Orthopaedics News

Tai Chi Improves Balance, Reduces Falls in Parkinson's

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 12:29:27 EST

In a randomized trial, tai chi in improved balance and function over resistance training and stretching, and also reduced falls in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Bisphosphonates Raise Contralateral Atypical Fracture Risk

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:36:28 EST

A study of atypical femur fractures shows an increase in contralateral fractures in patients continuing bisphosphonates.

Honesty Is a Sometimes Policy for Many Physicians

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:06:21 EST

One in 10 physicians reports having lied to a patient within the previous 12 months; 1 in 5 did not fully disclose a medical mistake because they feared a lawsuit, according to a new study.

Study Shows 57% Failure in Large Rotator Cuff Repairs

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:12:42 EST

A series of rotator cuff procedures gives some perspective on what can best be repaired.

Embolism Risk Highest in First Week After Arthroplasty

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 09:04:28 EST

The risk for pulmonary embolism appears to be highest in the first week after total joint arthroplasty.

Half of Older Women With Arm Fractures Have Low Vitamin D

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:00:00 EST

Significantly more postmenopausal women with distal radius fractures than control women were found to have vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency.

Individual-Mandate Foes Warn of Affordable 'Car' Act

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:34:01 EST

In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, state officials opposed to the Affordable Care Act said the individual mandate to obtain health insurance presages mandates to buy cars and other goods.

Marathoners Who Go the Distance 100 Times or More

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:53:14 EST

For most people, running one marathon is a daunting prospect, but research scientist Leslie Miller belongs to group of runners who have completed 100 or more marathons, many of them just for the fun of it.

Orthopaedic Trauma Volume Drops as Unemployment Rate Rises

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:32:36 EST

The higher the unemployment rate, the lower the number of orthopaedic trauma cases presenting at the emergency department.

Vitamin D Deficiency in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:36:00 EST

More than three quarters of orthopaedic trauma patients had vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency in a study presented at AAOS.

Parasagittal Lumbar Steroid Injection Safest, Most Effective

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 12:32:29 EST

A new study finds that the parasagittal approach combines the safety of a midline approach and the efficacy of transforaminal techniques.

Age-Adjusted Hip Fractures Falling in Belgian Women

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:59:52 EST

In Belgium in recent years, there has been a significant decrease in the age-adjusted incidence of hip fractures in women but not in men, a new study shows.

Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flow

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:55:34 EST

The president of the Medical Group Management Association is urging HHS to postpone enforcement of the new standard for electronic claims until June 30, lest some practices shut down.

Snowboarders More Injury-Prone Than Skiers: Study

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 21:44:50 EST

A new study from a Vermont ski resort found that snowboarders get injured slightly more often than skiers, with the most injuries happening in young, inexperienced female snowboarders.

Ceftriaxone an Option for Bone, Joint Infections

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:46:51 EST

Ceftriaxone is a less expensive, easier to use, but equally effective alternative to oxacillin for osteoarticular infections with methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus.

'Doc Fix' Easily Covered by War Savings, Says CBO

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:18:18 EST

Freezing Medicare rates through 2022 at current level would cost $316 billion, but military pullouts in Afghanistan and other countries will free up far more money, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

Biologics, Surgery Offer New Hope in Psoriatic Arthritis

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:45:00 EST

Early, aggressive treatment may help reduce symptoms and improve joint function.

Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Hip Fracture Risk Over Time

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:31:21 EST

PPI-associated hip fracture risk increases with duration of use, smoking history.

Judge Blocks 10% Medicaid Cut for Physicians in California

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:32:15 EST

In her preliminary injunction, US District Judge Christina Snyder said the rate reduction could cause too many providers to close their doors to Medicaid recipients.

Kids' Soccer-Injury Recovery Predicted by How It Happened

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:56:12 EST

A new study of young soccer players and their thigh-muscle injuries suggests that age, site of injury and how it happened may help determine how long a player will be off the field.