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…
Orthopedic Research News
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….
Aching Back? Here’s the Scientific Research on Whether Yoga, Tai Chi or Qigong Help.
Researchers provide comprehensive review of effects of movement-based mind-body interventions on chronic low back pain. It’s a pain. About 80 percent of adults in the…
Osteoarthritis Treatment Breakthrough: Drug Combo Reverses Arthritis in Animal Study
A combination of two previously studied osteoarthritis drugs works better than either drug alone. People with osteoarthritis, or “wear and tear” arthritis, have limited treatment…
Poor Posture Affects the Whole Body, but Can Be Easily Fixed With a Few Adjustments [Video]
Survey finds less than 1/2 of Americans concerned about poor posture. The average American adult spends more than three and a half hours looking down…
Johns Hopkins Analyzes the Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation Therapies on Spinal Fusion
Researchers from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data on the effect of electrical stimulation therapies…
Doctors Complete Hip Surgery with 3D Printed Implant and Bone Stem Cell Graft
A team of researchers from the University of Southampton have completed their first hip surgery with a 3D printed implant and bone stem cell graft….
Researchers Use “Fracture Putty” to Quickly Repair Broken Bones
Researchers at the University of Georgia’s Regenerative Bioscience Center are working to develop a fast bone healing process for soldiers. By using “fracture putty,” adult…
