A covert study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University revealed that as foot traffic in and out of an operating room increases, so too does a patient’s infection risk. The study, published in the most recent issue of Orthopedics, analyzed foot traffic in and out of operating rooms for the sake of patient safety. The […]
US Soccer Banning Headers For Younger Players
Under the new guidelines, players under the age of 11 will not be allowed to strike the ball with their head – known as a header – during a game. Additionally, the guidelines limit headers in practice for children between the ages of 11 and 13, and it allows players with a potential head wound […]
What is Achilles Tendinitis?
Achilles tendinitis is categorized as an overuse injury to the Achilles tendon, which is a collection of tissues that connect the calf muscles to your heel bone. The Achilles is the strongest tendon in the body, so tendinitis in the area can be particularly painful. Today, we take a closer look at the condition, and […]
ACL Injuries On The Rise Among Young Athletes
Findings presented at the 2015 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition suggest what a lot of orthopedic surgeons have already suspected – that anterior cruciate ligament tears are on the rise among young athletes. The research uncovered that the overall incidence of ACL tears among 6- to -18-year-old patients have increased by an average […]
Predicting Infection Likelihood After Open Ankle Fracture
A retrospective review of more than 1,000 patients who suffered an open ankle fracture revealed which factors made a person more likely to suffer a surgical site infection. For the study, researchers reviewed the medical records of 1,003 skeltally mature patients who underwent surgery for an open ankle fracture. They defined an infection as a […]
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