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When it comes to weight loss in overweight and obese adults with knee osteoarthritis, more is better
Source: Medical Xpress
Researchers previously showed that overweight and obese individuals with knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain by 50% and significantly improve function and mobility with a 10% or more weight loss over an 18-month period. The investigators' latest findings, which are published in Arthritis Care & Research, reveal that a 20% or more weight loss has the added benefit of continued improvement in physical health-related quality of life along with an additional 25% reduction in pain and improvement in function.
For high school baseball pitchers, extra throws on game day add up but go uncounted
Source: Science Daily
For high school baseball pitchers, limiting throws during a game helps to prevent fatigue and injuries. But nearly half the number of pitches -- ones thrown during warm-ups and in the bullpen -- are typically not counted, adding significantly to a pitcher's risk of injury, new findings show.
Better implants key to repair damaged knees
Source: Medical Xpress
People whose knees have been affected by osteoarthritis, also known as the 'wear and tear' arthritis, often have to get knee implants to repair the damage. But if a knee implant does not fit the specific individual, it can lead to soft tissue damage, collapsing of the underlying bone, loosening of the implant and an increased likelihood of joint pain after an operation.
When Can I Return to Play After an Orthopedic Sports Injury?
Source: US News
Recovery is as unique to the individual as is their genetic makeup – it really does depend on a wide variety of factors. However, for many common orthopedic injuries, there's usually a fairly consistent timeline for return to sport or active living.
Health Tip: What To Expect From Joint Replacement Surgery
Source: Health Day
Joint replacement surgery removes damaged parts of a joint and replaces them with man-made parts. The goal is to restore function and reduce pain and inflammation.
What causes knee buckling?
Source: Medical News Today
Knee buckling can be a sign of injury or damage to the knee. It can increase the risk of falling and can prolong recovery from knee problems.
MACI Makes New Knees
Source: Ivanhoe
People who severely damage cartilage in their knees have a new treatment option that uses their own cells. MACI, or matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation is the first FDA approved product that actually grows a patient’s own cells on scaffolds, to be re-implanted.
Expert Pointers for Avoiding Basketball Injuries
Source: Health Day
Basketball provides a great full-body workout. But there are steps you should take to reduce your risk of knee, ankle and foot injuries, an orthopedic specialist says.
Hoverboard Injuries Speeding U.S. Kids to the ER
Source: Health Day
Nearly 27,000 kids landed in the emergency room from a hoverboard accident during the first two years the self-balancing, two-wheeled motorized scooters were sold in the United States, according to a new study.
Minimally invasive treatment reduces knee pain and disability from osteoarthritis
Source: Science Daily
A nonsurgical treatment could improve quality of life for patients with knee pain due to osteoarthritis, according to new research.
