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Released: 3-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Association Between Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation and Lumbar Multifidus Dysfunction Is Not Clear
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

One approach to treating chronic low back pain is something called lumbar medial branch nerve radiofrequency ablation/neurotomy (LRFA), which targets painful facet joints. However, it has been suggested that LRFA may lead to multifidus muscle denervation, given its shared innervation from these nerves.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Study Shows Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Critical in Identifying Spinal Cord Stimulation Patients
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Physicians from Pittsburgh, PA, wanted to determine the usefulness of MRI in determining treatment plans. MRI is expensive and requires insurance preauthorization. One hypothesis was that patients with specific characteristics might have a greater benefit from the added step.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 2:45 PM EDT
Study Suggests Patients in Chronic Pain Who Fear Physical Activity and Have Pain Catastrophizing Behavior Are Less Likely to Respond to Spinal Cord Stimulation
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) to treat chronic low back pain continues to rise. Optimal patient selection remains one of the most important factors for SCS success. Researchers at the University of Kansas Medical Center believe they’ve found one group that is not likely to respond well.

Newswise: American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 10th Annual Report
Released: 3-Nov-2023 10:30 AM EDT
American Joint Replacement Registry Releases 10th Annual Report
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the cornerstone of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program, published its 2023 Annual Report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes today.

Newswise: Johns Hopkins Medicine Researchers Create Machine Learning Model To Calculate Chemotherapy Success In Patients With Osteosarcoma
Released: 2-Nov-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins Medicine Researchers Create Machine Learning Model To Calculate Chemotherapy Success In Patients With Osteosarcoma
Johns Hopkins Medicine

A research team at Johns Hopkins Medicine has created and trained a machine learning model to calculate percent necrosis (PN) — or, what percentage of a tumor is “dead” and no longer active — in patients with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The model’s calculation was 85% correct when compared to the results of a musculoskeletal pathologist.

Newswise: Novel exercise intervention hopes to ease pain for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Released: 1-Nov-2023 4:30 PM EDT
Novel exercise intervention hopes to ease pain for people with rheumatoid arthritis
University of South Australia

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that can cause severe pain and swelling of the joints. But a novel exercise intervention could help improve physical function and quality of life in people struggling with this debilitating condition.

Newswise: Nerve block can reduce need for postsurgical opioids
Released: 1-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Nerve block can reduce need for postsurgical opioids
UT Southwestern Medical Center

A preoperative nerve block used in combination with other medications can reduce the need for opioids to manage pain following spinal surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found. The findings, published in European Spine Journal, suggest a way to lessen the reliance on opioids to reduce postoperative pain and help patients become ambulatory sooner.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Nonsurgical treatment of thumb arthritis shows lasting benefits
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Initial nonsurgical treatment, including the use of orthotics and exercise therapy, provides satisfactory long-term outcomes for patients with osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMC-1 OA)– with a low rate of conversion to surgery, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

Newswise: New hope to treat and reverse osteoarthritis
30-Oct-2023 11:55 PM EDT
New hope to treat and reverse osteoarthritis
University of Adelaide

Current osteoarthritis treatment manages symptoms rather than addressing the underlying disease, but a new University of Adelaide study has shown the condition may be treatable and reversible.

Newswise: Mercy Medical Center Now Offers New Smart Implant for Knee with Advantages for Patient and Surgeon
Released: 26-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Mercy Medical Center Now Offers New Smart Implant for Knee with Advantages for Patient and Surgeon
Mercy Medical Center

Orthopedic surgeons Marc W. Hungerford, M.D., Chief of Orthopedics at Mercy Medical Center, and Philip Neubauer, R.Ph., M.D., of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement at Mercy, are among the first surgeons in Maryland to offer “smart implant” technology during knee replacement surgery.

Released: 26-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Fracture Risk Is Low After Femoral Osteotomy in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Proximal femoral osteotomy is a common surgery to correct displaced hips in children with cerebral palsy. But how many of these children go on to develop a periprosthetic fracture (a broken bone near the metal implants used in the procedure)? And which patients are at the greatest risk?A team from the Jackie and Gene Autry Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles recently conducted a retrospective study of 350 patients at CHLA to answer these questions.

Released: 26-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Bone density is kept up by the same process with hair color
Osaka University

A team of researchers led by Osaka University find an overlap in the mechanism of hair color determination and bone resorption, which is associated with bone related diseases like osteoporosis

Released: 26-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Wake Forest University School of Medicine Researchers Receive $5 Million from Department of Defense
Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Orthopaedic researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have received two grants totaling nearly $5 million from the Department of Defense to study the most effective treatments for femur and heel fractures. A $2.4 million grant will support a 4-year, randomized clinical trial that will examine patient outcomes following heel fractures treated with two different surgical procedures.

Released: 25-Oct-2023 10:30 AM EDT
Musculoskeletal interventions may help patients’ out-of-pocket costs and improve economic standing
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

The high costs of total joint replacement and other orthopaedic surgical procedures are coming under increased scrutiny from payers.

Released: 19-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
New study finds racial and ethnic disparities persist in access to chiropractic care and physical rehabilitation for adults with low back pain
Boston Medical Center

Low back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide and a major driver of healthcare costs in the United States, according to the World Health Organization.

