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  • Hip Labrum Surgery Is It the Right Treatment

    A number of recent studies have reported good short-term results following arthroscopic hip surgery. Most of these studies find that people who undergo hip arthroscopy have good pain relief in the months and years to follow surgical treatment.
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • High rate of return to dance seen in dancers who underwent hip arthroscopy for FAI

    According to recently published results, 97% of dancers were able to return to dance at an average of 6.9 months after hip arthroscopy. Compared with their preoperative status, most dancers danced at a higher level following surgery.
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Healio
  • 12 Common Hip Pain and Injuries in Athletes

    In the past, just about any hip pain symptom was attributed to a "muscle strain" type of injury. While this is a common cause of hip pain in athletes, we are learning more and more about other causes of hip pain that can sideline a player from the action.
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • Review of impact of drug holidays on bone health

    The impact of interruption of anti-osteoporosis treatment in patients on therapy with bisphosphonates or denosumab is reviewed in a new International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) working group paper 'Fracture risk following intermission of osteoporosis therapy' published in the jour...
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Osteoporosis undertreated in joint replacement patients

    Osteoporosis is common in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), yet the condition is often undertreated, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Arthroplasty.
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • How do older adults fare after hip fracture

    Hip fractures in older adults can be extremely serious, and often result in chronic illness, death, and increased health care costs. Experts estimate that some 18 to 33 percent of all older adults who have suffered hip fractures will die within a year, with even higher rates of death among people wh...
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Lateral Collateral Ligament Injury Treatment LCL Tears

    The lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, is one of the four major ligaments that supports the knee joint. The LCL is located on the outer side of the knee. LCL tears may occur as a result of a twisting type of injury or they may be the result of a direct blow to the inner side of the knee.
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • Lower quadricep strength can indicate increased risk of future ACL injury

    Young athletes who do not achieve a 90 percent score on a battery of tests that measure fitness to return to athletic competition, including quadricep strength, are at increased risk for a second knee injury, according to research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Orthopedic Society of...
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • A single measurement may help determine kneecap instability risk

    Knee injuries can be a scourge to collegiate and pro athletes alike, but Penn State researchers say a single measurement taken by a clinician may help predict whether a person is at risk for knee instability.
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Study suggests surgery better than observation for older patients with meniscus tear

    Patients over age 50 who underwent an all inside arthroscopic repair technique had lower rates of subsequent total knee surgery than a similar group that was only observed, according to research presented at the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting today.
    On : 02-Aug-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress