Feature Channels: Bone Health

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The latest research news from the Health Disparities Channel.

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Researchers are studying whether a drug already approved to treat neurodegenerative diseases can be repurposed to help trauma surgeons determine whether nerves are severed or non-severed in peripheral nerve injuries.

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An automated text messaging system informed by psychotherapeutic techniques achieved meaningful improvement in not just mental, but the physical health of patients with delayed surgeries

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Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found they can dramatically improve survival of mice with cystic fibrosis through a partial bone marrow transplant. Their new study in the Journal of Immunology shows that a partial bone marrow transplant helps these mice by introducing a population of healthy immune cells called monocytes.

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A young woman with osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease, had severe scoliosis that impacted her breathing. Some doctors told her a spinal fusion could not happen. After having the procedure done at University of Michigan Health, she is sharing her health journey with thousands of YouTube followers.

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A mutation in the gene that causes fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) doesn’t just cause extra bone growth but is tied to a problem in generating new muscle tissue after injury

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With outpatient hip and knee replacements on the rise, researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) conducted a study to analyze trends and compare complication rates of patients who go home the same day they have surgery versus those who spend one or more nights in the hospital.

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Members of the media can now register to cover the latest advances in hormone health and science at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting being held on June 11-14 in Atlanta, Ga., as well as virtually in our state-of-the-art digital platform. The Society’s first-ever hybrid annual meeting will give colleagues the option to experience top-flight educational programming in person as well as reconnect with endocrine colleagues.

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Winter is a wonderful time of year, especially if you can avoid slipping, falling and getting hurt. Sanjeev Kakar M.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in injuries to the hand and wrist, treats his share of injuries during the winter.

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Preadolescents with severe neuromuscular scoliosis who are treated with growth-friendly surgery prior to spinal fusion have eight times more complications and nine times more unplanned subsequent surgeries than those who only have the spinal fusion, a study suggests. Researchers say the findings will allow parents of young children to make more informed decisions about treatment plans.

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A study using artificial intelligence to analyze radiographs from thousands of patients after hip replacement surgery redefines the acetabular "safe zone" to help avoid the risk of dislocation, reports The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

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For medical school graduates seeking training in orthopedic surgery, applying to residency programs has become a hyper-competitive process. Typically, applicants send out more than 80 applications on average, and programs receive more than 120 applications per position. A new study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic had an unanticipated financial benefit for these trainees: reducing expenses associated with the residency application process, reports the Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research® (CORR®), a publication of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons®. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

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Treating bacterial infections associated with orthopaedic implants has often been a case of too little, too late. The traditional therapy has been a combination of prolonged antibiotics, including rifampin, a 50-year-old drug that has been a staple in the global fight against tuberculosis and other bacterial diseases.

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an update to the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults (age 55 years and older), replacing the 1st edition released in 2014, which initially covered a patient population of 65 years and older.

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For Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections has increased in recent years, despite clinical guidelines recommending against the use of this treatment, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

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In a study of mice, scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai showed how the activity of one gene, turned on in a newly discovered group of bone-bordering cells, may play an important role in shaping the skull. The skulls of mice that were missing the gene were misshapen and were depleted of the cells in a manner that is reminiscent of craniosynostosis, a developmental disorder that affects about one out every 2,500 babies born in the United States.

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2021年的一项研究显示，于2017年，估计有约5,770万人因创伤而截肢。创伤性截肢发生率最高的地区是东亚和南亚，其次是西欧、北非和中东，再次是高收入的北美和东欧。在肢体缺失后，许多患者选择安装人工肢。

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Em 2017, cerca de 57,7 milhões de pessoas viviam com uma amputação de membro devido a acidentes, de acordo com um estudo de 2021. Após a perda do membro, muitos pacientes optam por um membro artificial.

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Se calcula que en el año 2017 había 57,7 millones de personas con alguna amputación debido a un traumatismo, según informa un estudio. Después de perder una extremidad, muchos pacientes optan por sustituirla con otra artificial.

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Total hip replacement may affect the development of a type of pelvic stress fracture, sacral insufficiency fracture (SIF), suggests a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists have used glowing chemicals and other techniques to create a 3D map of the blood vessels and self-renewing “stem” cells that line and penetrate a mouse skull. The map provides precise locations of blood vessels and stem cells that scientists could eventually use to repair wounds and generate new bone and tissue in the skull.

