Research could provide clues to causes of osteoarthritis Within the knee, two specialized, C-shaped pads of tissue called menisci perform many functions that are critical to knee-joint health. The menisci, best known as the shock absorbers in the knee, help disperse pressure, reduce friction and nourish the knee. Now, new research from the University of […]
Incline walking on a treadmill could benefit people with knee osteoarthritis or knee replacements, says a new study from Ball State University. A research team led by Henry Wang, a Ball State exercise science professor, studied 15 volunteers at the university’s Biomechanics Laboratory to find that walking on an incline treadmill reduces stress on the […]
When a patient receives a new hip, it is usually adjusted only approximately to leg length. Greater accuracy requires a more precise measuring process as well as adjustable implants. Now, a new type of measurement method coupled with a modular implant should allow orthopedic surgeons to precisely calibrate leg length after the operation so it […]
Mobile-bearing acetabular components are a relatively new design option for total hip arthroplasty. The goal of these components, say the manufacturers, is to allow a better fit with the patient’s anatomy, provide greater mobility, and create a stable hip that’s less prone to dislocation. Are these components as good as the manufacturer’s claim? Are they […]
In an analysis that included more than 70,000 participants from 13 studies, subclinical hyperthyroidism was associated with an increased risk for hip and other fractures including spine. Subclinical hyperthyroidism is a low serum thyroid-stimulating hormone concentration in a person without clinical symptoms and normal thyroid hormone concentrations on blood tests. Overt hyperthyroidism is an established […]
