Orthopedics

Re-Growing Spines Reported November 18, 2009 RICHMOND, Va. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- About 80 percent of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. It's the second most common reason people visit their doctors. Often, these patients have torn or ruptured discs that cause excruciating pain. There's a new option on the horizon that … [Read more...]

Shoulder Injuries in High School Athletes Reported January 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Shoulder injuries account for eight percent of all injuries sustained by high school athletes. New research takes a closer look at what sports shoulder injuries are most prevalent in and how the injuries differ between male and female athletes. … [Read more...]

Stroke Doubles Risk of Bone Fractures   Reported August 07, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, in the United States, about 300,000 people fracture their hip every year, and about 20 percent of these people die of their fracture within a year. Stroke patients have about twice the increased risk of breaking … [Read more...]

At last, the cure for back pain? Reported 21 August, 2008 A new study has shown that the Alexander Technique may be more effective than other common methods of treating back pain. But what is it, and how does it compare with other techniques? Sam Murphy looks at the evidence Back pain. If you haven't got it now, the chances are you've either had it … [Read more...]

Cortisone Shots Treat Severe Hip Pain Reported December 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Ultrasound-guided cortisone injections may be an effective treatment for gluteus medius tendinopathy, a common condition caused by injury to the tendons in the buttocks which can cause severe hip pain. "The underlying causes remain unclear but probably are … [Read more...]

Strontium Ranelate May Be Helpful for Post - menopausal Osteoporosis Reported August 22, 2008 August 22, 2008 — Strontium ranelate is effective in younger postmenopausal women aged 50 to 65 years with severe osteoporosis, according to the results of a study reported in the August 19 Online First issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. "Early osteoporotic fractures … [Read more...]

Healing Heel Pain Reported January 21, 2008 CHICAGO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's not unusual for your feet to feel a little run down at the end of a long day, but when feet become persistently painful, there's something wrong. Heel pain is one of the most common complaints when it comes to sore feet and it can be debilitating. Debbie Warner spends a … [Read more...]

Hunter's New Ear Reported September 08, 2008 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's a birth defect that causes hearing loss, speech problems and makes kids feel like they just don't fit in. About one in 9,000 babies are born with the ear deformity called microtia, but now surgeons have a way to grow them an ear. Hunter Stephens is growing up fast, but from the day he was born, … [Read more...]

Leg Lengthening November 24, 2004 OKLAHOMA CITY (Ivanhoe Broadcast News)--Lengthening procedures treat children who have legs of unequal lengths, usually involving differences of two inches or more. Often, bulky external hardware is used for the procedures. Now, a new device for kids leaves the hardware behind and puts the bounce back in their … [Read more...]

Osteoporosis: Not Just a Women’s Disease Reported May 06, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Osteoporosis is not just a disease women get. Over the next 15 years, osteoporosis is expected to increase in men by roughly 50 percent and hip fractures are expected to double by 2040. The growing health concern has prompted the American College of Physicians’ (ACP) … [Read more...]

Reducing Bone Loss in Breast Cancer Patients Reported December 15, 2004 SAN ANTONIO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research reveals zoledronic acid prevents treatment-induced bone loss in women with early-stage breast cancer. Austrian researchers presenting at the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium discussed … [Read more...]

Shoulder Injury Often Handed Down   Reported May 05, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Most people who experience a rotator cuff tear – an injury to a tendon in the shoulder – probably believe they did something to cause it. According to University of Utah investigators, maybe it’s really just a gift from mom or dad. Their research finds people … [Read more...]

Strong Thigh Muscles Protect Women From Knee Osteoarthritis   Reported August 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with the strongest quadriceps appear to be protected against the development of knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms, according to a new study. While thigh muscle strength does not predict the presence of knee OA uncovered in x-rays, it … [Read more...]

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...]