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Having a dysplastic joint increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis later in life. Understanding the cause of joint dysplasia and ways of preventing osteoarthritis can lead to major changes in treatment. In the HIPS research group we are working on these issues in relationship with hip dysplasia, while our brilliant collaborators in STAR_bergen are looking at patellar dysplasia and the knee joint. Did you know that hip and patella dysplasia often occur together? Our collaboration WITH STAR_bergen aims to find out more about the relationship between our two disorders. Stay tuned for our future work!

Volume 5, Issue 4, is here! Check out articles on physician mentoring programs, post-graduate satisfaction with orthopaedic residency, thrower's fracture, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome and more! Read them here: https://bit.ly/3Ykd8kB #hcahealthcare #research #hcajournal

🦴 ALTY Ortho Answers: Spine Health with Dr. Lee Chee Kean Having back pain? Dr. Lee, a spine specialist at ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital, shares insights on when to see a specialist and how advanced tools like the EOS Imaging System improves diagnosis and patient care. Plus, his tips for maintaining a healthy spine! 🙌🏻 Stay tuned for more sharing from ALTY's orthopaedic specialists! 💡

📣 The MSK Playbook – Femoral Acetabular Impingement Syndrome 📣 🔥 Key symptoms & clinical signs 🔥 Imaging 🔥 Rehab & Sports medicine treatment options 🔥 How common is bump and pincer "morphology" in athletic patients 🔥 Orthopaedic options #MSKPlaybook #FAI.  https://lnkd.in/eaGcpvq4

Pioneers in PM&R! Cyriax James authored the "Textbook of Orthopaedic Medicine" in 1965, transforming how soft tissue disorders are diagnosed and treated. Even after 50 years, his remarkable contribution remains a cornerstone of medical literature and a vital resource in physical medicine and rehabilitation. #OrthopedicMedicine #CyriaxJames #MedicalEducation #PMR #Physiotherapy #RoboticGaitTraining #Rehabilitation #PhysicalTherapy #HealthcareInnovation

Do you have knee pain? In this video, Christopher S. Warrell, M.D., an orthopaedic sports medicine specialist at Orlando Orthopaedic Center, discusses knee pain management, particularly after engaging in sports. 🤔 First Steps to Take: "If you experience discomfort in your knee after an activity, consider rest, ice, compression, elevation, and taking anti-inflammatories," recommends Dr. Warrell. 🚨 Signs to Watch For: Be attentive to symptoms such as increased swelling, new popping sounds, or instability in the knee. "If the knee is unstable, it's important to have it examined by a healthcare professional," he advises. #KneePainManagement #DrChristopherWarrell #OrlandoOrthopedicCenter #SportsMedicine

Peri-implant fractures around the femur. Did you know that if you break your femur a second time (or more): • The mortality rate is 20% within the first 6 months? • If you’re on antiaggregant or anticoagulant medication, the risk is even higher? • And if you’re frail, your chances of survival decrease significantly? Can we, as orthopedic trauma surgeons, do something to prevent this? Absolutely! By implementing early geriatric co-management and clinical optimization strategies, especially for frail patients. Discover more in our PIPPAS Study Group’s latest research in BJO! I am sharing knowledge to help healthcare professionals. We want to give you a lot of information. For more information, follow our Telegram channel now and get all the information. https://lnkd.in/gAynY7y6

Check out this useful editorial about qualitative research methods from one of our CRRN members, Dr Samantha Jones, whose research includes community rehabilitation following orthopaedic procedures. Qualitative methods: the missing link in orthopaedic research https://lnkd.in/gw8qFnWT

Fascinating incidental finding shared by a neuroradiologist. He identified aneurysmal bone cysts within the ilia with fluid/fluid levels and bone expansion. Over time, the cortical bone thins and is susceptible to pathologic fracture. Any associated chiropractic contraindications? Orthopedic referral? Advanced post-graduate coursework should offer uncommon insight so our doctors can see what others do not. For related PostGradDC.com CE, go to: -- Chiropractic Risk Management: Tumors - https://lnkd.in/e-cK6n3q

🔍 Why is DVT prevention crucial? Hear from Dr. Paul Ackermann, Professor and Orthopedic Surgeon at Karolinska University Hospital, and co-founder of Matrix Muscle Support. Discover who’s at risk, the serious impact of DVT, and simple steps to prevent it. Also, learn how our innovative Matrix system can help keep you safe. Let's raise awareness and promote better health for everyone!