Reported August 11, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – A new analysis suggests patients and physicians should rethink the pros and cons of limb-sparing surgery versus amputation for bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the lower limb. Patients with tumors of the bone or soft tissue in their arms and legs require … [Read more...]

Spotting Sports Injuries Reported October 21, 2008 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every year, 1.4 million teenagers are injured while playing on their high school sports teams. This is keeping experts are busy trying to figure out a way to pinpoint which athletes are more susceptible to injuries. New research shows it may be a simple as adding a few new steps to … [Read more...]

The Sting of Back Pain: Do You Really Need Back Surgery? Reported November 9, 2005  LEBANON, N.H. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- According to the North American Spine Society, 22 percent of Americans have difficulty driving because of back pain; 31 percent have difficulty just lying in bed; and 32 percent say they can't lift heavy objects because of chronic pain in their … [Read more...]

Canadian researchers warn that the incidence of osteoarthritis is increasing Reported August 15, 2008 British Columbia has seen an increase in the incidence of physician-reported osteoarthritis (OA) in men and women due to population aging, with an additional increase beyond the effect of aging in women. "The number of people with arthritis is expected to increase as the … [Read more...]

Drug Cuts Fracture Risk in Prostate Cancer Survivors   Reported August 13, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Twice-yearly treatment with denosumab, a new targeted therapy to stop bone loss, increased bone density and prevented spinal fractures in men receiving androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer, according to an international research study. … [Read more...]

Fix Your Spine, Lower Your Blood Pressure? Reported January 11, 2008 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 72 million adults in the United States are living with high blood pressure. That's one in three people. Statistics show only 35 percent of them have it under control. Now, research shows a spinal adjustment may actually help control blood … [Read more...]

Growing New Knees Reported May 15, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's that painful pop or snap more than 80,000 Americans hear every year. ACL tears often mean surgery to repair cartilage and months of rehab, but even that doesn't always ease the pain. The answer for knee injuries may be growing in the lab. Lisa Groom takes on the San Francisco hills with … [Read more...]

Hip Implants Stand Test of Time Reported May 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Hip implants without cement introduced back in the mid-1980s are holding up well. The latest report from researchers who have been following some the original patients shows 96 percent of 124 cementless metal components used in the procedures are still securely in place 20 years following the … [Read more...]