'Shrug Off' Shoulder Surgery Myth, Study Suggests
Contrary to widespread belief, total surgical replacement of arthritic shoulder joints carries no greater risk of complications than replacement of other major joints, a Johns Hopkins study suggests.
Surgery Better Option For Common Back Conditions New Studies Suggest
Slipped vertebra and sciatica are some of the most common conditions seen by doctors in patients with back problems and two new studies suggest that timely surgery is a better way to treat them than non-surgical remedies.The studies are published in today's edition of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM).
What Exactly Is Repetitive Strain Injury?
High quality trials and evidence of effective treatments for repetitive strain injury (RSI) are needed to define this controversial condition which affects millions of patients worldwide. The findings are reported in a Seminar published in The Lancet.
Further Legitimization Of Fibromyalgia As A True Medical Condition
Fibromyalgia, a chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues accompanied by fatigue, is a fairly common condition that does not manifest any structural damage in an organ. Twenty-five years ago, Muhammad B. Yunus, MD, and colleagues published the first controlled study of the clinical characteristics of fibromyalgia syndrome.
FDA Approves SOMA R carisoprodol 250 Mg
MedPointe Pharmaceuticals announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SOMA(R) (carisoprodol) 250 mg as a new recommended dose of SOMA for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions, such as backache.
Older People In Pain Receive Relief From Drug-Free Treatments
Mind-body therapies, which focus on the interactions between the mind, body and behavior, and the ways in which emotional, mental, social and behavioral factors can affect health, may be of particular benefit to elderly chronic pain sufferers. A new study published in Pain Medicine provides a structured review of eight mind-body interventions for older people, including progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, hypnosis, tai chi and yoga.
Dizziness Causes Don't Differ Across Age Groups
Dizziness is the distortion of the perception of space; vertigo is a special type of dizziness, which induces a sensation of spinning around. Dizziness is a symptom of a variety of diseases that can cause imbalance or even falls, among other things.
MIT's 'Exoskeleton' Lightens The Load And Lessens The Likelihood Of Leg Or Back Injury
Researchers in the MIT Media Lab's Biomechatronics Group have created a device to lighten the burden for soldiers and others who carry heavy packs and equipment.Their invention, known as an exoskeleton, can support much of the weight of a heavy backpack and transfer that weight directly to the ground, effectively taking a load off the back of the person wearing the device.
Neurologic And Orthopedic Institute: One Of The First In The Country To Offer Custom-Fit Total Knee Replacement
Baby boomers who have it all, including custom clothes and sports equipment, are now beating the physical signs of old age with custom body parts, including knees. Patients with degenerative knee conditions can now benefit from custom-fit knee replacements that are tailored to an individual's unique body mechanics, size and gender variations.
Comprehensive Guidelines For Treating Low-Back Pain Issued By ACP And APS
The American College of Physicians (ACP) and the American Pain Society (APS) have released joint guidelines on diagnosing and treating low back pain.About one in four Americans reported having low back pain in the past three months and about l7.6 percent of all adults reported at least one episode of severe acute low back pain within the previous year, according to several studies.