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Spine
Study: Paralyzed men relearn leg motion, giving hope for spine-injury improvement
By Marvin Harris The voluntary leg movements that five completely paralyzed men relearned without surgery, believed to be a first,…
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4 key notes on spinal deformity correction: 3-column osteotomy
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examined examines whether the deformity angulation ratio can assess neurologic risks in patients undergoing surgical…
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Spine
7 trends in surgical treatment for degenerative spondylolisthesis
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines the national trends for degenerative spondylolisthesis surgical intervention. The researchers examined the National Inpatient…
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Recon
A Brief History of Medical Advancements From Cadaveric Study
Prior to the Renaissance, the use of human cadavers for scientific research was forbidden. Instead, anatomists depended on animal studies for medical…
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Spine
Boy, Girl Newborns Show Spinal Differences: Study
By Robert Preidt WEDNESDAY, Aug. 5, 2015 (HealthDay News) — The spines of boys and girls aren’t the same size…
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Extremities
Amedica to Present Research Supporting Femoral Head Development at the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty
SALT LAKE CITY, August 4, 2015 – Amedica Corporation (Nasdaq:AMDA), an innovative biomaterial company which develops and manufactures silicon nitride as a platform…
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Extremities
Subscapularis-sparing TSA offers shoulder anatomic restoration, long-term outcomes raise concerns
By Monica Jaramillo Using subscapularis-sparing total shoulder arthroplasty offered anatomic restoration of the shoulder; however, concerns were raised with regard…
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BioElectronics’ Landmark 5,000+ Chronic Pain Patient Study Published in Pain Management Medical Journal
FREDERICK, Md., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — BioElectronics Corporation (OTC Pink: BIEL), the maker of drug-free over-the-counter ActiPatch® Musculoskeletal Pain Therapy medical…
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Sports Medicine
The Long-Term Outlook for European Sports Medicine Device Markets Remains Positive, with Economic Recovery and Expanding Patient Populations Supporting Growth Through 2023
BURLINGTON, Mass., July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Decision Resources Group finds that the sports medicine device market in Europe will continue to be hindered in the…
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Financial
Capital Region sites get $1.5M for spinal-cord research
By Claire Hughes More than $1.5 million in state research grants will go to Capital Region institutions working on treatments…
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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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Top Stories
Bend me, shape me, any way you want me: Scientists curve nanoparticle sheets into complex forms Read more: Bend me, shape me, any way you want me: Scientists curve nanoparticle sheets into complex forms
By Carla Reiter Scientists have been making nanoparticles for more than two decades in two-dimensional sheets, three-dimensional crystals and random…
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Extremities
ConforMIS Announces Results of Multiple Studies of its Customized Knee Replacements Presented at the 2015 Pan Pacific International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
Bedford, Mass., August 3, 2015 — ConforMIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: CFMS) announced today results from six clinical studies presented at the 2015…
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Extremities
Targeted Workouts May Strengthen Men’s Bones in Middle Age
By Robert Preidt THURSDAY, July 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Certain types of exercise improve bone health in middle-aged men…
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Spine
Standing More Than Five Hours Can Cause Long-Term Health Problems, Study Says
By Taylor Tyler Standing just five hours a day contributes to long-term back pain and musculoskeletal disorders, according to researchers…
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