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06 Aug
When Your Knee Cartilage Wears Out, a 'Biomaterial' Might Help Replace It

When Your Knee Cartilage Wears Out, a 'Biomaterial' Might Help Replace It

A newly developed biomaterial might be able to treat crippling arthritis by prompting the growth of new cartilage, a new animal study suggests.

The bioactive material looks like rubbery goo, but it’s actually a complex biological stew designed to mimic natural car...

27 May
Had a Joint Replaced? Your Infection Risk May Rise After Chemotherapy

Had a Joint Replaced? Your Infection Risk May Rise After Chemotherapy

If you're one of the millions of Americans walking around with a new knee or hip, your odds for an infection in that joint rise if you ever have to undergo cancer chemotherapy, researchers report.

"Given the number of people of receiving total joint replacements each yea...

20 May
Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes

Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes

Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new study warns.

The increased risk stems from the drugs' tendency to impair balance, particularly when patients stand up and temporarily exp...

20 Mar
Could Double-Jointed Folk Face Higher COVID Risks?

Could Double-Jointed Folk Face Higher COVID Risks?

People who are double-jointed might be at increased risk of developing long COVID, a new study reports.

Double-jointed folks are 30% more likely to not fully recover from COVID-19 i...

07 Mar
Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones

Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones

Living close to trees and other greenery could be keeping your bones strong, a new 12-year study suggests.

Folks whose residences were near spots deemed "green" by satellite imagery tended to have better bone density than those who lived elsewhere, Chinese researchers fo...

01 Mar
Calcium Crystals in Knee Could Be Worsening Arthritis

Calcium Crystals in Knee Could Be Worsening Arthritis

Once considered harmless by doctors, calcium crystal deposits in the knee joint actually can contribute to worsening arthritis, a new study warns.

CT scans have revealed that calcium crystals in the knee can promote joint damage, wearing away the cartilage that keeps bon...

01 Mar
Rodeo Riders Risk Rough Injuries

Rodeo Riders Risk Rough Injuries

Rodeo riders might make it all look easy, but they're actually participating in one of the most strenuous sports around, experts say.

As such, folks participating in rodeo need to take steps to protect themselves, just as other athletes do, said

17 Jan
Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong

Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong

Putting a little pressure on your bones during exercise or daily activities might pay off in stronger bones as you age, new research suggests.

The study focused on a crucial part of the hip joint anatomy called the femoral neck.

Finnish researchers found that large...

09 Jan
Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later

Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later

Teens who are active are doing their bones a lasting favor, Japanese researchers report.

"Physical exercise in adolescence affects BMD [bone mineral density] more than 50 years later in older adults," said lead researcher

07 Dec
PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens

PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens

"Forever"PFAS chemicals appear to harm bone health in Hispanic teenagers, a new study finds.

The more PFAS chemicals found in the bodies of Hispanic adolescents, the lower their bone density was, researchers report in the Dec. 6 issue of the journal Environmental Res...

29 Aug
Should Folks Get Hip Replacements in Their 90s?

Should Folks Get Hip Replacements in Their 90s?

If you are in your 90s, is hip replacement surgery too dangerous for you?

That depends, new research shows: While elderly patients have more complications and higher death rates after such a procedure, the surgery can be "appropriately considered."

That's because t...

12 Jul
As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds

As the Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll Finds

Pickleball is a hot trend and it's getting folks exercising who haven't been so active in a long time.

It's also racking up injuries -- both overuse type and acute traumas -- often in those aged 50 and up.

A new poll suggests these players are forgoing care when th...

22 Jun
Tough-to-Diagnose Hip Condition Caused Her 'Excruciating Pain' Until She Got a New Type of Surgery

Tough-to-Diagnose Hip Condition Caused Her 'Excruciating Pain' Until She Got a New Type of Surgery

New York-based physical therapist Brittany Garrett, now 33, was sidelined by excruciating hip pain for close to eight years before she got an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

She tried physical therapy to improve her flexibility, among other treatments, but no...

13 Jun
Weight-Loss Surgery Could Bring Weaker Bones to Teens

Weight-Loss Surgery Could Bring Weaker Bones to Teens

Weight-loss surgery can have a lot of benefits for obese teens and young adults.

But a new study finds a concerning side effect. Young people who had sleeve gastrectomy, the most common obesity surgery, also had weakened bones.

That doesn't mean they shouldn't get ...

31 May
Low-Dose Colchicine Might Prevent or Delay Knee, Hip Replacements

Low-Dose Colchicine Might Prevent or Delay Knee, Hip Replacements

An anti-inflammatory drug that has been around for over 2,000 years might help delay a very modern problem: hip and knee replacements.

That's the suggestion of a new study finding that older adults who used the drug -- called colchicine -- were less likely to need hip or...

