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• Lifelong physical activity increases bone density in men

  Posted on: 29 October, 2018

  Men have many reasons to add high-impact and resistance training to their exercise regimens; these reasons include building muscle and shedding fat. Now a researcher has determined another significant benefit to these activities: building bone mass. The study found that individuals who continuously participated in high-impact activities, such as jogging and tennis, during adolescence and […]

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• Hip dysplasia: When is surgery required?

  Posted on: 29 October, 2018

  What causes hip dysplasia in adults, and can it be treated without a total hip replacement?

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• Modifiable Risk Factors in Patients With Low Back Pain

  Posted on: 29 October, 2018

  Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for physician visits in the United States and is a chief complaint frequently seen by orthopedic surgeons. Patients with chronic low back pain can experience recurring debilitating pain and disability, decreasing their quality of life. A commercially available software platform, Explorys (Explorys, Inc, Cleveland, Ohio), […]

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• Anterior vs. posterior: Does surgical approach impact hip replacement outcomes?

  Posted on: 29 October, 2018

  The surgical approach to total hip replacement (THR)—either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior versus posterior)—has no impact on outcomes six months after surgery, according to research presented today at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). Total hip replacement is extremely common with more than […]

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