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Prompt, appropriate medical care for dislocated shoulder injuries prevents repeat dislocations

Practice caution with heavy luggage this season

Preserve your back this season and prevent low back pain

Older men less likely to receive osteoporosis screening and treatment following a bone fracture

Treat, dont trick, yourself this Halloween

Obesity linked to increased risk for orthopaedic conditions and surgical complications

Can physical therapy before hip or knee replacement surgery improve outcomes?

Consider These 10 Tips to Avoid Fall Sports Injuries

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons releases criteria and a mobile app for optimally treating broken elbows in children

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons releases new guidelines on hip fractures in older adults, ACL injuries, and infant dysplasia of the hip

Lifetime of fitness: A fountain of youth for bone and joint health?

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Being physically active may significantly improve musculoskeletal and overall health, and minimize or delay the effects of aging, according to a review of the latest research on senior athletes (ages 65 and up) appearing in the September issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).

Surgery to repair a hip fracture reduces lifetime health care costs by more than $65,000 per patient, adds years of patient life quality and mobility

Get Back to the Basics of Backpack Safety

Study: One out of five adult orthopaedic trauma patients sought additional providers for narcotic prescriptions

Have a Blast With the Family This Summer, but Stay Safe

Activity level may predict orthopaedic outcomes, especially in younger, more athletic patients

ROSEMONT, Ill.—According to a literature review in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), patients’ activity level is a strong predictor for how well they will do with certain treatments and how well they recover from injuries after treatment. Patients are encouraged to ask their orthopaedic surgeon if activity level is an important factor in their treatment decision. For example, more active patients are at a higher risk of re-injury after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and activity level should be considered when deciding which graft to use in the ACL repair.

Outstanding bone and joint health stories sought for 10th annual Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) awards