Monthly Archives: November 2011

According statistics presented by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), orthopedic problems are the most common reason for people to look for medical services. Over seven million people in the US require hospitalization because of orthopedic conditions. These significant figures determine the future of the US orthopedics market and turn it into a truly Read more...

It’s all about minimizing invasive procedures when it comes to orthopedic surgery today. Fittingly, some of the biggest breakthroughs in orthopedic surgery equipment are involved with making equipment smaller, more portable and easier to use. Take spinal procedures for example, as nearly 600,000 Americans annually require some form of back surgery. The latest breakthroughs in Read more...

What if there was a cure for back pain or injuries due to weak bones? Well, it seems there just may be a way to prevent these problems, but the discipline required may seem insurmountable for young athletes and exercise enthusiasts. The take-away from this year’s conference of the North American Spine Society is that Read more...

Raritan Bay Medical Center is known far and wide for its innovative Human Motions Institute at Perth Amboy, N.J. Add to this world class facility a leading orthopedic surgeon like Dr. Kenneth G. Swan, Jr. and you make the best even better. Dr. Swan is adding a brand new office of his Brunswick Orthopedic Services Read more...

A woman showing up to an orthopedic appointment wearing high heels is asking for a lecture from her doctor. Orthopedic surgeons say that increased high heel wearing can lead to bunions, a condition where the largest toe points toward the second largest toe and causes a bump on the outside edge of the foot. High Read more...

Orthopedics is the branch of medicine specializing in the musculoskeletal system. Common procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons include carpal tunnel repair, knee replacement, hip replacement, rotator cuff repair, and spinal fusion. Like most branches of medicine, orthopedics has many sub-specialties including pediatrics, foot and ankle and spinal surgery. Athletes with sport-related injuries often require the Read more...

A new bone graft substitute from Orthofix provides more hope for patients with bone injuries. The recent innovation is another step forward for the medical community and the growing orthopedics company. Bone grafts are necessary when patients have lost bone tissue. Sample uses for bone grafts include repairing fractures, helping injured bones heal and preventing Read more...

Now that the National Football League season is in full swing, the Portage Health Hospital gets to reap a windfall with Dr. Christopher Peer free to join the staff. Dr. Peer specializes in sports medicine and had to wrap up a few shoulders and knees first at the training camp of the Kansas City Chiefs. Read more...

Apparently, our skeletons need plenty of reinforcing, because a new report by MarketsandMarkets.com claims that the global orthopedics market will be worth $57.9 billion US Dollars by 1016. While all forms of orthopedic devices are growing rapidly, spinal devices stand out from the pack, growing 9.3% year over year. This helps contribute to the overall Read more...

Orthopedics is one of the most exciting medical fields today as innovations in surgical techniques and instruments have brought less invasive and better relief to the hundreds of thousands of orthopedic patients annually. Consider the work of 12 well-known spine and neurosurgeons on the move today. Dr. Joshua Landa is now with Atlantic Spine Care Read more...