For traumatic and osteoarthritis, biologic joint replacements could be the wave of the future for surgery centers, said Kevin Stone, MD, The Stone Clinic at the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago on June 10.
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Patellar tendinopathy is common among elite soccer players, although exposure to artificial turf did not increase the prevalence or incidence of injury, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Most patients with bursitis in the hips, knees, heels and elbows can be managed with non-operative care, according to an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons news release.
Here are 16 instances of hospitals constructing new orthopedic centers, acquiring orthopedic practices and partnering with surgery centers.
Approximately 400 orthopedic surgeons visited legislators on Capitol Hill in April to discuss issues with members of Congress, according to an AAOS Now report.
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Revision fixation with a 5.5 millimeter or larger screw and autologous bone grafting for symptomatic re-fractures and non-unions in elite athletes is the best treatment method, according to a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Allegan (Mich.) Orthopedics, led by Mark Warner, MD, has become part of Allegan General Hospital, according to a report from The Holland Sentinel.
James Andrews, MD, founder of Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala., recently performed ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on Cincinnati Reds pitcher Mike Dennhardt, according to a report from The Record.
Here are five new studies impacting sports medicine. The studies were published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine, unless otherwise noted.
The physical therapy and occupational therapy department of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago now offers the Alter G Anti-Gravity treadmill, according to a practice news release.