New study shows one way to detect onset of knee arthritis

A new study performed by the University of Leeds has identified one activity that could serve as a sign that someone is developing arthritis.

Potassium salts found to lower risk of osteoporosis

A new study performed by the University of Surrey in England found that potassium salts have the potential to drastically lower one's risk of developing osteoporosis. 

Study finds new alternative for pain control after knee replacements

Knee replacements are an increasingly common procedure in the U.S.

Severity of hot flashes may predict hip fracture risk

Scientists suggested that the severity of hot flashes may help predict the risk of hip fractures among menopausal and postmenopausal women.

Pregabalin may not be effective for off-label treatment of spinal stenosis

A team of researchers from the University of Rochester Department of Neurosurgery asserted that pregabalin, which is sold under the name Lyrica, is not effective as an off-label prescription treatment for spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine.

Body mass index may impact remission from rheumatoid arthritis

Most treatment strategies used against rheumatoid arthritis are intended to relieve pain and induce inflammation.

Providers need to rethink recommendations for meniscal tear surgery

Researchers suggested that a common surgical procedure used to repair torn meniscuses may actually drive the development of osteoarthritis for a significant number of patients.

Study supports value of hip replacement among juvenile idiopathic arthritis patients

Hip replacement surgery is beneficial for patients younger than 35 years of age.

Hip replacement a good option for young arthritis patients

Patients under 35 years old with chronic arthritis fare exceptionally well during recoveries from hip replacements.

Scientists discover way to reduce effects of traumatic cartilage injuries

According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the most common way cartilage cells die off has been identified.

5 factors to keep in mind as you prepare for hip surgery

According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, there are approximately 300,000 hip replacements every year in the U.S.

Report shows men’s alarming susceptibility to osteoporosis

One-third of the hip fractures that occur across the world happen in men.

Scoliosis patients can benefit from a single yoga pose a day

Researchers in New York, led by Loren Fishman, M.D., of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, discovered that executing one yoga pose every day could improve spine curvature for patients with scoliosis.

Study shows how pediatricians can help patients prevent osteoporosis

The study, published in the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, found that pediatricians can play a major role in enhancing bone health for their patients in later years.

EHR alerts help reduce UTIs in hospital patients [VIDEO]

Research continues to show how EHRs can help benefit the healthcare industry. In our last video, we discussed a study that found that EHR use can help boost HIV screening rates in NYC and New Orleans clinics.

Is cell therapy the next phase in orthopedics?

From injectable gels to cell replacement, the use of cell therapy products is closer than it appears in the orthopedics industry.

Tranexamic acid can aid total hip and knee arthroplasty

A recent study conducted by the Mount Sinai Hospital System's Department of Health Evidence and Policy and published by the British Medical Journal found that the use of tranexamic acid decreases the need for blood transfusions without increasing the risk for thromboembolic events or renal failure in patients undergoing either form of joint replacement surgery.

Advanced orthopedic market revenue to grow to $42.2 billion by 2019

A report conducted by BCC Research analyzed the advancement of the orthopedic market in regard to finances and annual growth rates.