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  • Athletic Tape May Relieve Certain Arthritis Pain

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    8 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Athletic TapeResearchers in Australia have found that athletic tape can be used to improve pain from patellofemoral osteoarthritis, a form of osteoarthritis found around or behind the kneecap. This was a small study, to be sure, involving only 28 people, 14 with and 14 without patellofemoral arthritis. Yet the findings may provide another therapy option for people with this knee pain. This finding may also benefit people with chronic patellofemoral pain, which is relatively common in runners and can oftentimes be related to a misalignment in the knee joint. The researchers from the University…

  • Leeches for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis

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    1 Feb 2010 | 6:00 am
    Knee OsteoarthritisIt sounds like something out of medieval times. Using leeches to treat every disease and condition known to man. But as it turns out leeches are actually very powerful for treating a wide variety of ailments including knee osteoarthritis. Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that results in the breakdown of the cartilage between the joints in the knees. This leads to pain, loss of range of motion and bone damage. There appears to be several origins of knee osteoarthritis including joint deformity, repeated injury, or excess weight. There is no cure for…

  • Living Near Traffic May Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

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    25 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am
    TrafficA new study suggests that people who are exposed to high levels of pollution from traffic have an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers performed an analysis of records from 90,000 women in the Nurses Health Study and utilized unique software to measure the distance between each of the woman’s homes and the nearest major roadways. The results of the study showed that women who lived within 165 feet of interstates or primary, multi-lane roads had a greater than 30 percent increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared to those who lived more that 650…

  • Erectile Dysfunction Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis

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    25 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am
    A team of researchers St. James Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, conducted a study that found the erectile dysfunction (ED) has a higher prevalence in men who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Previous studies have linked erectile dysfunction to vascular events, such as stroke and heart attacks, but this study indicates that there is also a link with inflammatory diseases such as RA. “Based on our data, we’re saying that rheumatoid arthritis—a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease—could be a possible risk factor for erectile dysfunction. And at the same time, erectile dysfunction…

  • Kawasaki Disease is a Type of Arthritis

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    18 Jan 2010 | 6:00 am
    The recent death of John Travolta’s son, Jett, has highlighted an uncommon disease known as Kawasaki disease. According to the Arthritis Foundation, Kawasaki disease is one of over 100 types of arthritis. What is Kawasaki disease? Kawasaki disease is a form of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. It typically develops in young children with over 80% of patients under the age of 5, and affects boys more than girls. Kawasaki disease was first identified by Tomasaku Kawasaki in Japan in 1967. It was also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, Kawasaki’s disease,…
 
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  • HSS Supports Arthritis Foundation Focus On Raising National Awareness Of Osteoarthritis

    5 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    Hospital for Special Surgery, (HSS), a world leader in orthopedics and rheumatology, announced its support of the Arthritis Foundation and Ad Council newly launched campaign, "Moving is the Best Medicine," to raise awareness of osteoarthritis, increase public health education and support breakthrough research...

  • Designing Easy-To-Use Products With The Help Of Arthritis Simulation Gloves

    5 Feb 2010 | 12:00 am
    As the U.S. population ages, manufacturers of consumer goods are realizing that many customers may not be as nimble-fingered or sharp-sighted as they once were...

  • Can Blood Samples Predict Arthritic Rheumatism?

    4 Feb 2010 | 2:00 am
    Levels of inflammatory proteins, so-called cytokines, are elevated in the blood even before the onset of arthritic rheumatism...

  • FDA Approves Xiaflex For Debilitating Hand Condition

    3 Feb 2010 | 3:00 am
    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) as the first drug to treat a progressive hand disease known as Dupuytren's contracture, which can affect a person's ability to straighten and properly use their fingers. Dupuytren's contracture affects the connective tissue found beneath the skin in the palm of the hand...

  • New Nanoscopic Material Enables Cartilage To Do What It Doesn't Do Naturally

    2 Feb 2010 | 5:00 am
    Northwestern University researchers are the first to design a bioactive nanomaterial that promotes the growth of new cartilage in vivo and without the use of expensive growth factors. Minimally invasive, the therapy activates the bone marrow stem cells and produces natural cartilage. No conventional therapy can do this. The results will be published online the week of Feb...
 
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  • Biomarker could help doctors tailor treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

    1 Feb 2010 | 11:00 pm
    Investigators have identified a biomarker that could help doctors select patients with rheumatoid arthritis who will benefit from therapy with drugs such as Enbrel, a tumor necrosis factor-antagonist drug.

  • New 'suicide' molecule halts rheumatoid arthritis

    1 Feb 2010 | 8:00 am
    Scientists have invented a novel way to halt and even reverse rheumatoid arthritis. They have developed an imitation of a suicide molecule that floats undetected into overactive immune cells responsible for the disease. Referred to as Casper the Ghost, the stealthy molecule causes the immune cells to self-destruct. The approach doesn't carry the health risks of current treatments. The new therapy, tested on mice, stopped the disease cold in 75 percent of the animals.

  • Blood test can predict rheumatoid arthritis before symptoms arise

    29 Jan 2010 | 2:00 am
    Researchers have identified several cytokines, cytokine-related factors, and chemokines that increase significantly prior to rheumatoid arthritis disease onset. These findings confirm those of earlier studies which suggest that the risk of developing RA can be predicted and disease progression may be prevented.

  • Mortality rates for pediatric rheumatology patients significantly lower than previously reported

    28 Jan 2010 | 11:00 pm
    A recent study found that the overall mortality rate in the US for all pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases was not worse than the age and sex-adjusted population. Furthermore, mortality rates were significantly lower than reported in previous studies of rheumatic diseases and conditions that are associated with increased mortality.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis doesn't hinder computing skills, study shows

    28 Jan 2010 | 11:00 pm
    Workers with rheumatoid arthritis were comparable to non-impaired individuals in keyboarding speed, according to a new study. Individuals who were trained in touch typing demonstrated faster typing speeds than those using a visually-guided ("hunt and peck") method, regardless of impairment.
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  • Casper the Ghost Halts Rheumatoid Arthritis

    7 Feb 2010 | 2:53 pm
    Healthy immune cells should die after attacking a foreign invader, like a virus or bacteria. But in rheumatoid arthritis those cells don't die -- they live and cause havoc. The rogue immune cells are low in "Bim" -- the molecule that orders them to self-destruct, according to a study published in the February 2010 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. A researcher from Northwestern University was able to create an imitation of Bim. When the imitation molecule was injected into mice with rheumatoid arthritis, it floated undetected into the immune cells that had gone awry and caused them to…

  • Fast Facts About Tendonitis

    5 Feb 2010 | 3:49 pm
    A tendon is a strong, flexible fibrous cord that attaches muscle to bone. Tendonitis, also spelled tendinitis, refers to inflammation of the tendons. Tendonitis can be caused by severe injury but more often it is caused by repetitive minor injuries to the affected area. In certain conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, thyroid disease or diabetes, tendonitis can occur without any trauma. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of tendonitis in Tendonitis - Fast Facts. Related Resources: More About Tendonitis Inflammation - The Battle Within The…

  • Does Your Arthritis Affect Your Spouse?

    2 Feb 2010 | 3:51 pm
    When you married your spouse, your vows expressed that your union would hold strong "for better or worse" and "in sickness and health." Perhaps you already had arthritis when you married or perhaps the disease joined later. Either way, the disease has affected you. The physical limitations and emotional toll of living with those limitations is part of your reality. Obviously, how much your life is impacted depends on the severity of your arthritis. It's quite possible arthritis has affected how often you can go out and socialize. It's also quite possible it has affected your ability to care…

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Doesn't Interfere With Certain Computer Skills

    31 Jan 2010 | 3:09 pm
    Speed, when using a computer keyboard, was comparable between workers with rheumatoid arthritis and workers without rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh. The study, published in the February issue of Arthritis Care & Research, also concluded that people trained in touch typing exhibited faster typing speeds than those using the old "hunt-and-peck" method of typing, regardless of impairment. It was found that rheumatoid arthritis workers had slightly impaired mouse skills though. The number of workers who use computers rose 10% between 1993 and…

  • 5 Tips for Arthritis Relief

    30 Jan 2010 | 3:59 pm
    What should I take for my arthritis? That's likely the most common question asked by arthritis patients. If only there were an easy answer -- a one-size-fits-all answer. But there's not. That's exactly what can be so frustrating. People with arthritis symptoms often don't know where to start. Should they self-treat or should they call a doctor? Is their arthritis medication working or should they switch to something else? And the ultimate question -- why on earth isn't there a cure? While there's no magic potion, there is relief for arthritis. Don't give up -- here are 5 Tips for Arthritis…
 
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  • Nanofiber Gel May Spur Growth of New Knee Cartilage

    THURSDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new nanofiber gel that promotes cartilage growth in joints has been developed by U.S. researchers.The material is injected into the damaged joint and stimulates bone marrow stem cells to produce natural cartilage, without the need for expensive growth factors. No current therapy can do this, according to the researchers, from Northwestern University.

