Category: Orthopedics

Orthopedics

New Guideline for Elective Hip, Knee Replacement Timing

This guideline focuses on the timing of hip and knee arthroplasty, and when additional nonoperative treatment or delays for medical optimization are appropriate for patients.

Orthopedics

Both High-, Low-Dose Exercise Therapy Good for Knee OA

Study results surprised researchers comparing high-dose versus low-dose exercise therapy in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis.

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

New Drug Offers Hope for People with Hand Osteoarthritis

The drug talarozole – which increases retinoic acid – could be a promising new treatment for hand osteoarthritis, according to researchers.

Braces

OPUM and Corflex Partner to Deliver Remote Clinical-Grade Knee Assessments

OPUM, developer of the Digital Knee sensor, has partnered with bracing manufacturer Corflex Global to digitize knee assessments.

Joint Replacement

Functional Outcome Measures Show Faster Recovery with ‘Partial’ Versus Total Knee Arthroplasty

In select patients, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty shortens the recovery time for two key measures of physical function, a study notes.

Orthotics

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears Joins Gala Celebration of Foot Levelers 70th Anniversary

Foot Levelers hosted a 70th anniversary gala at their Roanoke, Virginia headquarters, attended by Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears.