New Research Suggests That Surgeons Should Rethink a Common Practice
Removing the bursa during rotator cuff surgery may impair healing, as it plays a crucial role in tendon and bone health. Research suggests that surgeons…
Orthopedic Research News
Orthopedic research focuses on the study of the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. This field of medical research is dedicated to understanding and improving treatments for various orthopedic conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and injuries resulting from sports, accidents, or aging. Advances in orthopedic research have led to the development of innovative surgical techniques, prosthetics, biomaterials for implants, and regenerative medicine strategies including stem cell therapy and tissue engineering. The goal is to enhance patient outcomes, reduce recovery times, and improve the quality of life for individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. Researchers in this field often utilize a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from biomechanics, molecular biology, and clinical trials to create comprehensive treatment solutions.
Python Power: New Bio-Inspired Device Doubles Strength of Rotator Cuff Repairs
Columbia University has introduced a python-teeth-inspired surgical device aimed at strengthening rotator cuff repairs and reducing tendon re-tearing, leveraging 3D printing for customization. When most…
Synthetic Bones Designed by AI Set to Transform Orthopedic Surgery
Researchers have developed a bone-like synthetic material using machine learning and 3D printing, aimed at enhancing orthopedic treatments. This new material could potentially replace traditional…
Researchers Identify Potential Target for Treating Inner-Ear Bone Erosion
Researchers show that the possible cause of local bone erosion in cholesteatomas are fibroblasts from the bone that express a protein called activin A. Chronic…
ACL Surgery Delays: Risky for Children, Safer for Adults, Johns Hopkins Study Reveals
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center investigators report active children are prone to further knee cartilage tears while awaiting repair surgery after ACL injury. A Johns Hopkins…
Back Pain Breakthrough: Existing Drug That Kills Off Sleeping Bone Cells Could Provide Relief
A study of senescent (inactive) osteoclasts within the spinal columns of mice indicates that using anti-senescent drugs could relieve the spinal sensitivity that causes lower…
New “Smart” Implant Coatings Warn of Early Failure and Resist Infections
Researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have recently developed innovative “smart” coatings for orthopedic surgical implants. These coatings have the ability to monitor stress…
Do Osteoarthritis Treatments Actually Work? New Study Questions Efficacy
Recruiting osteoarthritis patients with a lot of pain to clinical studies, may give incorrect results if the researcher does account for the natural variation in…
Researchers Discover That Japanese Children Walk Differently
Japanese children develop their manner of walking differently from children in other countries. Researchers discovered that the way Japanese children walk, or their gait, develops…
Sonic Hedgehog to the Rescue: Impressive Regeneration To Repair Large Bone Injuries
A stem cell study presents intriguing evidence that large bone injuries might trigger a repair strategy in adults that recapitulates elements of skeletal formation in…
Antimicrobial Coating for Orthopedic Implants Prevents Dangerous Bacterial Infections
Customizable to individual patients and requiring less than 10 minutes to prepare and use, new surgical implant coating prevented 100% of infections in mice. Biomedical…
New Blood Test Detects Childhood Tumors Based on Their Epigenetic Profiles
A new study exploits the characteristic epigenetic signatures of childhood tumors to detect, classify, and monitor the disease. The scientists analyzed short fragments of tumor…
New Research Links Kidney Stones With Bone Problems
In an analysis of nationwide data from the Veterans Health Administration, approximately one-quarter of individuals with kidney stones had a diagnosis of osteoporosis or bone…
Severe, Long-Lasting, and Bizarre Symptoms Explained: “COVID-19 Can Cause the Body to Attack Itself”
Imaging illustrates severity, long-term prognosis of COVID-19-related muscle, joint pain. Muscle soreness and achy joints are common symptoms among COVID-19 patients. But for some people,…
Sweet Coating for Sour Bones: Bridge-Burning Coating for Bone Implants
Osteoporosis is a leading global health challenge. Besides its own adverse effects, it also impairs the function of bone implants — normally made of a…
Most Shoes Have a “Toe Spring” That May Lead to Weaker Muscles and Painful Foot-Related Problems
Researchers say toe springs in shoes may come at a cost. The toe of most shoes, especially sneakers, bends ever so slightly upward. While that…
LEGO-Inspired 3D-Printed Bricks Help Broken Bones Heal Faster
Hollow, flea-sized blocks can be filled with materials that improve healing. Tiny, 3D-printed bricks have been designed to heal broken bones — and could one…
New Hope for Healing Spinal Injuries Using Commonly Available Drugs
Drug Cocktail Holds Promise for Spinal Injuries Scientists have discovered a combination of two commonly available drugs that could help the body heal spinal fractures….