  • Fewer Childhood Deaths From Rheumatic Disease

    MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Death rates for U.S. children with rheumatic diseases are much lower than previously reported, a new study has found.Cleveland Clinic researchers analyzed data on 48,885 patients in the national Pediatric Rheumatology Disease Registry (PRDR), who were diagnosed with rheumatic diseases between 1992 and 2001.

  • Long Before Symptoms, Blood May Reveal Rheumatoid Arthritis

    MONDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test can predict rheumatoid arthritis long before a person notices symptoms, say Swedish researchers.They identified several cytokines, cytokine-related factors and chemokines whose levels increase significantly as much as several years before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

  • Injections May Boost Knee Surgery Success

    By Ellin HolohanHealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Jan. 28 (HealthDay News) -- For people with arthritis, injections of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory fluid can improve recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery to repair damaged cartilage, researchers say.

  • Health Tip: What's Causing My Shoulder Pain?

    (HealthDay News) -- The joints, tendons and muscles that make up the shoulder allow for a lot of flexibility. But an injury or a number of medical conditions can cause pain and limit the shoulder's movement.
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  • Slow Breathing May Ease Pain: Study

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:02 am
    According to a new study published in the journal Pain, the simple practice of slow breathing may help soothe patients' emotional and physical reactions to moderate pain.

  • 'Tattletale' Pills Remind People to Take Meds

    8 Feb 2010 | 7:04 am
    A high-tech product that can tell patients if they need to take their medications--or if they've taken them already--may be on the horizon, researchers say.

  • Jane Fonda to Make Fitness DVD for Baby Boomers

    3 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pm
    Fonda, 72, suffers from osteoarthritis and has undergone both knee and hip replacement surgery, and her new fitness DVD is designed to encourage Boomers to work out.

  • Knee Replacements Good for Knees, Bad for Weight

    3 Feb 2010 | 11:44 am
    New research published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage suggests that though knee replacement surgery helps improve mobility in patients who have the procedure, it also leads to weight gain.

  • Cleats, Natural Grass Best for Knees

    1 Feb 2010 | 11:33 am
    A team of orthopedists has found that athletes who wear cleats and play on a natural grass playing field are less likely to suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries when they make quick turns.
 
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  • What Drove You to Finally Get a Permit for Handicap Parking?

    7 Feb 2010 | 3:34 pm
    Did you struggle with the realization that you should have a handicap parking permit? Did you fight it for as long as possible -- not wanting to admit you were disabled by osteoarthritis? At what point did you give into it, discuss it with your doctor, and apply for your handicap parking permit? How has it helped you to have a handicap parking permit? Does it conserve energy so you can do more and do it safely when out in the world? Do you have any advice for others who may be balking at getting a handicap parking permit? Share Your Story. Related Resources: How to Obtain a Handicapped…

  • What Is a Bone Spur?

    5 Feb 2010 | 8:33 pm
    A bone spur, also referred to as an osteophyte, is a benign, bony outgrowth that can develop along the edges of a bone. A bone spur can form on any bone but typically they are found at joints (where two or more bones come together). It is not uncommon for a bone spur to develop where muscles, tendons, and ligaments attach to bone. Usually bone spurs develop where bone rubs on bone. Some say this is part of normal aging -- the body's way of compensating for worn away cartilage and bone loss, as occurs with osteoarthritis. Let's consider other possible causes of bone spurs, as well as symptoms,…

  • Should You See a Rheumatologist for Osteoarthritis?