31 May
What Is Avascular Necrosis and How Does It Affect Bones?

What Is Avascular Necrosis and How Does It Affect Bones?

What happens when the blood supply to your bones is somehow damaged?

The condition has a name, avascular necrosis, and it can trigger the death of bone cells.

Other common names are osteonecrosis or bone infarction. Bone is alive and requires nourishment from the ...

15 May
Bone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health

Bone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health

It's important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age.

Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading to a fracture, especially in the hip, spine and wrist.

Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease becaus...

05 May
Achilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are the Treatments?

Achilles Tendinitis: What Is It, and What Are the Treatments?

Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the best outcomes.

The Achilles tendon is the biggest tendon in...

20 Apr
Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Have you heard the old wives' tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?

There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it's time to debunk the myths about knuckle cracking.

Why do...

23 Mar
Weaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection

Weaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection

For some older adults, thinning bones may be a harbinger of waning memory, a new study suggests.

The study, of more than 3,600 older adults, found that those with relatively low bone density were at greater risk of being diagnosed with dementia within the next decade. Th...

07 Mar
How Soon Can You Resume Tennis, Golf After Shoulder Surgery?

How Soon Can You Resume Tennis, Golf After Shoulder Surgery?

Returning to golf, tennis or pickleball after shoulder replacement surgery shouldn't be too hard.

Healing does take time, but within a few months most people can get back to play at their pre-surgery level without the pain that they experienced before, a pair of new stud...

07 Mar
Arm in a Cast? Exercising the Other Arm Can Curb Muscle Loss

Arm in a Cast? Exercising the Other Arm Can Curb Muscle Loss

You can keep an arm in a cast from wasting away, researchers say, by working out your free arm.

A small group of young men who performed eccentric contraction exercises with one arm -- lowering a dumbbell in a slow and controlled motion -- saw a 4% strength improvement i...

27 Feb
Polluted Air May Speed Osteoporosis Bone Loss

Polluted Air May Speed Osteoporosis Bone Loss

Exposure to elevated levels of air pollutants is associated with bone damage in postmenopausal women, according to a new study that said the effects were most evident on the lumbar spine.

High levels of niitrogen oxides in air nearly doubled the effects of normal aging o...

01 Feb
Sleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth

Sleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth

People who have sleep apnea may have another issue to worry about -- weaker bones and teeth.

Known as low bone-mineral density, the condition is an indicator of osteoporosis and can increase the risk of fractures and cause teeth to become loose and dental implants to fa...

03 Jan
Doctors' Group Updates Guidelines on Treating Osteoporosis

Doctors' Group Updates Guidelines on Treating Osteoporosis

As millions of Americans born in the baby boomer generation are already finding out, bone loss is a common sign of aging.

And now experts at the American College of Physicians (ACP) -- one of the leading groups representing primary care doctors -- is issuing updated guid...

02 Jan
Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious

Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious

Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and "walking like a penguin"are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.

"A variety of injuries can occur during the winter,"cautioned

27 Dec
Take Steps to Protect Your Feet This Winter

Take Steps to Protect Your Feet This Winter

Getting around in winter works best if you're taking good care of the feet that take you places.

Orthopedic specialists at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City say they often see an uptick in avoidable injuries and foot problems during the winter.

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11 Dec
It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes

It's Snow Season: Stay Safe on the Slopes

Skiiers and snowboarders, take note: You're less likely to get hurt if you ease back into the winter sports season.

"We see a lot of patients in the After-Hours Clinic (of the department of orthopaedic surgery) on their way back from skiing and snowboarding,"said

15 Nov
What Surgery Works Best for Arthritic Ankles?

What Surgery Works Best for Arthritic Ankles?

Patients with advanced ankle osteoarthritis have two surgical options to restore their quality of life, and the good news is a new study shows both have good outcomes.

Deciding which one is better depends on the patient.

"Our aim in this trial was to provide the da...

07 Nov
Cancer Survivors May Face Higher Risks for Bone Fractures

Cancer Survivors May Face Higher Risks for Bone Fractures

Adult cancer survivors, particularly those who have undergone chemotherapy, have an increased risk for serious pelvic and vertebral fractures, new research shows.

"These findings are important as the number of cancer survivors living in the United States is projected to ...

25 Oct
Vitamin D Could Help Extend Your Life: Study

Vitamin D Could Help Extend Your Life: Study

A vitamin D deficiency puts you at risk for more than just weakened bones, a major new study reports.

Too little vitamin D in your system can increase your ...

22 Oct
Tips on Keeping Joints Limber, Healthy as You Age

Tips on Keeping Joints Limber, Healthy as You Age

For many people, it is possible to slow the loss of joint cartilage as they age and avoid surgery to boot.

14 Oct
Sports Like Soccer, Basketball Are Better Than Running for Young People's Bones

Sports Like Soccer, Basketball Are Better Than Running for Young People's Bones

Playing sports can benefit children in many ways, but all sports are not equal when it comes to their bones.

