Musculoskeletal Diseases Press Releases

Today: FDA and Nation’s Top Pediatric Doctors Meet to Discuss How to Innovate and Study Effectiveness of Pediatric Medical Devices
Presenter, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Michael Vitale, MD Available for Interviews
10/30/2009

United States Bone and Joint Decade Announces Conference Program
Members of Congress, Medical Experts, Patients, and Advocates Join to Advance Musculoskeletal Awareness and Advocacy
10/19/2009

Access to America’s Orthopaedic Services Act of 2009 Introduced in the Senate
Senators Cardin (D-MD) and Burr (R-NC) sponsor bill to increase awareness and research for musculoskeletal diseases
08/04/2009

Neck Surgery for Cervical Spine Disorders Found to Alleviate Associated Headaches
Improvement of headaches significant after anterior cervical reconstructive surgery
08/03/2009

American Joint Replacement Registry Announced
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Creates Independent Organization
07/23/2009

Worth it: Physician Sources Available to Comment on Cost Efficacy of Knee Replacement Option for Elderly
06/23/2009

Back to Normal: Surgery Improves Outcomes for Spine Patients
New study finds patients who opt for surgery have decreased pain, increased function
06/01/2009

Chronic Ankle Pain May Be More Than Just A Sprain
New information indicates tendon injuries may be the culprit
05/01/2009

Injured Marines at Risk for Abnormal Bone Growth
Trauma resulting from high-energy blasts is one possible underlying cause
05/01/2009

Dealing with Dwarfism
Surgeons and specialists should be aware of interrelated symptoms
04/01/2009

Treating Knee Ligament Injuries
Identifying level of injury is key to treating MCLs nonsurgically, study finds
03/02/2009

Arm Fractures Indicate Greater Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients
Understanding the relationship between the two events may help prevent future fractures
03/02/2009

Staying One Step Ahead of Osteoporosis
New studies show key steps to preventing bone loss focus on early screening and treatment
02/26/2009

An Orthopaedic Roadmap for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
AAOS recommendations aid orthopaedic surgeons in treating this common condition
02/26/2009

Octogenarians: Not Too Old for Joint Replacement
New study finds total knee replacement surgery can offer significant benefits to patients in their 80s
02/26/2009

Got Pain?
New, less invasive treatments alleviate hand and wrist discomfort
02/26/2009

When to Have That Joint Replacement?
Some minority groups wait too long for surgery, study finds
02/25/2009

Obesity: A Musculoskeletal Nightmare
Several new studies show higher joint replacement complication rates, longer hospital stays for obese patients
02/25/2009

Children and Orthopaedic Surgical Emergencies
Fractures and infections of the bone are among most serious injuries to children
02/25/2009

An Athlete’s First Question: “Doc, When Can I Return
Year-round participation in sports effects healing time for ACL injuries in young athletes
02/25/2009

The Most Breaking News in the Joint
Millions suffer from musculoskeletal injuries and conditions
02/25/2009

Avoiding Surgery for Low Back Pain
Many patients may benefit more from non-invasive treatments
02/02/2009

Parkinson’s Disease Plays Havoc with Common Orthopaedic Conditions
01/02/2009

MRI Emerges As Vital Resource in Treatment of Back Pain
01/02/2009

Replacing Your Total Hip Replacement
New Study Reveals the Most Common Reasons Why Total Hip Replacements May Fail
01/02/2009

AAOS Issues New Clinical Practice Guideline for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
12/11/2008

Non-Surgical Clubfoot Treatments Bring High Level of Success
Two common correction techniques yield positive results
11/03/2008

Treating Osteoporosis After Hip Fracture
Orthopaedic osteoporosis management is a crucial element in hip fracture recovery
11/03/2008

Prognosis Split for Hip Fracture and Hip Replacement in the Elderly
Two studies look at possible outcomes for older hip patients.
09/02/2008

Building a New and Better Ankle
Improvements in Design Help Strengthen Total Ankle Replacements
09/02/2008

Orthopaedic Surgeons Play Key Role in Stroke Recovery
Greater motion and improvement in daily living are among goals
08/27/2008

Communication is Key to Ease Worry about Orthopaedic Surgery
Study finds that older patients’ concerns often go unspoken and unaddressed.
08/04/2008

Orthopaedic Community Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Raise Awareness of Musculoskeletal Diseases and Conditions
The American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) today announced its support for bipartisan legislation seeking to raise awareness of musculoskeletal diseases and conditions among health care professionals and the public.
07/15/2008

A New Frontier in the Battle Against Disc Degeneration
Gene Therapy May Someday Help Painful Discs
07/08/2008

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Academy of Pediatrics Join Forces to Help Battle Childhood Obesity
06/18/2008

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Interactive Web site
06/12/2008

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Announces 2008 Public Service Campaign
06/04/2008

Breaking Away from Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is just one of many risk factors for fracture, study finds
03/12/2008