    3 Feb 2010 | 3:59 pm
    When considering if you should see a rheumatologist for osteoarthritis, know that the answer may depend on the stage of your disease. Your primary doctor will able to make an initial assessment following a physical examination. He can order x-rays, blood tests, or any other diagnostic tests needed to support his initial assessment. Your primary doctor can also prescribe medications to relieve pain and other osteoarthritis symptoms. But after the initial exam and testing, your doctor may decide to refer you to a rheumatologist. Learn more about when that might be the case and how it could…

  • Most Knee Replacement Patients Gain Weight After Surgery

    31 Jan 2010 | 3:53 pm
    Seems opposite of what you would expect to happen. But, according to a University of Delaware study, in the two years after knee replacement surgery, patients average a 14 pound weight gain. Their weight drops in the first few post-op weeks, but after that, it starts to gradually climb. The expectation of knee replacement surgery is that it gets you back to an active lifstyle. That should correlate with being able to maintain a healthy weight. What researchers actually found was that the weaker the patients were going in, the more weight they gained after surgery. Of those who had knee…

  • Arthritis Medications Advil and Aleve - What's the Difference?

    30 Jan 2010 | 3:50 pm
    They sit next to each other on your drugstore shelf. Though they are different drugs, they fall within the same drug class. Advil and Aleve are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat arthritis and other minor aches and pains. Since Advil and Aleve are sold over-the-counter, they are easy to grab and take. But not so fast. It's still important to know if the active ingredient in Advil and Aleve is the same or different. Know your medication! Learn more in Advil and Aleve - What's the Difference? Related Resources: What Is Advil? What Is Aleve? Ibuprofen - What You Need to…
 
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    How to Cope with Pain
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:44 pm
    Each Monday this series of articles will feature pain management techniques to help you decrease and cope with pain.  It’s your at-home pain management class! I hope you’ve been succeeding with using pain management techniques regularly - or at least making progress in your new habit!  But none of us is perfect, and we can all use a boost, right? Starting a new habit takes a lot of effort and focus – it takes at least 30 days for something to become easier and more automatic.  And even if we know something is good for us, it’s sometimes hard to keep it up over the long…

  • Breathing And Mindfulness For Pain

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    4 Feb 2010 | 8:09 pm
    This is a submission from Robert for our December contests. A reader Robert writes about 2 things he’s learned about managing pain: The obstetrics nurse taught me about panting to get to the other side of a contraction.  Kidney stone pain washed over me in waves, not dissimilar to my spouse’s delivery pains.  I used the panting method to pass the time ’til the pain subsided. Meditation in the mindfulness style has taught me to experience this present moment, and leave the experiences of the past and future aside.  Similarly I examined my migraine pain (while awaiting…

  • Verses About A Pain Experience

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    2 Feb 2010 | 8:34 pm
    These verses were submitted by Denise for our December contests. I Am Still Me My disease after all these years Has brought to light many fears Though I hurt every day that I live There, inside of me, is still so much to give Some of you don’t recognize me as still the same And it often causes misunderstanding, hurt, neglect and blame My dreams in life have remained intact through it all So please stop laughing and judging as I stumble and fall The hope of a better tomorrow is always what gets me through My faith in God and miracles gives me a life anew My message today very simply put for…

  • Pain Management Class 2010: Breathing Exercises, Part 2

    How to Cope with Pain
    31 Jan 2010 | 8:47 pm
    Each Monday this series of articles will feature pain management techniques to help you decrease and cope with pain.  It’s your at-home pain management class! So far we’ve looked at some breathing exercises and a basic relaxation exercise.  All of these techniques are intended to reduce pain through helping you be more relaxed.  Today we’ll look at 2 more breathing exercises. Breathing Exercise #3 Breathing Exercise #4 There are several ways to use these exercises: read through the exercises and then do them from memory (they don’t have to be done exactly as I’ve written them)…

  • Gratitude For Your Body

    How to Cope with Pain
    28 Jan 2010 | 8:45 pm
    To celebrate the release of her new book, Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Chronic Pain, the author, Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is sharing a guest article today about gratitude for your body – even if your body’s in pain!  The article is an excerpt from the book chapter and guided audio practice, “Befriending Your Body.” Dr. McGonigal is a yoga teacher and health psychologist at Stanford University and the Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Yoga Therapy.  She is also a former chronic pain sufferer. Body Gratitude When was the…
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  • INSOMNIA

    typeawithra
    29 Jan 2010 | 3:42 am
    All day I am fighting this intense exhaustion.  All night I struggle falling asleep.  The sky is overcast with a brilliant orange glow.  I want to go next door and climb into Jax’s bed.  I could always claim that I was sleepwalking.  The LA night is restless.,  Helicopters, police sirens, and food in the fridge [...]