Newswise: Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate
Released: 19-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Many infants need cranial remolding orthoses to assist in reshaping their heads. Research from the University of Michigan shows these helmets have a high success rate with infants.

Newswise: AI identifies antimalarial drug as possible osteoporosis treatment
13-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
AI identifies antimalarial drug as possible osteoporosis treatment
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Artificial intelligence is being harnessed by some scientists to predict which molecules could treat illnesses. Researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have used one such deep learning algorithm, and found that an antimalarial drug could treat osteoporosis.

   
Newswise: Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement
Released: 17-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement
UT Southwestern Medical Center

Wheelchair users are nearly three times more likely to experience hospital readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

Newswise: Arthritis Foundation and Cleveland Clinic to Build National Osteoarthritis Imaging Center for Clinical Trials, research
Released: 16-Oct-2023 4:10 PM EDT
Arthritis Foundation and Cleveland Clinic to Build National Osteoarthritis Imaging Center for Clinical Trials, research
Cleveland Clinic

The Arthritis Foundation has named Cleveland Clinic as the future home for its Osteoarthritis Imaging Center (OIC), designed to become the largest repository in the country for imaging data from post-traumatic osteoarthritis clinical trials and therapies.

Newswise: Loyola Medicine Hand Surgeon Available Today to Discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Injury to Throwing Hand
Released: 16-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine Hand Surgeon Available Today to Discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Injury to Throwing Hand
Loyola Medicine

Loyola Medicine hand surgeon Alexander Soneru, MD, is available today to discuss Chicago Bears Quarterback Justin Fields' injury to his throwing hand.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Common drug can improve hand osteoarthritis symptoms: Study
Monash University

Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a Monash University and Alfred Health-led study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until now there has been no effective treatment.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Most Canadians with arthritis and disabling chronic pain are in excellent mental health
University of Toronto

A new study published by researchers at the University of Toronto indicates a very high level of resilience among Canadians with arthritis whose activities were restricted due to pain.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Como evitar lesões durante a prática de pickleball
Mayo Clinic

O jogo de pickleball está se popularizando em todo o mundo. Ele pode ser praticado por pessoas de qualquer idade e com qualquer nível de habilidade. Ainda que muitas pessoas possam assumir que o pickleball é um esporte lento e com baixo impacto, os especialistas da Mayo Clinic afirmar que é importante lembrar de que as lesões adquiridas com a prática do jogo são possíveis e acontecem.

Released: 13-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Cómo prevenir lesiones al jugar al pickleball
Mayo Clinic

El juego pickleball está ganando popularidad en todo el mundo. Se puede jugar a cualquier edad y con cualquier nivel de habilidad. Si bien muchas personas pueden suponer que el pickleball es un deporte más lento y de menor impacto, los expertos de Mayo Clinic dicen que es importante recordar que las lesiones por jugar al pickleball pueden ocurrir y ocurren.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
SLU Researchers Enroll Football Coaches in Injury Prevention Study
Saint Louis University

Researchers at Saint Louis University (SLU) are enrolling participants in a clinical trial to increase youth sport coaches' knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries and how to prevent them. Principal investigator Oluwatoyosi Owoeye, Ph.D., assistant professor of physical therapy at SLU, says this is the first study of its kind.

Released: 12-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
BU researchers suggest new approach for testing treatments for osteoarthritis
Boston University School of Medicine

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and is among the top 10 conditions contributing to Years Lived with Disability—a measure reflecting the impact an illness has on quality of life before it resolves or leads to death.

Released: 11-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
5 Tips to Prevent the Most Common Pickleball Injuries
RUSH

You can learn more about sports medicine and the Chicago pro pickleball team at the Chicago Sports Summit, hosted by Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is open to the public. Get your tickets to attend and support orthopedic research at RUSH.

Newswise: Study Finds Delayed ACL Surgery May Be Safe for Many Adults, Less So for Some Children
Released: 10-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Study Finds Delayed ACL Surgery May Be Safe for Many Adults, Less So for Some Children
Johns Hopkins Medicine

A Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study of medical records concludes that delaying surgical treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, in some children is associated with a higher risk of new tears in the meniscus and cartilage after the initial injury to the ligament, which helps join the thigh bone to the shin bone.

Newswise: Johns Hopkins Medicine Experts Promote Awareness of Health Care Needs for Dwarfism Community
Released: 9-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Johns Hopkins Medicine Experts Promote Awareness of Health Care Needs for Dwarfism Community
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine experts lead the longest-running clinic for people with dwarfism and other skeletal conditions. Started in the late 1950s, the clinic, now called the Kathryn and Alan C.

Released: 9-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Digital Health Tools for Diabetes Management and Virtual Musculoskeletal Care to Undergo Independent Evaluation
Peter G. Peterson Foundation

The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) announced today that its initial assessments will focus on remote patient monitoring (RPM) for diabetes management and virtual musculoskeletal care.

