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  • Stretches for tight hips Tips and how to do them

    Targeted exercises and stretches can alleviate tight hips, a problem that occurs when tension builds up in the hip flexors and other muscles around the hips.
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • What causes lower back and hip pain

    When pain in the lower back occurs alongside hip pain, there may be a common cause. Certain health conditions or injuries can affect the nerves in both of these areas.
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • Deaths from falls among older Americans are on the rise

    Circumstances weren't included in the data, but traumatic brain injuries and hip fractures leading to steep health declines are among causes of death in older adults who fall.
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Hip fracture linked to increased risk for death in T2DM patients

    For patients with type 2 diabetes, hip fracture is associated with an increased risk for death, according to a study published online May 21 in the Journal of Diabetes Investigation.
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • New device sheds light on mechanism efficacy of arthritis treatment

    The debate over how one of the most popular osteoarthritis treatments should be federally regulated could change, thanks to a Cornell University study and a new device that provides a better understanding of the science behind hyaluronic acid (HA) injections.
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Caring for a Loved One Who Had Recent Knee Surgery

    The prospect of going through a surgical procedure on your knee, as well as the postoperative recovery, can be daunting for a patient. Knowing how to help as a caregiver can also be difficult. Here are some of the obstacles that people undergoing a surgical procedure on their knee joint may face and...
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Verywell Health
  • Researchers explore augmented ACL reconstruction procedure

    An innovative procedure that explores the use of amnion, bone marrow concentrate and suture tape in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction may result in earlier return to play protocols for athletes, suggests a new Marshall University study published in the May 6, 2019, edition of Arthrosco...
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure

    In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that performing an additional surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes.
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • AI model based on deep learning detects ACL tears on knee MRI

    An artifical intelligence system based on deep learning is feasible for detecting full-thickness anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears within the knee joint on magnetic resonance (MR) images, according to a study published online May 8 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Got knee pain What you need to know about alternatives to surgery

    Arthritis in the knees can strike people as young as 45, with symptoms severe enough to limit activities and harm quality of life. What can be done about it?
    On : 20-Jun-2019
    - Source : Medical Xpress