musculoskeletal
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Hospitals
Musculoskeletal Infection in Children: How to Get it Right
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Few surgical situations are as complex as a child with a musculoskeletal infection. Recognizing this,…
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COVID-19
The Hits Keep Coming…Covid-19’s Effects on Orthopedic Health
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. While we have heard much about the respiratory effects of Covid-19, fewer information has been…
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Extremities
HSS Innovation Institute: 360-Degree Support
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Few people can argue with the business wisdom that says to surround yourself with talented…
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Recon
New Novant Health orthopedic & sports medicine clinic brings total joint center to market
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 6, 2020 – Novant Health today marked the opening of its newest comprehensive clinic in the greater…
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Spine
Frank Schwab, MD, Named Vice Chair of the HSS Innovation Institute
NEW YORK, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) today announced the appointment of Frank Schwab, MD, Chief Emeritus of HSS’s…
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Biologics
Altering stem cell perception of tissue stiffness may help treat musculoskeletal disorders
August 25, 2016 A new biomaterial can be used to study how and when stem cells sense the mechanics of…
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Recon
Colorado Orthopaedic Surgeon Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD Visits Capitol Hill to Raise Awareness of the Critical Need for Musculoskeletal Research Funding
On Thursday, April 14 orthopaedic surgeon Robert LaPrade, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in…
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Sports Medicine
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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Recon
Supermarket Chain Trying to Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries for Employees
After being cited by OSHA for failing to keep two of its distribution centers free from hazards known to cause musculoskeletal disorders,…
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Recon
Bone and Joint Institute to focus on musculoskeletal health
London, ON – Western University says it has formed a Bone and Joint Institute that will be devoted to musculoskeletal…
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Hospitals
New Partnership Provides Fitness Professionals with Foundation to Lead Senior Adults in Safe and Effective Exercise
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With nearly 50 million Americans currently over the age of 65, and with that number projected to reach…
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Recon
Weekly musculoskeletal pain on the rise among young adults
By Lucy Piper, Senior medwireNews Reporter 29 September 2014 Eur J Pain 2014; 18: 1316–1322 medwireNews: Research from Finland shows…
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Biologics
An enzyme therapy may prevent skeletal abnormalities associated with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type-1
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered a novel treatment that strengthens bones in neurofibromatosis type-1. The researchers demonstrated in a mouse model of the…
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SonoSite Introduces the SonoAccess iPhone Application for Musculoskeletal Specialties
BOTHELL, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SonoSite, Inc. (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader and specialist in hand-carried ultrasound for point-of-care medicine, today announced the expansion…
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510(K) Approvals for September 2009
Atlas Spine: Atlas Spine Spacer Bacterin International: Osteoselect DBM Putty Blackstone Medical: Firebird Spinal Fixation System DePuy Spine: Modification to…
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