Childhood obesity a major link to hip diseases
Source: Science Daily
A strong link between childhood obesity and hip diseases in childhood has been revealed by a new research study.
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Quadriceps exercise relieves pain in knee osteoarthritis
Source: Medical Xpress
A quadriceps isometric contraction exercise method is effective for relieving pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online May 25 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases.
Fluid in the knee holds clues for why osteoarthritis is more common in females
Source: Medical Xpress
Researchers have more evidence that males and females are different, this time in the fluid that helps protect the cartilage in their knee joints.
Women had significantly greater utilization of knee OA-related health care before TKA vs men
Source: Healio
In the 12 months preceding total knee arthroplasty, women experienced significantly greater utilization of knee osteoarthritis-related health care than men, according to results.
Age not a factor in success of shoulder replacement surgery
Source: Science Daily
Whether you're younger than 65 or older than 75, age may not be a discernible factor in the success of shoulder replacement surgery, according to a new study.
Improvements in ACL surgery may help prevent knee osteoarthritis
Source: Medical Xpress
Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee frequently leads to early-onset osteoarthritis, a painful condition that can occur even if the patient has undergone ACL reconstruction to prevent its onset. A new review looks at the ability of two different reconstruction techniques to restore normal knee motion and potentially slow degenerative changes
