MedNews — Orthopedics
X-Ray Often Better and Cheaper than MRI in Knee Diagnostics
A weight-bearing X-ray is a better diagnostic tool and much less expensive than the MRI typically prescribed for patients with knees affected by osteoarthritis, according to a recent study. A patient's medical history and a routine physical should be the starting point for a primary-care physician, followed by basic diagnostics. More »
Knee Surgery Recovery and Range of Motion Limited By Obesity
After total knee replacement surgery, obesity limits a patient's range of motion, makes the recovery period longer and calls for extended physical therapy, according to a recent study. A patient's body mass index (BMI)—a correlation between height and weight—has a direct relationship on the knee's range of motion and need for manipulation under anesthesia. More »
Will There Be Enough Orthopedic Surgeons to Meet Joint Replacement Demand?
According to a new study by Dr. Iorio and his colleagues to be presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the numbers of hip and knee replacement surgeries have increased dramatically in the last 10 years.
Dr. Iorio, senior attending orthopedic surgeon at the Lahey Clinic in Massachusetts said, "We are preparing for an epidemic of serious proportions." More »
Older Adults Can Recover Well from Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery (ACL)
Today, older adults are staying active much longer, making them susceptible to injuries—especially vulnerable to tearing their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). More »
Fractured Shoulder May Lead to Higher Incidence of Broken Hip in Older Women
Older women who suffer a broken shoulder (proximal humerus fracture) have a high risk for also breaking a hip within a year after the shoulder injury.
A new study presented today at the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgeons (AAOS), found that after a shoulder fracture a woman’s risk of fracturing a hip within the following year was five times greater. The risk decreased after the first year but still remained elevated. More »
