The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons this week encouraged Congress to challenge HCFA to demonstrate the necessity for the scope of recordkeeping and reporting now required by HCFA and the Medicare Carriers.
Each year, more than 174,628 running-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctor's offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and emergency rooms.
Hospital emergency rooms treat 100,000 injuries related to trampolines each year, triple the number since 1991, reported the Academy, citing U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data.
Delegates from over 40 leading national organizations will convene in Washington D.C., May 3 - 4 , 2001 to build consensus on the current strengths and weaknesses in the delivery of care for patients with hip fracture.
National Consensus Conference on improving the continuum of care pathway for hip fracture patients: to find the best team management model, with the best outcome, and a way to implement it around the country.
Powerful art exhibit tells stories of individual pain, recovery, emotional strength, and human endurance.
Scooter injuries will skyrocket this spring as school gets out and children venture outside. With the populariy and affordability of the new scooters, parents need to be aware of the risks assoicated with them.
Spring cleaning is an annual ritual when do-it-yourselfers begin various fix-it projects in and around the home. Safety is a must as people start home improvement projects involving such items as ladders, lawn mowers and tools.
The U.S. Department of Labor's new report that one third of all work injuries are due to repetitive motions or sprains and strains shows the importance of instituting injury prevention programs in the workplace, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which has issued a comprehensive guide to help people reduce injury risk.
While most may view basketball as a harmless activity, injuries are very common, more than 1.6 million each year; costing 19.7 billion annually.
Dollars spent on musculoskeletal research produce treatments that save lives and limbs.
eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art, featuring 132 artists from 11 countries successfully opened this February in San Francisco for the beginning of a multi-city tour to be completed in 2002.
New study shows that ankle sprains can be treated and rehabilitated effectively at home, according to Glenn Pfeffer, MD, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting at Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco.
To reduce their risk of musculoskeletal problems, workers should utilize similar physical fitness tools that athletes use to get ready for a game.
Researchers have found a new way to repair bone fractures by using proteins produced by the body to initiate bone growth.
Two studies presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found that a high percentage of health care web sites contain either biased or inaccurate information.
New research is now showing that nutritional supplements can influence the inflammatory and immune response. Although many alternative medical therapies are safe and effective, many are not.
Smoking is related to the development of lower back pain and lumbar degenerative disease, according to a study presented at the 68th annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
On Thursday, March 1, 2001, at 3:30 p.m., the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons will host a symposium entitled Diversity and Cultural Competence in Orthopaedic Practice.
More than 43.1 million Americans--one in every six persons--have trouble with their feet, mostly from improperly fitting shoes. During a media briefing at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting, a panel of orthopaedic surgeons will show what exactly is proper shoe fit and provide detailed steps people can take to prevent foot problems.
Female athletes are four to six times more likely to sustain a serious knee injury than male athletes participating in the same sport.
Kids's fracture risk increases during the year that they are growing the most because bone density does not keep up with bone lengthening. A media briefing, 2/28/01, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Francisco, will explain that many sports injuries can be prevented.
A study shows that minimizing cultural, language and economic barriers is paramount to providing healthcare services to underserved pediatric populations.
Denver orthopaedic surgeon Charles Hamlin, MD, was concerned when he made a trip to the Navajo reservation in Chinle, Az., and discovered that the residents were unable to get treatment for hand injuries.
The Academy's new book, Women's Health in Sports and Exercise, introduced here today, examines the impact of exercise on fitness levels, general health and quality of life for women of all ages.
Smoking impairs the health of muscles, bones and joints. (J. of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Orthopaedic surgeons will grab shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. to build accessible playground 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. in San Mateo, Calif. at Coyote Point, Feb. 27, the day before the American Acaddemy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 68th annual meeting in San Francisco (Feb. 28-March 4).
The Bush administration should explore new models for hip fracture care which make the system more accountable to patient needs, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
When Ronald Reagan fell Friday, he became one of America's 11 million senior citizens who falls this year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
The new snowstorm is a real pain in the neck and for people shoveling the snow, it could also be a pain in the back, shoulder and wrist, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
New study shows that Internet users should check online health information for web site authorship and potential conflicts of interest. (Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 11-00)
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, which will build a safe, wheelchair-accessible playground in San Mateo, Calif., is holding Playground Design Day in advance to get children's input on what playground features are most important to them.
Some orthopaedic surgeons are restoring height and stability to older people's spine by injecting it with bone substitute material to raise recently collapsed vertabrae, a New York orthpaedic surgeon says.
New devices which control muscles in the extremities and spine are enabling some paraplegics and quadriplegics to regain use of their bodies after paralysis.
If you are one of the estimated 36 million people in the U.S. who suffer from arthritis, you are aware of its painful symptoms and its effect on your quality of life.
Imagine a world where some broken bones can heal significantly faster with the assistance of a paste or injection. Or a time when a mild antibiotic taken in the form of a pill may be able to "turn on" a gene to fight the effects of osteoporosis.
A new device which incorporates leg and body bracing with electrical stimulation is enabling some wheelchair patients to stand, walk, visit friends and even shop at the mall.
Surgeons in the future will have "X-ray vision" of their patients with new technology allowing them to virtually "see inside" the body during some procedures, according to a specialist.
When degenerative joint disease affects weightbearing joints like the hip and knee, a person's mobility can be severely restricted. Many of these people, however, can take advantage of recent advances in joint replacement.
Millions of people suffer from injuries that damage joint cartilage, which can lead to osteoarthritis. Research today is looking for the key to growing new cartilage to repair and treat this damage in the future.
Thirty years ago, when an athlete sustained serious knee or shoulder injury that required surgery, it most often meant his or her career was over. Today, however, advances in orthopaedic surgery make it more likely that many athletes will return to their sport quickly.
To help reduce the incidence of ACL injuries, an orthopaedic surgeon is urging athletes to incorporate into their training drills that focus on balance and those that link strength and speed for immediate muscle reactions.
To reduce the estimated 800,000 winter sports-related injuries that occur each year, a Vermont orthopaedic surgeon unveils injury prevention guidelines developed by researchers at Vermont Ski Safety.
Surgeons are using medical advances in new techniques and devices to help repair trauma of broken bones for some patients.
A new surgical technique to repair some hip fractures requires smaller incisiions, less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay, a new study shows.
When an accident severely injures a child's limb, the most effective treatment can be amputation. New surgical techniques and prostheses can help enhance the quality of life after losing a limb.
The Workers' Compensation system could improve patient outcomes by providing an incentive for patients to return to work as soon as possible after a work-related injury or illness. (The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 10-00)
Basketball, bicycling, baseball and soccer are the center of sports fans' attention during the summer and will be again when the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games begin. But these sports also get a lot of attention in hospital emergency rooms and doctors' offices, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports.
To prevent school playground injuries, authorities should check playground equipment for loose, damaged or missing parts before students go back to school, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons advises.
Women over age 55 who break their wrist should be treated for osteoporosis, but a new study shows that only a quarter of these women are being treated (The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 8-00).
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