No substance is without potential complications, which includes "natural" and "herbal" remedies and dietary supplements, explained at a media briefing at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 69th Annual Meeting.
Baby Boomers whose knees are giving way to arthritis, can best manage their condition by giving up jogging and weekend basketball, explained at a media briefing at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Children's foot problems have always been a topic of interest among parents as well as orthopaedic professionals. At a briefing held during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 69th Annual Meeting, an evaluation of common pediatric foot deformities was given.
The musculoskeletal disease burden in the developing world is predicted to increase over the next twenty years. Common orthopaedic conditions treated in the developing world include: late presentation of trauma, untreated congenital deformities, and sequelae of infectious disease.
Osteoporosis and an overall decline in health and agility can put older adults at heightened risk for bone fractures. When those fractures occur, treatment can be complex and healing can be slow.
Orthopaedic surgeons' offices begin to work proactively to identify and deal with family violence, which includes domestic, child and elder abuse, reported at a media briefing at the 69th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
If you were 15 and fractured your femur (thigh bone) in an accident, which would you prefer: (1) several weeks in the hospital in traction, followed by several months in a body cast; or (2) surgery, a few days in the hospital, and the rest of your recuperation at home and school in a wheelchair or on crutches?
"Professional and college sports teams garner lavish media attention and sophisticated medical care; unfortunately, the needs of high school athletes often get relegated to the sidelines as adult athletes take the spotlight," stated at a media briefing at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 69th Annual Meeting.
Orthopaedic surgeons are pioneering the application of robotics and other computer technologies to the repair of bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, feet cushion up to one million pounds of pressure in an hour of exercise. "Its no wonder that the foot and ankle continue to be the areas in the musculoskeletal system that render the most complaints," said a San Francisco orthopaedic surgeon, at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' 69th Annual Meeting.
The tendency among high school athletes to "tough it out" requires team physicians to be tough themselves about protecting young players.
Orthopaedic surgeons are rethinking traditional wisdom about who is and who isn't a good candidate for total hip replacement surgery, a procedure that replaces the bones of the hip with an artificial joint.
A recent study shows that waiting too long to have arthroplasty surgery can have a detrimental effect on the outcome.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and coalition partners Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, will provide volunteer labor and funding to build a one-of-a-kind safe, universally accessible playground at Reverchon Park (3505 Maple Avenue) on Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as a public service and gift to the community.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, representing 25,500 U.S. and international orthopaedic surgeons, will hold its 69th Annual Meeting February 13 - 17, 2002 at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, TX.
Snowstorms can be a 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.
Orthopaedic surgeons are seeing increases in the number of patients using Complementary and Alternative Medicine as part of their health routine. Complementary and Alternative Medicine is that range of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies that mainstream, conventional, Western medicine does not commonly use, accept, or make available.
Orthopaedic Knowledge Online, the newest web site from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons successfully launched this October is bringing members instant access to video demonstrations and text-based information regarding the diagnosis, treatment and management of musculoskeletal disorders.
To reduce the risk of childrens' injuries this Halloween, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is urging parents to be aware of the potential safety hazards during the customary trick or treat excursions.
Cigarette smoking is not only bad for your heart and lungs. New reports are showing nicotine is also bad for your bones, muscles and joints.
Ballroom dancing, ballet, swing, two-step, and hip-hop all have something serious in common. Each has the potential for career ending injury to dancers, whether recreational or professional.
With the realization that hip fractures constitute an enormous public health crisis, 11 national organizations were compelled to action.
Although 40 to 50 percent of pregnant women initially complain of back pain, which usually resolves within a week or two of delivery, their chance of having back pain again increases after the baby is born.
Musicians and other performing artists are exposed to tremendous amounts of stress in the upper extremities during practices and recitals. The rigors encountered by performing artists are similar to those endured by the professional athlete.
