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When Can I Return to Play After an Orthopedic Sports Injury?
Recovery is as unique to the individual as is their genetic makeup – it really does depend on a wide variety of factors. However, for many common orthopedic injuries, there's usually a fairly consistent timeline for return to sport or active living.
FDA grants permission to market artificial intelligence algorithm to help providers detect wrist fractures
The FDA announced it has granted Imagen permission to market OsteoDetect, a type of computer-aided detection and diagnosis software that can detect wrist fractures in adult patients, according to a press release. The software is intended to be used by clinicians in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care and specialty care, such as orthopedics.
Deltoid pain: Types and treatment
The deltoid is a large muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.
Depressive symptoms associated with disease severity in patients with knee osteoarthritis
The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrate that among individuals with radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA), decreased physical performance and greater structural disease severity are associated with a higher risk of experiencing depressive symptoms.
Mortality down with spinal anesthesia for hip Fx surgery
For patients undergoing hip fracture fixation, general anesthesia (GA) is associated with increased 90-day mortality compared with spinal anesthesia (SA), according to a study presented at the 2018 World Congress on Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, held from April 19 to 21 in New York City.
No One-Size-Fits-All for Hydrating During Sports
Waiting until you're thirsty to drink during sports could lead to dehydration and poorer performance, a new study finds.
New Hip-Replacement Study Anticipates Growth
Hip replacements are among the most common elective surgeries performed in the United States. And its popularity is increasing, according to a new study.
Return to play for soccer athletes and risk for future injury
A new study presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) looked at soccer athletes who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction to better understand the average return to play time and their risk of injury following a revision ACL reconstruction.
What is the best thing for stiff joints?
Many people experience stiff joints as they age. Others may experience joint stiffness due to medical conditions and lifestyle choices. Sometimes, people can treat stiff joints at home.
Are Pricey Orthotic Insoles Worth It for Heel Pain?
For people with chronic heel pain, costly "custom" shoe inserts are probably a waste of money, a new research review suggests.