Groundbreaking hip surgery could improve quality of life for patients

Orthopedic surgeons at Southampton General Hospital in Southampton, England, have performed the first hip surgery using a 3-D hip printed with titanium and a graft with bone stem cells. 

Nonsurgical treatment may ease pain from knee osteoarthritis

While knee osteoarthritis can cause serious mobility issues for those with the condition, recovery from corrective surgery can be just as uncomfortable.

Excessive adolescent computer use may lead to higher osteoporosis risk

Computers are a fact of life in the modern world and their use is practically unavoidable for anyone with a job or in school.

Study identifies absorbent inner-bone material that may explain osteoporosis

Human bone is a remarkably durable material in healthy men and women, but researchers have never been able to determine exactly what makes it so.

Researchers develop imaging technology to see through metal orthopedic screws

Broken bones are not only painful, but the healing process can also be long and arduous as patients experience a marked decrease in mobility.

Studies link weight loss to decreased pain, successful joint replacements

Many people associate weight loss with a better aesthetic image of themselves, and while the health benefits are obviously known as well, they most often come as a secondary benefit in a diet and exercise regimen.

Study suggests shorter recovery period for hip replacement patients

Orthopedic surgery is all about maintaining a level of mobility and independence in the patient.

Study suggests link between finger length and knee replacement surgery

Every year, millions of Americans require some form of orthopedic surgery to alleviate the symptoms caused by the breakdown of cartilage in joints.

Duke researchers use gene therapy to regrow cartilage within the body

Usually, when cartilage has deteriorated through overuse or autoimmune conditions, it cannot be replaced.

Advances in orthotics grant mobility, ease pain for active patients

Although orthopedic EMR software gives physicians and patients a better picture of the medical issues they face, there will always be patients who live with their pain far beyond the point of necessity.

New tool may encourage doctors’ visits among high-risk osteoporosis patients

Orthopedic physicians should always be on the lookout for new advances in health care technology that may help their practices run more smoothly or benefit their patients.

Cadaver study shines light how knee shape can predict ACL surgery candidates

Digital technology, such as electronic health records, is changing the face of medicine, allowing new opportunities that never even seemed plausible a decade ago.

Ups and downs for Pioneer ACO program

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has aimed to revolutionize the U.S. healthcare system in order to minimize the cost of care and improve the quality of medical services.

Washington Republicans push for delay of individual mandate law

President Barack Obama's landmark healthcare reform bill, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, has been experiencing some bumps in the road in recent weeks.