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ACR Osteoporosis underdiagnosed undertreated in older men
In the older male population, there is a high level of underdiagnosis and undertreatment of osteoporosis, according to a study presented at ACR Convergence, the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held virtually from Nov. 5 to 9.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : HealthDay -
Continuing treatment not beneficial after five years of bisphosphonates
For women who have received five years of bisphosphonate therapy, hip fracture risk does not differ with continuing treatment for an additional five years versus discontinuing treatment, according to a study published online Dec. 7 in JAMA Network Open.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
Obesity increases the risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women
Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
Novel technique stuns arthritis pain in shoulder and hip
A novel outpatient procedure offers lasting pain relief for patients suffering from moderate to severe arthritis in their hip and shoulder joints.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Science Daily -
Here s how to choose between using ice or heat for pain
W h a t s t h e b e s t w a y t o e a s e p a i n f r o m a s t r a i n e d m u s c l e , a s p r a i n e d l i g a m e n t , a h e a d a c h e , a s o r e b a c k o r a n a c h i n g k n e e ? A s p o r t s m e d i c i n e w e i g h s i n .On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : healthessentials -
Arthritis in the knee What you need to know
Arthritis of the knee can make taking a step painful. Swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joint are just some of the symptoms that can occur when a person has this condition.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical News Today -
What to know about pain in the front of the knee
P a i n i n t h e t o p , o r f r o n t , o f t h e k n e e a l s o k n o w n a s a n t e r i o r k n e e p a i n h a s s e v e r a l p o s s i b l e c a u s e s . T h e e x a c t l o c a t i o n o f t h e p a i n m a y b e a n i n d i ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical News Today -
Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee MACI has comparable benefit to therapy alternative
Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) has been used in adults with deep cartilage defects for over 30 years and has been further developed and modified over time. For the most recent procedure, matrix-induced ACI (M-ACI), favorable effects have been shown suggesting that the benefits are at leas...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
FDA authorizes marketing of ACL implant
A n a n t e r i o r c r u c i a t e l i g a m e n t ( A C L ) i m p l a n t t h a t o f f e r s a n a l t e r n a t i v e t o t r a d i t i o n a l A C L r e c o n s t r u c t i o n h a s r e c e i v e d m a r k e t i n g a u t h o r i z a t i o n f r o m t h e ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
Overweight with arthritic knees You might want to avoid tennis
Stay off the court: For overweight people with arthritic knees, racket sports like tennis and racquetball may accelerate degeneration of the joints, a new study finds.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : HealthDay