Rehabilitation News

Though previous reports have labeled high body mass index as being a factor in developing postoperative knee pain, research shows that these associations may be erroneous.

LAS VEGAS — Patients who underwent primary ACL reconstructions when they were at least 40 years old fared well at their 17- to 20-year follow-up, according to their surgeon.

Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxes attempt to balance safety and efficacy, and new anticoagulant agents are on the horizon.

While low-level shoulder separations can commonly be treated nonsurgically and high-level injuries often require surgery, a literature review published in the April issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons finds that many surgeons still disagree on the best course of treatment for those injuries that fall in between.

LAS VEGAS — A new study links patients’ commitment to rehabilitation with functional outcomes and satisfaction following total hip resurfacing arthroplasty.

LAS VEGAS — A new study shows similar outcomes between patients who followed a novel self-administered home exercise program and those who had conventional outpatient physical therapy services following total hip arthroplasty.

Engineers at the University of California at San Diego have developed a way to help accelerate bone growth through the use of nanotubes and stem cells. The finding could lead to quicker and better recovery for patients who undergo orthopedic surgery.

A University of Missouri research team reported that individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy might be able to participate in a graduated walking program under close supervision of a medical professional and thus prevent other life-threatening illnesses through routine exercise.

Carpal tunnel surgical intervention benefitted patients who have diabetes mellitus as much as it did nondiabetic control patients based on results of a prospective study conducted in Sweden.

Patients’ responses to a simple questionnaire can reliably predict whether they will adhere to physical therapy after spine surgery, researchers reported in a new study.