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AAOS press releases offer an overview of up-to-the-minute information on clinical orthopaedic news, injury prevention topics, special Academy programs, musculoskeletal health alerts and updates on the people who are shaping the specialty today.
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July 22, 2014
Activity level may predict orthopaedic outcomes, especially in younger, more athletic patientsROSEMONT, 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. (more) |
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June 04, 2014
Increase in number of total knee replacement surgeries, especially in younger adults, linked to obesityThe number of total knee replacement (TKR) surgeries more than tripled between 1993 and 2009, while the number of total hip replacements (THR) doubled during the same time period.A study appearing in the June Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery(JBJS) found that an increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the U.S. accounted for 95 percent of the higher demand for knee replacements, with younger patients affected to a greater degree.(more) |
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June 02, 2014
The quest for the bionic armAn article appearing in the June issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) reviews the recent advancements in upper extremity bionics and the challenges that remain in creating a prosthesis that meets or exceeds the abilities of a human arm and hand. (more) |
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April 30, 2014
Throwing Injuries No Longer Just for the ProsYear-round Play Contributes to 10-fold Increase of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction Among Youth (more) |
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April 21, 2014
Redesigned “Decide to Drive” Website Lets You Anonymously Tell Friends, Family That They are Driving DistractedA new resource is now at your fingertips when battling distracted driving. (more) |
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April 17, 2014
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Names Public Relations DirectorMelissa H. Leeb, a longtime resident of Skokie, Ill., joins the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as director of public relations.(more) |