New research suggests children w...

18 Aug
Taking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement

Taking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement

Researchers may have found a new way to help ease the pain of knee replacement surgery: infusing morphine directly into the shin bone.

The findings come from a recent study of 48...

11 Aug
Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture

Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture

Record numbers of people are turning to plant-based diets to take advantage of the many health benefits they offer, but this may come at the expense of their bones, a new study suggests.

Exactly what did researchers find? Middle-aged women who never eat meat may be more ...

06 Aug
Many Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen

Many Seniors Love Pickleball, But Injuries Can Happen

Pickleball has become a wildly popular sport for older Americans, but seniors who enjoy playing it should know about potential injuries and how to avoid them.

The most common problem is with the...

04 Aug
Space Travel Speeds Up Aging, Weakening of Bones

Space Travel Speeds Up Aging, Weakening of Bones

Astronauts may go to space for weeks or months, and their bones can lose years in that environment.

Long periods in space can irreparably damage bone structure and cause parts of the human skeleton to...

03 Aug
Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones?

Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones?

Enjoying just two slices of Jarlsberg cheese every day may help stave off osteoporosis, a small Norwegian study suggests.

The protective effect of cheese on bone-thinning appea...

28 Jul
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Your Bones, Large Study Finds

Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Your Bones, Large Study Finds

Seniors who take vitamin D supplements to improve their bone health and ward off fractures are just wasting their time and money, a major new study has found.

These supplements d...

18 Jul
Repair or Reconstruction: What's Best for ACL Tears?

Repair or Reconstruction: What's Best for ACL Tears?

Adults who tear a key ligament in the knee can fare well with a less extensive type of surgery, preliminary research suggests.

The study involved patients treated for a ruptured

08 Jul
How Effective (and Safe) Is Shoulder Surgery?

How Effective (and Safe) Is Shoulder Surgery?

If your doctor has told you that you need shoulder surgery and you're worried about complications, a new British study indicates you can relax.

Only 1.2% of more than 260,000 pati...

28 Jun
How Much Will That Hip Replacement Cost? Many Hospitals Still Aren't Saying

How Much Will That Hip Replacement Cost? Many Hospitals Still Aren't Saying

Since January 2021, hospitals have been required to list online the prices for 300 common medical services, but new research has found that only 32% of hospitals have been fully compliant when it comes to

19 May
AHA News: Falls Can Be a Serious, Poorly Understood Threat to People With Heart Disease

AHA News: Falls Can Be a Serious, Poorly Understood Threat to People With Heart Disease

Falls pose a major risk to people with heart problems, and health experts need to do more to understand and prevent the danger, a new report says.

"Falls are very common," said Dr. Sarah Goodlin, senior author of the scientific statement from the American Heart Associati...

17 May
Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

Liposuction typically is used to flatten your stomach or shape up your booty, but a new study argues that it could also help people suffering from arthritis of the fingers.

Injections of body fat into aching, arthritic finger joints appear to produce significant and last...

09 May
Obesity Raises a Woman's Odds for Broken Bones

Obesity Raises a Woman's Odds for Broken Bones

Being overweight or obese is never good for one's health, but now a new study suggests it increases a woman's risk of broken bones.

For the study, researchers followed 20,000 women and men, aged 40 to 7...

07 May
Having a Hip, Knee Replacement? Some Tips to an Optimal Recovery

Having a Hip, Knee Replacement? Some Tips to an Optimal Recovery

If you're one of the estimated one million Americans having total hip or knee replacement surgery this year, some lifestyle changes might improve your chances of a good outcome, an expert says.

01 May
Spring Sprains: Sports Injury Season Begins

Spring Sprains: Sports Injury Season Begins

As youth spring sports kick into high gear, it's important to know about injury prevention and treatment, an expert says.

Injury risks and preventive mea...

19 Apr
Estrogen, Testosterone Deficiencies May Raise Risk of Rotator Cuff Tears

Estrogen, Testosterone Deficiencies May Raise Risk of Rotator Cuff Tears

Lower levels of sex hormones might be tied to tears of the shoulder's rotator cuff in men and women, a new study suggests.

Among women with low levels of estrogen, researchers...

04 Mar
Menopause May Mean More Sleep Apnea and  Painful Joints

Menopause May Mean More Sleep Apnea and  Painful Joints

Sleep apnea may be linked with joint pain and fatigue in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests.

"This study highlights an opportunity to increase identification of women with OSA [obstructive slee...

21 Feb
Early Trial Offers Hope Treating Rare 'Brittle Bone' Disease

Early Trial Offers Hope Treating Rare 'Brittle Bone' Disease

An experimental drug may help build bone mass in some adults with a rare brittle-bone disease, a small preliminary study suggests.

The disease is called osteogenesis imperfecta....