  • HIT THE WALL

    typeawithra
    20 Jan 2010 | 7:23 am
    I haven’t written in a very long time.  I go through phases where I simply have no energy to write.  Also, I go through long phases where I feel as if keeping a blog is absurd and only helping myself.   Then, I read the reader comments you all post on this site and I feel [...]

  • INSOMNIA AND JAX

    typeawithra
    27 Oct 2009 | 3:01 am
    It;s no shocker that I have insomnia.  My doctor has actually given up on me.  I am going to confront him tomorrow about this issue.  Just because I have 4 chronic diseases is no reason to tell me that “some people just have to live with it and find alternate times to sleep”.  Bullshit!  I [...]

  • LA/Hollywd 11/14 Support Group

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    27 Oct 2009 | 1:55 am
    Click on link to sign up: http://www.meetup.com/The-Hollywood-Chronic-Pain-Support-Group/ The Los Angeles/Hollywood Chronic Pain Support Group Meet someone JUST LIKE YOU. WHEN: Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 11am-1pm. WHERE: Meeting place is 2 Blocks from Sunset and Vine. Come make new friends! The Los Angeles / Hollywood Chronic Pain Support Group was established to get together once a month to talk intimately [...]

  • CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP

    typeawithra
    28 Sep 2009 | 11:18 pm
    We’re having our next chronic pain support group on October 10th, 2009.  All are welcome to attend.  All you need to do is sign up at our meet-up groups page and then RSVP for the event.  This time we’re doing it on a Saturday morning at 11am so that more people can attend.  We hope [...]
 
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  • Product Review: HoMedics ParaSpa Pro Paraffin Bath

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    8 Feb 2010 | 6:12 am
    I have, without a doubt, some of the most wonderful friends in the world! While at a friend’s

  • Seeing RA under every stone

    pollyannapenguin
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:36 am
    Is it me, or do others with rheumatoid arthritis see RA possibilities everywhere? I’ve told my bro, who has had neck pain for years and gets inflamed knuckles, that he really should get an RA test, even though it’s incredibly unlikely in a lad his age. (Unlikely but not impossible, as Rhuematoid Arthritis Guy can testify, and not an unreasonable suggestion given that he’s my brother and we do have family with RA. However, it starts to get a bit silly when you’re sitting chatting to someone and start thinking ‘ooh, they get stiff in the mornings; could be…

  • Know about Rheumatoid Arthritis

    katieparkar
    8 Feb 2010 | 1:17 am
    The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common, while rheumatoid arthritis is the second most common. Rheumatoid arthritis, however, is the most severe form of arthritis. A shooting pain in the knee. A burning sensation in the hand. Before you know it, you have rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks normal tissues as if they were invading antibodies. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease…

  • Another New Week

    alicorndreams
    7 Feb 2010 | 5:45 am
    It was an incredibly busy week at work (which bespeaks to why I haven’t had the time to post to any great degree…) but now it is Sunday morning… and quiet (I have a giant warm Bichon curled up at my feet looking at me like if I were any kind of human I would be eating something yummy and feeding 2/3 to her…  which is why she is giant… at 18 pounds she usually gets her way). This week I actually wore my favorite pair of Reeboks… quite an achievement… I bought them last year for my birthday… they are white leather aerobic high tops… I had a…

  • Bloody marvelous, innit?

    pollyannapenguin
    7 Feb 2010 | 1:32 am
    Two days until my birthday and I’m right in the middle of a flare! On the bright side (which is what this blog is all about, although I have to remind myself of that right now), I’ve got most of a day off tomorrow and a full day off on Tuesday, and mum cooking dinner for us Tuesday night (chopped liver to start (sounds disgusting, ISN’T!), roast chicken and trimmings, and a naughty surprise desert have been requested). Hubby has the day off on Tuesday, which makes a nice change. I just hope I feel up to doing something nice with the day! Also my birthday starts early –…
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  • Spine startup Osseon gets traction with its Osseoplasty cavity creation system

