American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 24-28
The 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held...
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
E-Health Intervention Feasible in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Increase in physical activity and weight loss for many obese patients with LSS
AAOS: Just Home Rehab May Be Enough Post Knee Surgery
People do just as well with in-home physical therapy, researchers find
AAOS: Driving Two Weeks Post Hip Replacement May Be OK
Many patients regain their presurgery brake reaction times within two weeks after surgery
AAOS: Hip Replacement Surgery Up in Younger Americans
Over 10 years, rate of surgeries nearly doubled for those ages 45 to 64
AAOS: Minimalist Running Shoes May Need Longer Transition
People over 30 may take more time to safely adjust to 'minimalist' shoes
AAOS: Many Parents Unaware of Youth Pitching Guidelines
Also, young players feel pressure from parents or coaches to continue playing despite arm pain
Exercise Training Cuts Rate of Injurious Falls in Older Women
Reduction in rate of injurious falls and injured fallers; neither exercise nor vitamin D impact fall rate
Fracture Rate Higher Following Stem Cell Transplant
Findings in patients undergoing stem cell transplant versus general U.S. population
