Category: Orthopedics

Orthopedics

Osteoarthritis Study Uncovers New Potential Therapies

For the osteoarthritis study, the research team conducted the largest genome-wide association meta-analysis ever performed on osteoarthritis.

Orthopedics

Wearable Osteopenia Treatment Gets New Patent

The patent describes the precision-targeted vibration therapy used in Osteoboost to reduce the loss of bone density and strength in the spine.

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

Hanger to Acquire Orthotic and Prosthetic Manufacturer

Hanger Inc., a provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services and solutions, has entered into an agreement to acquire an O&P manufacturer.