Parental hip fracture predicts fracture risk in adult offspring
Adults are at higher risk for major osteoporotic fracture if one of their parents experienced a hip fracture, particularly if that fracture occurred at a younger age, according to recent study findings. Source: Healio Read more
Better fix for torn ACLs
Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have developed a model to show that a newer surgical technique results in a stronger, more natural ACL repair. Source: Science Daily Read more
Multiple risk factors, BMD associated with hip fracture in older men
Older men with an increasing number of specific risk factors combined with decreased bone mineral density at the femoral neck are at elevated risk for hip fracture, according to study findings. Source: Healio Read more
Prospective study showed TKA not detrimental to patient participation in sports
Results of a study presented at European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Congress, here, showed patients who participated in sports before total knee arthroplasty were able to participate in sports postoperatively and in some cases, patients were …
Hip Replacement with Hip and Vertebral Stenosis
Hip arthritis can be an annoying problem. The constant pain in the joint can make the activities of daily living difficult. People with bad arthritis sometimes require a hip replacement surgery. Quite often, hip pain may be unrelated to arthritis, …
Why Do You Need to Lose Weight Before Orthopedic Surgery?
Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina discusses the risks involved with surgery when a patient is morbidly obese. Dr. Albright defines morbidly obese using Body Mass Index (BMI). Dr. Albright lays out the weight loss goal …
The Walking Gait Challenge
Gait is the manner in which one walks. It includes the tempo, rhythm, speed and stride. Not everyone walks properly, and this leads to several postural problems leading to other ailments. Some gaits are affected by abnormalities associated with physical …
What Does a Total Hip Replacement Look Like?
Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina discusses hip replacement surgery. Using models, Dr. Albright explains the parts of a hip and which parts are replaced during a hip replacement operation. Summary of video: What does a total …
What is Osteoporosis?
Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina explains osteoporosis using models of normal and abnormal bones. He explains why osteoporosis is a serious condition and why we should pay attention to our bone health. Summary of video: …
How to Prevent Osteoporosis
Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina discusses osteoporosis. In this video, Dr. Albright explains what osteoporosis is and why people with osteoporosis are more likely to sustain fractures. He also discusses what a person can to …
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