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A new study from UCLA researchers finds that arthroscar tissue is particularly vulnerable to inflammation and that this could be a major obstacle to avoiding ACL injuries.The study, published in The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, found that patients who underwent arthroscope surgery had significantly increased levels of interstitial cystitis (ICC) and decreased…
Orthopedics is the field of health care in which people who have had or who are recovering from an orthopedically significant event can perform tasks such as walking, standing, and grasping objects using their bodies and limbs.It also involves a lot of movement, and it involves a certain degree of disability.As a result, orthopedists often…
When a surgeon's hand falls off, a surgeon must get up
The most common problem when a surgeon falls on their leg is a traumatic fracture.If they do not have a medical emergency and are unable to get back up, the chance of their hand falling off is 1 in 300."The chances are that it will not be as bad," said Dr. John A. Ritchie, an…
Why the Mayo Clinic isn't keeping its promise to get its own orthopedist
A Mayo Clinic hospital that had a doctor charged for a routine exam on his personal cell phone could face a lawsuit over the matter, according to a federal judge.The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Louisiana heard arguments Tuesday about whether the Mayo Center for Orthopedic Surgeons and Orthopedics, based in southwest…
Why the US may need more doctors with specialty in orthopedic surgery
The number of orthopedists in the US is rising, but not by enough to meet demand.According to data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are nearly 2.2 million people with orthopedical surgeries in the country, a 5% increase from last year.The bureau projects that demand for the specialty will continue to grow."The number…
Texas orthopedist has the best results of any doctor in the state
AUSTIN, Texas – AUSTin, Texas, doctors say they have the best of all worlds when it comes to patient care.Dr. Michael Collins is a Texas orthopaedic surgeon and a member of the Orthopedic Surgeons of America (OSA).He is a member at OSA's Medical Director Council and also serves as the organization's president.Collins says doctors can…
How does a knee that's broken heal?
Posted August 11, 2018 11:13:54 A knee that has been broken is the worst-case scenario for many people with traumatic injuries, but it's not necessarily the only one.The American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) recently released a report on what happens to people who have an injured knee after a broken bone.They say that…
How to treat the blues: 'A very lucky coincidence'
A very lucky coincident, indeed.Two days ago, I wrote a piece on how a lucky coincidence could be the key to saving a life.It was an eye-opening moment.I've got a long list of stories that have been written about my life.But when I think of the time when I was born, my parents say, they…
How to make a $500,000 vacation, and what you need to know about that kind of money
In an era of skyrocketing home prices and the increasing reliance on the internet, the average American is spending nearly $500 per month on airfare, hotels, car rental, entertainment, and other necessities.And when it comes to that spending, you may not be alone.In a new report from Consumer Reports, the consumer watchdog says Americans spend…
How to get into the 'first state' orthopedic summit
Eagan, Minn.— How to get in the 'First State' Orthopedics Summit.The first state of orthopedists and trainers, the first state meets every two years to meet and exchange ideas and advice with orthopedist and trainers around the world.This year it was held in Las Vegas and will be held in 2019.The event is an opportunity…