Joint Replacement - Interim Health Care Senior Care News

Total knee replacement surgeries nearly doubled in past 10 years, research shows

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:33:26 GMT

New research funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Arthritis and Skin Diseases found that 4.5 million Americans are living with total knee replacements (TKR), and that the number has doubled in the past 10 years.

Online support helpful for joint replacement patients

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:24:07 GMT

Following a total joint replacement surgery, seniors are often required to return to the doctor's office several times for follow-up care.

Discontinuing osteoporosis meds after certain fractures is beneficial

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:05:57 GMT

Bisphosphonates are frequently given to people with osteoporosis to enhance bone density and reduce the risk of fracture caused by this bone condition.

Indigestion drugs may increase hip fracture risk in older women

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:19:37 GMT

Older women who take indigestion drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are 35 percent more likely to break a hip than those who do not take these medications, according to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal.

Arthritis causes push for ankle replacements

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:14:23 GMT

Joint replacements of all types have been on the rise among baby boomers lately.

Bone strength important in older women

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:05:15 GMT

Seniors tend to get shorter as they age, a symptom of bones losing density.

Hip replacement failures get a price tag

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:04:27 GMT

The pain and inconvenience of failed hip replacements have been plaguing patients for years, but now experts are starting to estimate how much the failures of a certain type of hip replacement are going to cost taxpayers, insurers, employers and others in the coming years.

Injection may put off joint replacement surgeries

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:07:59 GMT

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections have been used by athletes for a while now, as they relieve occasional joint pain.

New materials may improve hip replacements

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:59:10 GMT

A new discovery offers a focus for the design of new materials for hip replacements. The study suggests that certain materials for hip implants are less susceptible to the joints normal wear, allowing them to last longer.

Physical therapy in the water helps recovery from joint replacement

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:43:27 GMT

Beginning aquatic therapy six days after a total knee replacement may lead to an improved overall recovery from the surgery, according to a report recently published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Knee pain common in older women

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:58:07 GMT

Joint replacements are common in older adults, but according to a new study, they may be more common in women.

New finding may streamline treatment for hip replacement patients

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:40:14 GMT

New research by University of Maryland School of Medicine students found that more than half of older hip surgery patients who had anemia did not need blood transfusions as they recovered from the procedure.

Physical therapy program improves hip replacement recovery

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:38:04 GMT

Patients who receive walking skills training after a total hip surgery for osteoarthritis show improved physical function and overall recovery, according to a recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Common bone drug may improve joint replacement recovery

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:54:05 GMT

A new study found that people who take biophosphonates after receiving a joint replacement are less likely to need a follow-up operation.

Knee and hip replacements on the rise among boomers

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:06:31 GMT

Joint replacement surgeries are on the rise among baby boomers, and experts say that it may be the generation's quest to stay fit that is fueling the wave, AFP reports.

All hip replacement implants are not created equal

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:17:51 GMT

A recent data analysis funded by the Federal Drug Administration found that while there are a number of options for implants in hip replacement surgeries, certain types are better than others.

Bad diet to blame for chronic disease

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:08:23 GMT

Many older adults are at risk of developing chronic health conditions such as osteoporosis, heart disease or stroke, and a recent study shows that their diet may be to blame, ZeeNews.com reports.

Staying active is key to painless joints this winter

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:30:30 GMT

Winter is hard for many reasons, but for people with arthritis, the drop in temperatures can cause added pain and discourage people from being active.

Exercise key to knee pain

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:15:09 GMT

Seniors experiencing knee pain or other joint pain caused by arthritis should try to avoid surgery, according to knee and hip surgeon Michael Swank, who is based in Cincinnati.

People with psoriasis may have undiagnosed arthritis

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:08:11 GMT

A recent study by the National Psoriasis Foundation found that nearly one in four people with psoriasis, the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S., may also have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis.

Osteoporosis drug may protect bones during breast cancer

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:58:55 GMT

To add to the many detrimental effects breast cancer has on women, medications that many women take to treat the disease can cause bone loss.

Surgery is common in seniors at end of life

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:39:49 GMT

The results of a recent study have caused controversy among people who argue over whether medical care at the end of life is overused and is raising costs unnecessarily, The New York Times reports.

New guidelines may decrease joint replacement surgery complications

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:26:49 GMT

An updated guideline released recently by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Board of Directors may help reduce the incidence of complications following a knee or hip replacement surgery.

Keeping knees healthy without surgery

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:54:28 GMT

Knee replacement surgeries have increased by 100 percent over the past 10 years and are expected to rise to 500 percent by 2030, reflecting the aging population of baby boomers, the Tuscon Citizen reports.

Hip fractures may be particularly dangerous for older women

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:07:01 GMT

Of the 300,000 people who suffer hip fractures each year, women between the ages of 65 and 79, as well as healthy women over age 80, are particularly at risk within a year after the fracture, according to a new study published by the Archives of Internal Medicine, a JAMA/Archives journal.

Osteoporosis medication may help arthritis patients, too

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:10:50 GMT

A medication already approved and used to build bone mass in patients with osteoporosis has the potential to be repurposed and used to treat people suffering from arthritis, new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found.

A new treatment for osteoporosis was reported safe and effective

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:52:12 GMT

Oral recombinant salmon calcitonin tablets were found to be safe and effective for treatment of postmenopausal osetoporosis during a recent trial.

Quality just as important as quantity in bone mass and elderly fractures

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:13:03 GMT

It is no secret that bones become brittle as people age. They lose mass and become more prone to fractures, which is why seniors may suffer from a broken bone more easily than a young adult.

Baby boomers push demand for orthopedic joints

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:47:45 GMT

Aging baby boomers are creating a demand for knee and hip replacements that is unlike that of generations before them, The Ledger reports.

New developments found on knee surgery

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:06:26 GMT

People have been receiving knee replacements, or arthroscopic surgery, for many years.

Study: Joint replacement complications are more common at low-volume hospitals

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:30:18 GMT

Joint replacement surgeries are more likely to have follow-up complications when performed at hospitals with lower volumes of such operations, according to a study that was published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).