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One-Third of U.S. Kids Have Back Pain, Study Says
One in three between the ages of 10 and 18 said they had backaches in the past year, according to a survey of about 3,700 youngsters. The incidence rose along with kids' age and weight and was higher among those who play competitive sports.
Rotator cuff repair with biceps tenodesis did not impact speed of recovery after surgery
Outcomes and the speed of recovery were similar between patients who underwent rotator cuff repair with bicep tenodesis and patients who underwent only rotator cuff repair, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Pooch Peril: More Elderly Are Fracturing Bones While Dog Walking
Walking the dog can be great exercise for seniors, but there could be one downside: bone fractures
Get in shape for tennis and other racquet sports
By practicing a pregame plan for these strenuous workouts, you'll be less likely to experience injuries that could leave you sidelined.
Stem Cells......Myth Versus Truth
There is great excitement and interest about the use of stem cells to improve or reverse chronic disease. Stem cells contain anti-inflammatory chemicals that recruit healing, increase vascularity and decrease pain. These cells can fight cellular apoptosis (cellular death) and differentiate into multiple tissues, including: bone, muscle, cartilage and fat. They are capable of self-replication.
Rate of injuries among youth soccer players doubled, new study finds
From 1990 through 2014, the number of soccer-related injuries treated in hospital emergency departments in the US each year increased by 78 percent and the yearly rate of injuries increased by 111 percent among youth 7-17 years of age, a new article reports.
Study finds predictors for ACL injury are dissimilar between male and female athletes
Except for increased anterior-posterior knee laxity, results from this study indicated female athletes and male athletes were not similar with regard to predictors for first-time noncontact ACL injury.
Pregnancy and gait: From foot pain to fall prevention
Researchers are investigating how changes during pregnancy may affect the lower extremities in the long term, as well as ways to treat and prevent these issues.
Primary hip arthroscopy yields improved patient-reported outcome scores
Patients who underwent primary hip arthroscopy experienced greater improvement in patient-reported outcome scores at 2-year follow-up compared with patients who underwent revision arthroscopy, according to recently presented data.
Arthritis becoming more prevalent with age, but technology keeps up
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Most people don’t realize that one in every five adults is affected by arthritis in their lifetime.
“Arthritis is a catch all phrase for a degenerative condition of a joint,” said Dr. Randy Clark of Coral Desert Orthopaedics of St. George. “In layman’s terms, it’s where the cartilage wears out.”
