News tagged with hip surgery
Lubricant in metal-on-metal hip implants found to be graphite, not proteins
A team of engineers and physicians have made a surprising discovery that offers a target for designing new materials for hip implants that are less susceptible to the joint's normal wear and tear.
Dec 22, 2011 |
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Outcomes improved by longer delays between heart attacks and elective surgeries
Before undergoing elective surgery, patients should consider waiting longer after a heart attack than is currently recommended, according to a study scheduled for publication in the May issue of the journal, Annals of Su ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Mar 24, 2011 |
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International research team reports major findings in prevention and treatment of blood clots
A worldwide research consortium that includes the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has proven that a new drug is more effective and easier to use than current medicines in the prevention of blood clots following ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jan 11, 2011 |
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Expensive wait for hip replacements
Patients who suffer from anxiety and depression are more likely to report worse results after a hip replacement. A year-long wait for the operation also entails significant costs to both society and the individual, reveals ...
Dec 14, 2010 |
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Beating blood clots: Reducing your risk before hip replacement surgery
Risk factors for venous thromboembolism after total hip replacement (THR) surgery were identified in a new study published in the September 2010 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS). While the rate of throm ...
Sep 16, 2010 |
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Early surgery after hip fractures reduces death
Performing early surgery on elderly hip fracture patients reduces the risk of death by 19%, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Sep 13, 2010 |
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Complications rise along with off-label use of BMP-2
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002 approved a product many thought would revolutionize back surgery, the agency did so despite concerns the product might cause serious side effects.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Sep 06, 2010 |
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'You kick like a girl': Men and women use different leg and hip muscles during soccer kick
Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Data reveals that m ...
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Homecare after hip surgery in seniors increases survival rate
Seniors who received home care after discharge from hospital for partial hip surgery (hemiarthroplasty) were 43% less likely to die in the three months following the procedure, found a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Me ...
Aug 16, 2010 |
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Arthroscopic treatment of common hip problem allows athletes to return to play
Patients who undergo arthroscopic surgery for a mechanical disorder of the hip have a good chance of being able to return to their sport at a high level of competition, according to a study that will be presented at the annual ...
Jul 15, 2010 |
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Drug study shows improvement in major orthopedic surgery care
An ultra-low-molecular-weight heparin called semuloparin has been found to reduce the incidence of venous thromboembolism in orthopedic surgery patients in a large clinical program being lead by a steering committee chaired ...
Jul 09, 2010 |
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Cholesterol drugs may help improve hip replacement outcomes
drugs commonly prescribed to help lower cholesterol levels - may play an important role in decreasing complications among patients undergoing total hip replacement (THR), according to a study published in the May 2010 issue ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
May 03, 2010 |
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Hip surgery success partially predicted by number of other existing conditions
Hip fractures are the second leading cause of hospitalization of elderly patients. In many cases, a hip fracture is the first step in a complete decline in the patient's health, setting off a long list of potential complications. ...
Apr 01, 2010 |
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Staples lead to higher risk of infection after joint surgery than traditional stitches
Using metal staples to close wounds after orthopaedic (joint) surgery can lead to a greater risk of infection than using traditional nylon sutures, concludes a study published in the British Medical Journal today.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 17, 2010 |
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Novel surgery may help young trauma patients avoid total hip replacements
A novel surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage may help young patients avoid a hip replacement after a specific traumatic injury to the hip joint, according to a case study by orthopedic trauma specialists at Hospital ...
Jan 29, 2010 |
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