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Winter's Cold Increases Arthritis Pain: A Complimentary Booklet On Knee and Hip Pain Brings Relief
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 23, 2009
...muscles around the joints to help alleviate the pain. The booklet, offered by the Neurologic & Orthopedic Hospital of Chicago , also provides treatment options for those cases where preventative ...
Cool and Weird: Bionic Golf Gloves
in Cool Picking, on February 13, 2008
...-covered grip. Bionic Gloves have gotten rave reviewes, and since they've been engineered by an orthopedic hand surgeon, they've got the technology to back up the buyers. Features include Pro-...
We Get Comments
in Under My Helmet, on December 7, 2007
...39;re going to make claims, keep the within the realm of reality, kthks.
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Academy of Pediatrics have come out very strongly against ATVs ...
BioDuct Meniscal Fixation Device: Novel Knee-Surgery Device FDA-Approved for Human Use
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 8, 2007
... Cook (MU professor of veterinary medicine and surgery) and William C. Allen (Endowed Scholar for orthopedic Research in MU's College of Veterinary Medicine).
BioDuct Meniscal Fixation De...
X-Ray Imaging Jumping a Few Steps Ahead - Literally
in Philoneist, on July 28, 2007
...his will eventually teach us more about animal biometrics, but it will also be of tremendous use to orthopedic surgeons who can plan better for bone related injuries. Being able to watch bones move in...
JHU Undergrads Developed Medical Metal Detectors for Finding 'Lost' Orthopedic Screws
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 20, 2007
...Hopkins undergraduates have invented a small handheld metal detector to help doctors locate hidden orthopedic screws that need to be removed from patients' bodies.
Yes, very much like the metal...
The Risks of Wheeled Sneakers (Heelys)
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 5, 2007
...-shoe injuries. This resulted to the issuance of a new safety standard by the American Academy of orthopedic Surgeons that recommends helmets, wrist protectors and knee and elbow pads for kids ...
CollaRx® BUPIVACAINE IMPLANT for the Management of Post-operative Pain
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 5, 2007
...management of post- operative pain following moderate/major abdominal, gynecological, thoracic or orthopedic surgeries, CollaRx® BUPIVACAINE IMPLANT is a biodegradable and fully resorbable Bupivac...
High Impact Sports = Stronger Bones?
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 18, 2007
...Surgeons .
According to Vonda Wright, MD, lead author and assistant professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center:
"While we know that exerci...
Osteoporosis and Broken Bones
in Well Woman Blog, on January 30, 2007
...a is a thinning of the bones not severe enough to be classified as osteoporosis.
About.com's Orthopedic Guide lists several methods of treatment may help ward off osteoporosis and the danger o...
Metal Allergies in Your Mouth
in Allergies, on January 17, 2007
...lergies are not only produce allergy symptoms on the skin. It's an issue for patients who need orthopedic implants , too, as well as those undergoing dental procedures .
Here's another ne...
VEGAS DOESN'T GET CREDIT FOR WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS
in Play Las Vegas, on December 6, 2006
...sons in Paris, while those close to them think they're attending a symposium on the benefits of orthopedic shoes, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a call to " The Alibi Network" will make it so....
Orthopedic Implants and Metal Allergies
in Allergies, on November 20, 2006
Whenever we think "metal allergies", we most often blame it to jewelries, belts, and other accessories, which, we can do without. But metal allergies become more serious for people needing knee implants or hip replacements , too.
In one study reported at the American College of Aller...
Preparing to Go Downhill
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 18, 2006
...les of the upper body is still a danger.
To counter the trend toward these types of injuries, the Orthopedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles has issued a release called "Pre-Season Ski & ...
RSB Spine's InterPlate™ Vertebral Body Replacement Implant System, Granted Conditional USFDA 510(k) Approval
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 1, 2006
...m .
Spinal fusion is one of the most common spinal procedures performed by neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons.
The InterPlate™ Vertebral Body Replacement System is a unique spinal impl...
There is Increased Risk of Bone Fractures, Muscle and Joint Pain in Overweight Youth
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 23, 2006
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According to the researchers, there should be efforts in health care providers to recognize the orthopedic complications of excess weight so that interventions can be initiated. While significantl...
Smith and Nephew's VERSAJET™, USFDA Approved for Burn Indication in the U.S.
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 7, 2006
...s.
VERSAJET is used in many surgical specialties for the debridement of wounds, including in orthopedic , vascular, podiatric, plastic and general surgery.Smith and Nephew. ...
Nexa Orthopedics, Granted FDA Clearance to Market Pyrolytic Carbon Implant
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 25, 2006
... The technology leader in products for reconstructive surgery of the extremities, Nexa Orthopedics, Inc. has recently received 510(k) clearance from the USFDA to market its pyrolytic carbon Carpo...
Scoliosis Sytems™, New Hope for Scoliosis Treatment
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 13, 2006
...se of a hard brace. This marked a major development in non-surgical care of Scoliosis, created by Orthopedic Surgeon Christine Collaird, M.D., who together with her team is convinced that the success ...
Gender Solutions High-Flex Knee: First Knee Implant Specifically For Women
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 11, 2006
...n, has received clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration. The knee implant, developed by orthopedic surgeons and manufactured by Zimmer, Inc , is different from currently available knee i...
Medical tourism
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 24, 2005
...ising tide of American and European patients heading to India, Thailand and Singapore for top-class orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, infertility treatment and cardiology that come much cheaper tha...




