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
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
More Than 16 Million Americans Have Gained Coverage Under ACA
White House announces historic drop in number of uninsured Americans
Jyoti Meditation Program Effective for Chronic Neck Pain
Reductions in pain, pain-related bothersomeness with meditation versus exercise control
Early Imaging Doesn’t Improve Back Pain Outcomes in Seniors
For older adults with new primary care visit for back pain, no improvement with early imaging