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Smartphones Aid Recovery From Broken Leg, Hip
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — A person’s smartphone can show how well they’ll recover from a broken leg or hip, a new study says. Smartphone data showing a person’s mobility prior to their injury provides ...
Preinjury Mobility Predicts Adults' Recovery After Lower-Extremity Fracture
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Preinjury mobility data predicts recovery following a lower-extremity fracture in adults, according to a proof-of-concept study published online April 28 in the Journal of ...
Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Out for Season With Torn Achilles
WEDNESDAY, May 14, 2025 — Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will miss the rest of the season after tearing his Achilles tendon. The team announced Tuesday that Tatum had surgery to repair the i...
Muscle Quality Could Be Key To Successful Hip Replacement
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – Folks are less likely to recover successfully from a total hip replacement if they have poor muscle quality going into the procedure, a small-scale study says. Patients...
Study IDs Predictors of Biomechanical Function in Patients With OA Undergoing Hip Replacement
WEDNESDAY, April 23, 2025 – For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), osteoarthritis (OA) severity is the best predictor of preoperative biomechanical function, and preoperative muscle...
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Safe, Effective Over 15 Years
MONDAY, April 21, 2025 – Birmingham hip resurfacing (BHR) is effective and shows implant longevity in appropriately selected patients, according to a study published in the March 19 issue of...
Alternative To Hip Replacement Helps Patients Remain Physically Active
THURSDAY, April 17, 2025 — Jason Cutter had been feeling pain in his hips for years, and it had started to put a dent in his activities as an amateur hockey player and outdoorsman. Cutter, 50, c...
Total Hip Replacement Recovery: Everything You Need To Know
SUNDAY, April 13, 2025 – Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares what to ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 10 to 14
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held from March 10 to 14 in San Diego, drawing approximately 2,000 participants from around the world. The conference h...
Pickleballers Bounce Back After Joint Replacement
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement? Odds are you’ll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests. More than 7 of 10 regular pickleball players p...
Spouses Also Benefit From Partner's Knee/Hip Replacement
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 – Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation. But all that hassle...
Nose Cartilage Can Help Repair Knee Injuries, Researchers Say
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 – An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk of future arthritis. But most of the time,...
Altered Gait Following ACL Surgery May Lead to Additional Knee Problems
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 11, 2024 – During the first 12 months after primary unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), gait becomes more symmetrical, but aberrant gait biomechanics can...
THA Superior to Resistance Training for Reducing Hip Pain, Improving Function
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – Total hip replacement results in superior reduction in hip pain and improved hip function at six months compared with resistance training among patients aged 50 years or...
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22
The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 18 to 22 in Philadelphia, attracting approximately 5,000 participants from around the world, including a...