Tag: Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems
Low Bone Mineral Density Prognostic for Atherosclerotic CVD
Independent association found for lower BMD at lumbar spine, femur neck, total hip with higher risk for ASCVD events
Gender Gap in Orthopedics Remains Largely Unchanged
As of April 2020, only 8 percent of orthopedic surgeons nationally are women
Claim Rates ID’d for Musculoskeletal Disorders From Overexertion
Work-related musculoskeletal disorder claims from overexertion among construction workers were highest for those aged 35 to 44 years
Vertebral Fracture, AAC Score Predict Osteoporotic Fracture in Men
For older men, prediction model performance improved with both risk factors compared with only AAC or only prevalent vertebral fractures
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