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    9 Feb 2010 | 4:38 am
    Osseon Therapeutics (Santa Rosa, CA) has reached break-even in three short years, and its bone cement delivery system is in high demand among physicians and surgery centers, said a company spokesman.  After obtaining FDA approval and launching its Osseoflex system last year, Osseon has passed its 530th case and is one of only two companies approved for cavity creation (Osseoplasty) by Medicare. The other is Medtronic.  The system was patented by Y. King Liu, a 40-year academic researcher, clinical practitioner and biomedical engineering device developer and the founder of the University of…

  • Transplated Bone and Cartilage Surgery May Reduce Need for Hip Replacement in Young Trauma Patients

    OS
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:01 am
    Orthopedic traumatologists from HSS have developed a new surgery using transplanted bone and cartilage—one that may help young patients avoid a hip replacement after a traumatic injury to the hip joint.   In accidents such as motor vehicle collisions or falls from a ladder, the femur can be forced to dislocate beyond the socket, often causing a femoral head fracture, sometimes with a fracture to the hip socket. Femoral head fractures with a bone and cartilage defect were traditionally treated primarily with a total hip replacement. Orthopedics This Week…   http://ow.ly/15pFt

  • ‘Silent hip’ ushers in a new era in joint replacement procedures in India

    OS
    7 Feb 2010 | 5:40 am
    MIOT Hospital has performed the first ‘silent hip’ procedure on an Indian patient. The ‘silent hip,’ a refinement of the pre-existing thrust plate, and is made of titanium coupled with a delta ceramic bearing that seems to have worked well on the patients on whom it has been used so far, globally. The patient can begin to walk an hour after surgery, climb stairs in 48 hours and, in three to five days, go home. Complete normal activity will be restored in four weeks, he said. The Hindu…  http://ow.ly/14KPf

  • Smart coating opens door to safer hip, knee and dental implants

    OS
    7 Feb 2010 | 5:26 am
    Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a “smart coating” that helps surgical implants bond more closely with bone and ward off infection. When patients have hip, knee or dental replacement surgery, they run the risk of having their bodies reject the implant. But the smart coating developed at NC State mitigates that risk by fostering bone growth into the implant. The coating creates a crystalline layer next to the implant, and a mostly amorphous outer layer that touches the surrounding bone. The amorphous layer dissolves over time, releasing calcium and…

  • Startup firm hopes for success with knee brace

    OS
    6 Feb 2010 | 7:15 pm
    Located in the University Enterprise Laboratories business incubator in St. Paul, the tiny three-person firm is on the cusp of rolling out its core (and so far, its only) product — a unique knee brace that, according to the company, provides temporary relief of joint pain and arthritis and, longer term, reduces swelling and pain. The company’s knee system combines heat with pulsed electromagnetic field technology — electrical energy that sends a series of magnetic pulses through injured tissue to reduce swelling and, by extension, pain. John Dinusson, OrthoCor’s CEO,…
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    The Flexcin Blog

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Relief

    According to the Arthritis Foundation, Rheumatoid Arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans. Although there are several theories, so far, the cause of RA is still unknown. In addition, there is no cure to date, but it is getting easier to control RA through the use of remedies, exercise, and joint protection ...

  • Valentine’s Day Special - Get Free Shipping

    OK, so there's roses, there's chocolate, there's flowers, maybe even a basket of fruit...but a month from now there's just nothing left to remind them that you still love them...unless you choose a gift that keeps on giving, day after day. Does someone you care for suffer daily from the aches ...

  • Sciatica Relief

    Many potential customers contact us wanting to know if Flexcin can help with sciatica. Sciatica is a symptom of a problem with the sciatic nerve, a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. It controls muscles in the back of your knee and ...

  • A Call to Revolutionize Chronic Pain

    Recently a report came out from the May Day Fund calling for chronic pain to be addressed in healthcare reform and better training of doctors on treating it because it's estimated that one out of every four Americans suffers from chronic pain. This ranges from headaches to back pain to ...

  • The Genetic Link to Osteoarthritis

    British scientists are conducting the first study on the human genome to determine the genetic causes of osteoarthritis. Our friend, Timothy Spaulding, a Top Health Blogger for the Arthritis Community on Wellsphere and author of the Current Arthritis News and Research Blog explains in his recent article about The Genetic ...
 
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