Aall-terrain vehicle (ATV) injuries and deaths are skyrocketing. While providing transportation for off road activities and entertainment, they pose a threat to the safety of children, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Bicycles, basketball, football and roller sports top the list of eight recreational activities with the largest number of musculoskeletal injuries among children ages 5 -14 years.
Everyone loses when workers are injured or disabled for long periods of time. The insurer, employer and society suffer the economic losses, while the employee suffers the individual loss from time off work, decreased income and costly medical bills.
Articular cartilage is not immune to factors that can lead to its eventual breakdown and diseases.
Powerful artwork that tells the story of orthopaedics from patient and physician perspectives is now on display at the Chicago Cultural Center from September 22-November 25 -- and is coming to the United Nations Visitors Lobby January 21-February 28, 2002.
The editor-in-chief, Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and other leading orthopaedic surgeons from around the U.S., will present the latest musculoskeletal news at Orthopaedics Update 2001 for the news media, October 17.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers tips on how to prevent injuries while working around the home this fall. Simple projects such as climbing ladders, bending to pick up boxes of decorations, lifting and hauling away debris, and handing up holiday lights, can create serious injury risks if not done appropriately and with caution.
Safety first seems to be top on the list for young sports enthusiasts. In an on-line survey conducted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, over 81 percent of youth who did not have a sports related injury, also indicated that they were aware of the safety risks and guidelines. Additionally, 78 percent said they use safety equipment all or most of the time while engaged in a sports or recreational activity.
Winter sports cause many injuries that could be prevented by following simple safety precautions, including selection of proper equipment and participation in aerobic conditioning and training. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers guidelines and safety tips for preventing winter sports' injuries.
As the winter season approaches and basketball enthusiasts hit the court, basketball-related injuries are on the rise. Hospitals and doctors' offices treated more than 1.6M basketball-related injuries in the year 2000, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. It cost the U.S more than over $19B in medical, legal, work loss and pain and suffering expenses.
If you are one of the 42 million Americans who is moving this year, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has lifting safety tips to avoid back injury.
Eighty percent of respondents to an online global women's shoe survey say their feet hurt, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and, as a result of a reported shoe-related foot problem, 85 percent changed shoewear or wear the shoes less often.
Heading back to school is an exciting event for children; many will make decisions to join sport teams or engage in recreational activities. Moms and dads spend hundreds of dollars on equipment needed to participate; but are these young sport enthusiasts prepared to meet an injury head-on?
To determine which sports and recreational activities have the most injuries, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is surveying families about safety gear usage, sports participation and injury prevalence.
For many students, back to school can mean the beginning of back and shoulder pain from carrying a weighty backpack. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons advises students to start conditioning their bodies before attempting to carry heavy backpacks.
To help reduce the risk of sports injuries, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is teaming up with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society and launching a national public service campaign featuring baseball legend Cal Ripken.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons wants to know whether or not you and your family have sustained a sports injury. If you respond to the survey, you will be rewarded with tips, guidelines and exercises to reduce your injury risk.
To determine the prevalence of foot pain among women, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is conducting a survey online through August 17 about women's foot problems, high heels and uncomfortable shoes.
After this week's meeting with President George W. Bush, leaders of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons are encouraged by the president's support of patient access to specialty care.
To reduce the risk of hand amputation and other fireworks-related injury, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is urging people not to handle, ignite or transport these devices--even if their state permits it.
To combat the rise in playground injuries--420,275 for the first nine months of 2000 vs. 409,180 for the first nine months of 1999--the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is urging parents to ensure adult supervision of children at the playground.
The results of a special online survey conducted by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), found that both men and women were fairly knowledgeable about osteoporosis and its risk factors.
Before you send your little ones out to enjoy summer's many activities, be sure your children know important safety tips to help make their playtime injury-free. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers safety tips for use with in-line skates and skateboards.
Smoking has a significantly negative impact on healing and recovery from cervical spine fusion.
Each year, more than 150,000 swimming-related injuries are treated in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, ambulatory surgery centers and hospital emergency rooms. Many of the injuries can be prevented.
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.
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