2002 Press Releases

Injecting antivenin for rattlesnake bite is safe and effective for children
09/24/2002

People over the age of 45 who experience a fracture of the hip, shoulder, wrist, or ankle have an increased risk of sustaining another similar fracture later, according to new study
09/24/2002

Understanding structural changes in the forefeet of diabetic patients can improve prevention and treatment of foot ulcers, according to new study
08/20/2002

Self-donation of blood before surgery may not always benefit patients undergoing total hip replacement, according to study
08/20/2002

Treating osteoporosis after hip fracture increases, according to new study
08/20/2002

Academy's weight training survey targets active men and women
07/16/2002

Childhood pedestrian injuries are preventable, according to a new study
07/01/2002

Orthopaedic surgeons' 4th of July safety advice: leave fireworks to professionals
06/28/2002

Orthopaedic Surgeons Urge Safety and Responsibility During This Summer's Boating Season
06/27/2002

Orthopaedic Surgeons Roll Up Their Sleeves To Build Safe, Accessible Playground One-of-a-kind Playground of Dreams to be Built for Local Children
06/26/2002

Orthopaedic surgeons offer tips on preventing soccer injuries in future World Cup players
06/21/2002

Orthopaedic Surgeons Urge Drivers Of All Ages To Use Caution As School Ends And Summer Approaches
05/30/2002

Vice President Cheney's Achilles Tendonitis Common Problem Among Many
04/26/2002

Michael Jordan's Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy Offers More Treatment Options for Joint Problems
04/26/2002

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons kicks off year-long "Prevent Injuries America!" campaign
04/24/2002

4 billion people worldwide lack access to orthopaedic care
04/16/2002

AAOS steps up efforts to attract women and minorities to orthopaedics Academy teams with Ruth Jackson and J.R. Gladden Societies in mentoring efforts
04/11/2002

Over a half-million ladder-related injuries occur each year: Orthopaedic Surgeons offer tips for preventing spring fix-up accidents
04/10/2002

Medical care to repair a fractured hip is only part of the process toward optimal recovery, according to national conference report
04/04/2002

Medical school preparation in musculoskeletal medicine is inadequate, according to new study
04/04/2002

Shock waves effectively treat plantar fasciitis, new study shows
04/04/2002

Arthroscopic debridement of the arthritic knee may be overused in older patients, according to new study
02/14/2002

Understanding the brain's function in bone formation may lead to new treatment for osteoporosis and other bone-remodeling disorders
02/14/2002

Women at a greater risk for knee injury than men because of muscle differences
02/14/2002

Acute hand and wrist injuries in the athlete require individualized management, depending on athlete's age, sport, and level of competition
02/14/2002