Category: Orthopedics

Orthopedics

Most Racket Sports Players Return to Play at Similar Skill Level After Joint Arthroplasty

In a study, most racket sports players successfully returned to play within six months after joint arthroplasty, often at similar skill levels.

Orthopedics

Clinical Trial to Address Osteoarthritis After ACL Surgery

will investigate whether using concentrated bone marrow aspirate (cBMA) can help patients to heal more effectively and prevent PTOA after revision surgery.

Orthopedics

One-Fourth of Former Olympians Develop Osteoarthritis, Per Study

Competing at elite level in sport is linked with an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis and joint pain later in life, a study notes.

Arthritis

National Osteoarthritis Imaging Center Location Announced

The Arthritis Foundation has announced 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.

Braces

Vero Ankle Brace Now Available

The new Vero Ankle brace was developed by orthopedic surgeons to help ankle-injury patients rehabilitate and restore mobility.

Joint Replacement

More Patients Able to Go Home Day of Knee Surgery

Many patients are surprised to learn they can go home the same day as knee surgery, thanks to pre-habilitation and improvements in knee replacement technology, surgical technique, and pain management.

Orthotics

3D-Printed Insole Measures Pressure in Shoe

No need for pressure mats with a 3D-printed insole with embedded sensors that could benefit athletes and patients with musculoskeletal pain.