Newswise: Stony Brook Holds Its Inaugural Dental Educators Day
Released: 6-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Stony Brook Holds Its Inaugural Dental Educators Day
Stony Brook University

Driven by the shortage of dental school faculty in New York and across the United States, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine hosted its inaugural Dental Educators Day on October 5.

Released: 4-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Experto de Mayo Clinic explica la importancia de mejorar la salud ósea antes de una cirugía de la columna vertebral
Mayo Clinic

Tener huesos sanos es importante. Contribuyen al movimiento. Proporcionan estructura, sostienen los músculos y protegen el cerebro, el corazón y otros órganos de las lesiones. Los huesos almacenan minerales que se liberan en el organismo para diversos usos.

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Released: 2-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Mouthwash for dogs: water additive with pomegranate helps to keep canine teeth healthy
Frontiers

Periodontal disease is one of the most common canine diseases, affecting at least 80% of dogs aged three and over. Periodontal disease begins as gingivitis, where gums become red and inflamed, and may bleed.

Newswise: UCSF Research Vital to First Drug for Deadly Bone Disease
Released: 2-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
UCSF Research Vital to First Drug for Deadly Bone Disease
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved palovarotene (Sohonos) as the first treatment for fibrodysplasia ossifcans progressiva (FOP), a severely disabling condition that causes abnormal bone formation in place of soft and connective tissues.

Newswise: Enhancing stretchable electronics: NUS researchers develop novel liquid metal circuits for flexible, self-healing wearables
Released: 2-Oct-2023 2:05 AM EDT
Enhancing stretchable electronics: NUS researchers develop novel liquid metal circuits for flexible, self-healing wearables
National University of Singapore (NUS)

Imagine a stretchable and durable sensor patch for monitoring the rehabilitation of patients with elbow or knee injuries, or an unbreakable and reliable wearable device that measures a runner’s cardiac activities during training to prevent life-threatening injuries.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
تنبيه من خبير: استبدال المفاصل والتهاب المفاصل ليس حتمي
Mayo Clinic

لا تقلق بشأن ألم مفاصل وركيك أو ركبتيك مع تقدمك في العمر. فالتهاب المفاصل في تلك المناطق ليس أمر حتمي. واصل ممارسة الأنشطة التي تستمتع بها.

Released: 28-Sep-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Cirurgia articular e artrite não são inevitáveis
Mayo Clinic

Não se preocupe com seus quadris ou joelhos conforme você envelhece. A artrite não é inevitável nessas articulações. Continue fazendo as atividades que gosta. Essas palavras reconfortantes vêm do Dr. Rafael Sierra, cirurgião ortopédico da Mayo Clinic especializado em reconstruções de quadril e joelho.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 12:50 PM EDT
Stay informed on women's health issues in the Women's Health channel
Newswise

Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

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Released: 27-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Help for Complex Scoliosis Patient
Cedars-Sinai

Sixteen-year-old Rishee Ray is making history at Cedars-Sinai as the first pediatric patient to undergo halo-gravity traction ahead of spinal surgery.

Released: 27-Sep-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Experto de Mayo Clinic: las prótesis articulares y la artritis pueden evitarse
Mayo Clinic

No se preocupe por la cadera o las rodillas a medida que envejece. La artritis en esas articulaciones puede evitarse. Siga haciendo las actividades que disfruta hacer.

Newswise: Leave No One Behind: The Forum of International Respiratory Societies Calls for Equitable Access to Prevention and Treatment on World Lung Day 2023
Released: 25-Sep-2023 7:00 AM EDT
Leave No One Behind: The Forum of International Respiratory Societies Calls for Equitable Access to Prevention and Treatment on World Lung Day 2023
American Thoracic Society (ATS)

This World Lung Day, Sept. 25, the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and its founding member the American Thoracic Society, is calling on governments and health care providers worldwide to give equitable access to preventative services and treatments for respiratory conditions, and lifesaving pneumonia vaccines for children.

Newswise: National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Relief
Released: 20-Sep-2023 9:30 AM EDT
National Chiropractic Health Month to Raise Awareness of Non-drug Pain Relief
American Chiropractic Association

Doctors of chiropractic nationwide will celebrate National Chiropractic Health Month this October with the theme “Relieve, Restore, Resume,” bringing attention to chronic pain and the benefits of non-drug pain management.

Released: 19-Sep-2023 4:05 PM EDT
A Physical Therapist's Top Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe from Falls
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

UNLV professor Jennifer Nash shares insights on why fall prevention is so important to maintaining health as we age.

Newswise: RUDN University Dentists Taught Tomograph to Help Paleontologists
Released: 19-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
RUDN University Dentists Taught Tomograph to Help Paleontologists
Scientific Project Lomonosov

RUDN University dentists showed how tomography, microfocus or medical, will help archaeologists and paleontologists in taxonomic and evolutionary studies. To do this, they developed a program that details and accurately determines the thickness of the enamel of fossil teeth.

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Newswise: Ohio State researchers publish national guidelines for ALS genetic testing, counseling
Released: 14-Sep-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Ohio State researchers publish national guidelines for ALS genetic testing, counseling
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and led the creation of evidence-based consensus guidelines for genetic testing and counseling for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the cells in the brain and spine.



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