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The first investigation into the prevalence of dietary supplement and sport food use in male and female middle school-aged runners has found that almost half the study participants used these products on two or more days a week during the prior year.

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A new study found that kyphoplasty was less likely to be performed in Black patients, as well as in patients with dual Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, who tend to be lower-income older adults.

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Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo research that sought to improve understanding of the connection between obesity and gum disease.

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A growing number of adolescents in the United States are undergoing total hip replacement surgeries, according to new study findings from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City. The results were presented today at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual meeting in a poster titled “Use of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Under 21 Years Old: A U.S. Population Analysis” and recently published in The Journal of Arthroplasty.

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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has been awarded a 2021 Top Workplace honor by The Chicago Tribune. Based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC., the award marks the second consecutive year the AAOS was recognized by the Chicago Tribune.

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Blocking a molecule that draws sensory nerves into musculoskeletal injuries prevents heterotopic ossification (HO), a process in which bone abnormally grows in soft tissue during healing, UT Southwestern researchers reported in a study. The findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest that drugs currently being tested in clinical trials to inhibit this molecule for pain relief could also protect against this challenging condition.

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Mercy Medical Center is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement and Spine Surgery according to new research released by Healthgrades.

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights provides a glimpse into recently published studies in basic, translational and clinical cancer research from MD Anderson experts. Current advances include the cost-effectiveness of expanded lung cancer screening criteria, a novel biomarker for predicting immunotherapy responses, development of a technique for multiplex single-cell chromatin profiling, combination immunotherapy for bone metastatic prostate cancer, understanding drivers of lung cancer metastasis, and enabling new T cell therapies for treating COVID-19.

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The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released a position statement on Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine.

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It’s no secret that vitamin D is critical to balancing many areas of health. But from pediatric broken bones to cluster headaches, physicians and scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) are still learning just how powerful the so-called “sunshine vitamin” is.

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DETROIT – In his 14 years as an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Henry Ford Health System, Joseph Hoegler, M.D., has seen his share of broken bones and crushing injuries. But the degree of trauma suffered by a local football coach from a near-fatal car accident presented its own unique challenges.

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A total of 64 Mercy Medical Center physicians were recognized in Baltimore magazine’s November 2021 “Top Doctors” issue, representing 48 separate specialties

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明尼苏达州罗切斯特—家庭成员Barbara Domaille、Deborah Neville、Pamela Neville和Rylie Ronnenberg分享了许多她们所珍视的事物，其中只有一项是她们希望自己不曾分享的：即因关节异常，而导致疼痛难忍、髋关节总是发出“咔咔”的噼啪声响。

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Barbara, Deborah, Pamela y Rylie pertenecen a la misma familia y comparten entre ellas muchas cosas preciadas, pero hay una que desearían no tener en común: se trata de una anomalía en la articulación de la cadera que les provoca dolor y emite ruidos como de chasquido o crujido.

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membros da mesma família, Barbara Domaille, Deborah Neville, Pamela Neville e Rylie Ronnenberg compartilham muitas coisas que valorizam e apenas uma que gostariam de não compartilhar: uma anormalidade nas articulações que causava dor, estalos e crepitações em seus quadris.

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The Halloween season is filled with thrills and fun, but also potential danger. Pumpkin carving, costumes, unfamiliar homes, and young children traveling in darkness all provide possible scenarios for accidents and injuries. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) urges children and adults to take proper precautions to ensure a safe Halloween.

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世界脊柱日是10月16日 — 背部受伤会让患者的生活停滞不前。虽然大多数人可以通过物理治疗、类固醇注射和药物控制等非手术方法缓解病痛，但有一些患者，包括脊柱疾病患者，可能需要手术治疗。

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El Día Mundial de la Columna Vertebral es el 16 de octubre. Las lesiones de la espalda pueden dejar en suspenso la vida de una persona.

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O Dia Mundial da Coluna é celebrado no dia 16 de outubro — Lesões nas costas podem atrasar os planos das pessoas.

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Kaylie Lingor, a bubbly 5-year-old with spina bifida, has brought together multiple doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) who are united in their mission to help Kaylie lead a happy life.

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The American Chiropractic Association and doctors of chiropractic nationwide are promoting the benefits of movement and physical activity during National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) 2021 this October.