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December 2011
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Getting "hip" to hip hemiarthroplasty This article discusses arthroplasty, the surgery used to restore motion to a joint and function to the muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues that control the joint.   |
Technology Research News
November 17, 2004 |
Plastic Cuts Artificial Hip Wear Researchers coated a polyethylene artificial hip socket with a biocompatible polymer molecule they had previously developed, and found that the joint produced fewer wear particles. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Brunner et al. |
Hip Fractures in Adults Hip fracture is a major public health problem in the United States. When hip fracture is detected early, appropriate treatment can minimize morbidity and mortality and prevent the rapid decline in quality of life that often is associated with this injury. |
Chemistry World
July 2, 2012
Elinor Hughes |
Why some metal hip replacements fail An investigation into why metal-on-metal hip joints fail long before other types of joints, such as metal-on-polyethylene and ceramic-on-ceramic, has revealed how the metal particles shed by the joints grinding against each other damage surrounding cells. |
Outside
September 2005
Emily Waltz |
The Body Shop Athletic injuries of the past could have meant an end to a sports career. These days, however, doctors are using minimally invasive surgical techniques and natural healing methods to increase chances of a full recovery. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006
Rao & Cherukuri |
Management of Hip Fracture: The Family Physician's Role One in five persons dies in the first year after sustaining a hip fracture, and those who survive past one year may have significant functional limitation. Although surgery is the main treatment for hip fracture, family physicians play a key role as patients' medical consultants. |
BusinessWeek
November 12, 2007
Arlene Weintraub |
Getting Hip to the Boomers Stryker's new orthopedic technology gives aging patients an alternative to full joint replacement. |
Nursing
April 2010
Michelle D. Smeltzer |
Making a point about open fractures This article describes fractures, explains the difference between open and closed fractures, and tells how to care for a patient who's had an open fracture. |
Salon.com
March 2, 2001
Dawn MacKeen |
Your heart has been recalled In the brave new world of body-part implants, what happens when you get a lemon of a ticker? |
AskMen.com
March 13, 2014
Richard Diana |
An Ex-NFLer And Surgeon Says: It's Time For Us To Quit Equating Pain With Gain Back in the 1970s and 1980s when I was training for NCAA football and the NFL, I worked out like a caveman. But this routine was thorough enough to negatively affect nearly every joint in my body. |
BusinessWeek
August 2, 2004
Michael Arndt |
New Knees, No Big Deal Minimally invasive surgery uses smaller incisions, spares muscles and tendons, requires less medication, and gets patients up and out fast. |
Nursing
August 2011
Sandra C. Voda |
Bad breaks: A nurse's guide to distal radius fractures The most common upper extremity fracture, distal radius fracture accounts for an estimated 17% of fractures treated in the United States emergency departments and 16% of all fractures treated by orthopedic surgeons. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2006
Storer & Skaggs |
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip In general, the goal of the family physician in examining for DDH should be early diagnosis and referral. This is because treatment earlier in life, especially within the first six months, is safer and more successful than treatment after the child is walking. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2006 |
Recovering from a Hip Fracture: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is a hip fracture?... How do I know if I have a hip fracture?... Who gets hip fractures?... How is a hip fracture treated?... What can I expect after surgery?... |
IEEE Spectrum
November 2007
Prachi Patel-Predd |
Artificial Joints That Talk Smart technology could reduce risks of hip and knee replacement surgery. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2006
Leggit & Meko |
Acute Finger Injuries: Part II. Fractures, Dislocations, and Thumb Injuries Family physicians can treat most finger fractures and dislocations, but when necessary, prompt referral to an orthopedic or hand surgeon is important to maximize future function. Examination includes radiography and physical examination to detect fractures. |
AskMen.com
June 8, 2003
Mike Davison |
Dealing With Arthritis There are over 100 different types of arthritis (lumped in the rheumatic disorders group), but the two most common forms are osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2001
Vincent Morelli |
Groin Injuries in Athletes Groin injuries comprise 2 to 5 percent of all sports injuries. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are important to prevent these injuries from becoming chronic and potentially career-limiting... |
The Motley Fool
April 16, 2004
Bill Mann |
Stryker Hits It Again Stryker, the medical device company, reported year-over-year gains in revenues of 22%, with sales just over $1 billion. Earnings were even better: Stryker topped off last year's results by more than 30%. |
American Journal of Nursing
August 2011
Karen Roush |
Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications. |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2009
