Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III left Sunday’s playoff game against the Seahawks after aggravating his previous knee injury, and doctors fear he may have injured his anterior cruciate ligament. Griffin was injured midway through the fourth quarter of the 24-14 loss after he tried to recover a fumbled snap. His leg, which was already in […]
US Population Fails to Meet Goals for Cancer Screening Rates
A study published last week revealed that (with the exception of colorectal cancer) the US population did not meet cancer screening goals set by the Healthy People 2010 initiative. 174,393 adults participated in the study. All participants were at least 18 years old, and completed the National Health Interview Survey from 1997-2010. The general population […]
Hospitals Can Save Time and Money, Researchers Say
A new study revealed that post-splinting radiographs of non-displaced fractures do not demonstrate changes in fracture alignment; they merely add to emergency room wait times and cost health care facilities millions of dollars each year. Researchers were granted permission to examine orthopaedic consultations in a trauma center for nearly two years. They initially believed that […]
Study May Change Rehab Procedure for Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients
A study of 30 patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty surgery may elicit changes in rehabilitation schedules post-operatively. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is usually associated with moderate to severe local inflammatory reactions, which can lead to constant pain for up to one year following surgery. Different methods have been tested to reduce post-op inflammatory reactions, […]
3 Common Winter Ankle & Foot Injuries
Winter brings with it cold temperatures and slippery conditions. These factors put people at an increased risk for certain foot and ankle injuries. Here are 3 common winter foot and ankle injuries, as well as some tips for preventing them: Ankle Sprain. The most common ankle injury in the book. Ankle sprains are even more […]
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