Early spinal patterns may predict scoliosis in teen years
CHOP scientist's findings may lead to prevention of spinal deformityCredit: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia A pediatric researcher has identified patterns ...
Tag: Orthopedic Medicine
Study finds most surfing injuries involve shoulder or knee, surgery usually not required
Credit: Robin Frank Over the last few years, surfing has increased in popularity, with about 2.6 million recreational surfers in ...
Talk to the hand
MU researchers find human brain can rewire itself after a traumatic bodily injuryCredit: University of Missouri Fans of the blockbuster ...
UTSA studies osteoporotic bone fractures to rethink treatment
Credit: Photo Courtesy of UTSA About half of all women in the U.S. will suffer a bone fracture due to ...
Study finds racial variation in post-op care after knee replacement surgery
Credit: Hospital for Special Surgery A large study analyzing 107,000 knee replacement surgeries found that African Americans were significantly more ...
Scientists find possible treatment for muscle contractures in childhood paralysis
In mice, the drug bortezomib preserved muscle growth and prevented loss of elbow and shoulder motion in conditions resembling the ...
IOF report underscores urgent need to maintain mobility in the world’s older population
Launched for World Osteoporosis Day, a new edition of the IOF Compendium of Osteoporosis highlights alarming increases in dependency ratios ...
Protective mediators can help heal injured tendon cells by attacking inflammation
Findings reported in The American Journal of Pathology suggest specialized proresolving mediators may become therapeutics that alleviate chronic tendon inflammationCredit: ...
The future of bone healing
UTA researchers pursuing innovative treatment for cranial injuriesCredit: The University of Texas at Arlington A University of Texas at Arlington ...
Discovered: Possible therapeutic target for slow healing of aged muscles
New work could reveal a potential pathway for therapeutic targeting to combat muscle degeneration in the elderlyCredit: Image is provided ...
T. rex used a stiff skull to eat its prey
MU scientists created one of the first 3D models showing how ligaments and joints in the skull of a Tyrannosaurus ...
Make more with your 3D printers: from smooth surfaces to complex patterns
Credit: ©Inria The production revolution envisioned by 3D printing visionaries is only a few steps away, when we will be ...
Study reveals genetic similarities of osteosarcoma between dogs and children
TGen and Tufts University novel findings for this deadly bone cancer could lead to better treatments for people and pets ...
Music can be a viable alternative to medications in reducing anxiety before anesthesia
New Penn Medicine study found music to be similarly effective as the intravenous form of the sedative medication midazolam in ...