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EOS imaging Announces First Results from Clinical Study on Elderly Patients’ Fall Risk Prevention
EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI), the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopedic medical imaging, announced today the first clinical results…
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Exercise Reduces Pain, Improves Musculoskeletal Outcomes in the Elderly
By MD Magazine Staff Study results suggest that a community-based, low-impact exercise program appears to successfully help older patients with…
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AAOS releases new guidelines for treatment and rehab of elderly patients with hip fractures
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released new appropriate use criteria for the treatment and rehabilitation of hip fractures…
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Hyaluronic injections may delay time to arthroplasty in elderly patients with knee OA
By Shirley Pulaski Results of a retrospective observational study showed patients with knee osteoarthritis who were treated with intra-articular hyaluronic…
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Proximal, not distal fractures, associated with premature mortality in older men, women
By Shirley Pulawski SAN FRANCISCO — Although research presented here at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting showed proximal…
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Aging gracefully: Caring for your bones as you age
By Rachel Nania WASHINGTON — Orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Tozzi has some advice for those under the age of 50: “Exercise really should…
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Seniors Tell Medical Students What They Need From Doctors
By Susan Jaffe CLEVELAND – When doctors told Robert Madison his wife had dementia, they didn’t explain very much. His…
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Health Watch: Knee replacements common, effective
By Dr. Joseph Mannino By the time we reach age 50 and older, many of us begin to suffer knee…
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AGS, ADGAP join forces to improve care for seniors with hip fractures
The American Geriatrics Society and the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs are developing an interdisciplinary geriatrics-orthopedics co-management intervention,…
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Ultrasound accelerates skin healing – especially for diabetics and the elderly
Healing times for skin ulcers and bedsores can be reduced by a third with the use of low-intensity ultrasound, scientists…
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Older patients may have more in-hospital mortality after traumatic spinal cord injuries
By Robert Linnehan Despite having less severe spinal cord injuries than their younger counterparts, older patients with traumatic spinal cord…
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Rotator cuff repairs effective for recreational athletes 70 years of age and older
By Monica Jaramillo ORLANDO, Fla. — Rotator cuff repair was found to be highly effective in elderly athletes ages 70…
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