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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
Focuses on bone and sports injuries.
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Non-exercise activity thermogenesis detection using a smartwatch

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis detection using a smartwatch

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel smartwatch system clocks your activity more precisely and could offer you a better perspective on your activity levels than simply c

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis detection using a smartwatch

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA novel smartwatch system clocks your activity more precisely and could offer you a better perspective on your activity levels than simply c
Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterExperts credit advances in post-surgical care for lower risk.(HealthDay)—The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent ye

Death rate after hip, knee replacements has dropped sharply, study finds

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterExperts credit advances in post-surgical care for lower risk.(HealthDay)—The risk of death from hip- or knee-replacement surgery has dropped substantially in recent ye
Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis

Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis who undergo surgery see equally good outcomes from the two main surgical treatments for o

Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPatients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis who undergo surgery see equally good outcomes from the two main surgical treatments for o
Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for ScoliosisTreatment for a Lateral Curve of Your SpineByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on October 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTPhysical therapy (PT) for&

Physical Therapy for Scoliosis

Physical Therapy for ScoliosisTreatment for a Lateral Curve of Your SpineByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on October 09, 2023Medically reviewed byAmy Kwan, PTPhysical therapy (PT) for&
Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine SurgeryByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on September 30, 2021Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDRevision spine surgery may be deemed necessary forr a nu

Reasons for Revision Spine Surgery

Reasons for Revision Spine SurgeryByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on September 30, 2021Medically reviewed byStuart Hershman, MDRevision spine surgery may be deemed necessary forr a nu
Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap

Gene that protects against osteoarthritis identified

by Jim Dryden,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis is one of the most common problems associated with aging, and although there are therap
Genes that form specific bones in the womb heal them later in life, finds study

Genes that form specific bones in the womb heal them later in life, finds study

by Greg Williams,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenes long known to control the formation of bones before birth also control bone healing later in life, a new study found.Led

Genes that form specific bones in the womb heal them later in life, finds study

by Greg Williams,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGenes long known to control the formation of bones before birth also control bone healing later in life, a new study found.Led
Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea

Exercise, physical therapy may help ease pain of arthritis

Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care.(HealthDay)—Regular exercise and physical therapy may benefit people with hip and knee arthritis, new resea
Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

by Mandi HarenbergHave you heard the old wives' tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?There are many beliefs about

Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

by Mandi HarenbergHave you heard the old wives' tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?There are many beliefs about