Tag: Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems
Denosumab Studied for Prosthesis-Related Osteolysis
Fewer osteoclasts seen at osteolysis membrane-bone interface with denosumab versus placebo in patients undergoing revision hip arthroplasty
Bone Quality Linked to Complications After Spinal Fusion
Patients who developed complications had lower trabecular vBMD, fewer and thinner trabeculae at radius and tibia
Incidence of Dislocation After Hip Arthroplasty May Be Higher Than Thought
Age, sex, head size, fixation method, and surgical approach independently associated with dislocation risk
Exercise Aids Bone Health After Bariatric Surgery
Greatest difference seen in bone mineral density measurements at the lumbar spine
Glucosamine Supplement Tied to Lower Mortality
Regular use tied to a 65 percent reduced risk for cardiovascular death
Obesity Increases Hip Fracture Risk Before Age 70 in Postmenopausal Women
Obese women have higher risk for hip fracture-related mortality; on average, they have higher bone density than normal-weight, but significantly faster bone loss
RSNA: Sleeve Gastrectomy in Teens May Harm Bone Health
Decrease in lumbar volumetric bone mineral density seen in obese teens undergoing sleeve gastrectomy
Global Burden High for Musculoskeletal Disorders
From 1990, slight decrease seen in age-standardized prevalence, disability-adjusted life year rates
Vosoritide Aids Bone Growth in Children With Dwarfism