Ivy M. Alexander |
Pharmacotherapeutic management of osteoporosis and osteopenia The estimated number of individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia, the precursor to osteoporosis, continues to increase. |
Technology Research News
December 15, 2004 |
Aligned Nanotubes Accommodate Bone Researchers have found that artificial joints can be improved by mimicking the alignment of collagen fibers and natural ceramic crystals in real bones using today's nanotechnology techniques. |
Nurse Practitioner
June 2012
Jane E. Corrarino |
Stress fractures in runners Many runners in the United States are at risk for stress-related injuries, which are largely preventable. This article explores risks, pathophysiology, diagnostic considerations, and rehabilitation. |
Chemistry World
December 22, 2011
Laura Howes |
Artificial hips glide on graphite Metal-on metal hip replacements are lubricated by a layer of graphite, say scientists in the US. |
The Motley Fool
July 17, 2006
Querna & Fischman |
Good Medical Help Close to Home Your local hospital might be just as good as any glittery big-name center. Finding out if your local hospital is up to snuff requires some homework. Here are the major factors in judging the quality of care, courtesy of U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001
Swagerty & Hellinger |
Radiographic Assessment of Osteoarthritis Worldwide, osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and it is among the most prevalent and disabling chronic conditions in the United States. |
The Motley Fool
July 17, 2006
Querna & Fischman |
Good Medical Help Close to Home, Part 2 Community hospitals can provide care on par with any of the glittery big-name centers. Finding out if your local hospital is up-to-snuff requires some homework. Here are the major factors in judging the quality of care, courtesy of U.S. News & World Report's annual "America's Best Hospitals" issue. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2004 |
Osteoarthritis: How to Stay Active Common question answered about osteoarthritis. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2003
Campion & Maricic |
Osteoporosis in Men Osteoporosis in men is now recognized as an increasingly important public health issue. Increased awareness by physicians of risk factors for male osteoporosis -- and early diagnosis and treatment -- are needed to decrease the morbidity and mortality resulting from osteoporotic fractures. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2002 |
Joint Aspiration and Injection What is knee joint aspiration and injection?... How is the procedure performed?... Are there risks with needle aspiration and injection?... If I had a large amount of fluid removed from the joint, can it come back?... |
The Motley Fool
April 26, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Growth Is Knee-High Zimmer turns in another fine quarter, with strength in knee implants leading the way. |
HHMI Bulletin
May 2011
Dan Ferber |
Revealing the Biological Complexity of Bones Bones are the body's framework and support, our strongest tissues. Unlike the scaffold of a building, however, bones are anything but inert. They pulse with life and their maintenance requires a surprisingly delicate balancing act. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2002
Richard Brunader |
Radiologic Bone Assessment in the Evaluation of Osteoporosis Because osteoporosis affects a large number of patients with potentially significant morbidity and mortality, it is important to identify patients at risk so that physicians can effectively intervene... |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2003
Sass & Hassan |
Lower Extremity Abnormalities in Children An accurate diagnosis can be made with careful history and physical examination, which includes torsional profile (a four-component composite of measurements of the lower extremities). Charts of normal values and values with two standard deviations for each component of the torsional profile are available. |
AskMen.com
Jeff Bayer |
Hip Exercises Here are some of the main hip exercises that will target the hip flexors and all the surrounding hip muscles. |
American Family Physician
March 1, 2001
Jeannette E. South-Paul |
Osteoporosis: Part I. Evaluation and Assessment Because osteoporosis is usually asymptomatic until a fracture occurs, family physicians must identify the appropriate timing and methods for screening those at risk... |
The Motley Fool
October 19, 2005
Stephen D. Simpson |
Stryker Still on Target The ever-present 20% growth target will get tougher to hit, but this is a quality medical company. Investors, take note. |
American Family Physician
March 15, 2001
Jeannette E. South-Paul |
Osteoporosis: Part II. Nonpharmacologic and Pharmacologic Treatment Family physicians will frequently encounter patients with osteoporosis, a condition that is often asymptomatic until a fracture occurs... |
Seasoned Cooking
July 2005
Michael Fick |
Dem Bones Unless we patients, our doctors, and the whole medical profession change our acts, our aging population, lazier lifestyles, and junk food diets will lead to half of Americans over the age of 50 having osteoporosis or being at high risk for it. |
Health
June 2007
Laurel Naversen Geraghty |
Don't Worry so Much About Scary Diseases Want to put your fears in their place? Here's help: We compared women's risks of developing certain illnesses this year to the odds of some quirky scenarios -- and found plenty of good news. |
