Arthroplasty Medical Library Stories & Articles

If you're at all a sports fan, or an athlete yourself, you've probably heard of the anterior cruciate ligament. It's commonly injured. Now a new study shows what happens to NFL players who are sidelined by their acl's, and it's not good news... ( Read more about ACL Injuries with NFL Players | Orthopedics)

For 25 years Robert Reid kept active by practicing karate, playing football, softball, and basketball. But, his love for sports took a toll on his body. Robert developed arthritis in his knees and would need surgery.

We’re now well into basketball season, and there are a variety of injuries that can happen on the hardwood. But one that may be under recognized may be one of the most preventable. Especially in college basketball, stress fractures of the foot... ( Read more about Basketball Stess Fractures)

They’re the guys on the baseball diamond that get the brunt of the bangup: catcher’s get run over, they destroy their knees by crouching all day long. And now, there’s evidence that they suffer significant hand trauma, perhaps, because their... ( Read more about Catcher's Mitts Cushioning)

Children’s playground safety is an issue that requires more attention to ensure that children’s broken bones don’t lead to complications that trouble them for the rest of their lives. 10 year old Renee Novelli is a bundle of energy. When she’s... ( Read more about Children Breaking Bones)

At the age of 66, Patricia Bennett’s full-time job is taking care of her diabetic husband who is also a stroke victim. They’ve been married for 49 years and says she wouldn’t have it any other way. But, a botched hip replacement nearly left... ( Read more about Femur Replacement)

Osteoarthritis

Hip replacement surgery is becoming more and more common as the population of the world begins to age.Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease is the... ( Read more about Hip Replacement Surgery Becoming More Common)

Susan Dwan, who is 48, is at risk for osteoporosis. She has osteopenia, the precursor to full blown bone loss. The condition of reduced bone mass, known as osteoporosis, is very common. About 10 million Americans have it, and another 18... ( Read more about Homocysteine and Fracture Risk)

Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells. When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's... ( Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats)

"I was very sad when I had to stop tennis. Life wasn't the same." says Phyllis Hyacinthe. She didn't want to accept the fact she could no longer play tennis because knee osteoarthritis got the best of her.

52 year old George Laflare has been a sports fanatic since his high school days. A former football player, George says over the years his knees have really taken a beating. Eventually he developed knee osteoarthritis. Now, new topical... ( Read more about Knee Osteoarthritis Topical Treatment)

Cause for Knee Replacement Surgery:

Knee Replacement Surgery To Correct Damage to Cartilage)

For the past 4 years, Bobbi has suffered with restless leg syndrome. As a financial trader, Bobbi Tse is up at the crack of dawn monitoring the markets overseas. But for Bobbi, sometimes when the crack of dawn rolls around, she has barely... ( Read more about Reastless Leg Syndrome Causes and Treatments)

There’s new evidence that people with arthritis and other diseases caused by inflammation may be at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. This study specifically looked at patients with rheumatoid arthritis, although it’s possible that... ( Read more about Rheumatoid Arthritis and Atherosclerosis)

What is a Sprain?

A sprain is an injury to a ligament. A ligament is a thick, tough fibrous tissue that connects bones together. Commonly injured ligaments are in the ankle, knee... ( Read more about Sprains & Strains)

Each year, nearly 2 million patients in U.S. hospitals get infections following surgery or other medical procedures, and about 90,000 die. But amidst all the news and concern surrounding hospital infection rates comes a new study that shows two... ( Read more about Surgical Prep)

Marlene Cameron likes to think that her zest for life is infectious…at 70 years old, she is an avid walker, exercises regularly and has a jam-packed social calendar. But, over the past couple of years, her arthritic knees began to zap away her... ( Read more about Triathlon Knee Replacement)

What is the Bursitis:

A bursa is a liquid filled sac that provides lubrication between the moving parts of the joint. When these become inflamed, the condition is called bursitis.... ( Read more about Understanding Bursitis: Symptoms, Types, Causes, Treatments)

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome also called repetitive strain syndrome results when a nerve that supplies that hand called the median nerve becomes... ( Read more about Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)

What is Osteoporosis Arthritis?

Understanding Osteoporosis Arthritis | Symptoms, Cuases)

What is a Slipped Disc?

One of the most common injuries to the spine is slipped or a herniated disk. This condition may be extremely painful and may damage surrounding muscle and... ( Read more about Understanding Slipped Disc | Symptoms, Causes, Treatments)

Just last week, a respected international, independent consortium of scientists called the Cochrane Review published a huge paper saying once and for all, there's no credible evidence behind the theory that autism is triggered by the... ( Read more about Vaccine Autism Controversy)

By Tauseef Ahmed, MD, FACP Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Oncology / Hematology at New York Medical College Your tests have come back. The news is not good and your doctor refers you to a specialist. Oncologist, Orthopedist,... ( Read more about Your First Visit)