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Easy access to MRIs increases back surgeries
An analysis of Medicare data has found that people with new pain in their low back are more likely to undergo surgery if they live in an area that has an abundance of MRI machines. Read Summary > -
High fiber foods may fight inflammatory disease: study
Eating a diet that is a high in fiber appears to reduce people's risk of developing inflammatory diseases such as asthma, arthritis, inflammatory bowel conditions, and diabetes, Australian researchers have found. Read Summary > -
ACL Tears Send More Teens to OR
It sends thousands of patients to the OR every year, and those patients are getting younger. New research shows ACL tears are on the rise in women and teens, and more and more often leading to re-injury and multiple surgeries. Read More > -
Saving Younger Knees
Most people take about 8,000 to 10,000 steps a day. In the average lifetime, that's 115,000 miles. Most cars wear out by then -- so why shouldn't your knees? More than 400,000 people will need knee replacements this year, but before Gen Xers go for the total trade-in, there's a new option that will keep younger knees in place -- longer. Read More > -
Replacing Worn Out Wrists
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Taking Steps After a Stroke
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Custom Ankle Replacements
Two million people visit the doctor every year because of pain from ankle arthritis or fractures. For some, ankle fusion was the only option to ease the pain, but it made the ankle stiff. A personalized ankle replacement could be the answer for those who want to put some spring back in their step. Read More > -
Repairing Rotator Cuffs
