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Exciting developments in pediatric orthopedics! 🚀👶 We're proud to share a transformative study exploring knee laxity in children after anterior tibial eminence fractures. This comprehensive research utilized the precision of the GNRB arthrometer to better understand how these injuries impact knee stability over the long term. Key insights include: - The critical role of precise measurements in assessing recovery and guiding treatment. 📏🔍 - Findings that emphasize the necessity for long-term follow-up to ensure optimal outcomes. 📅👍 - High functionality scores indicating effective recovery strategies. 💪🏼📈 This study not only advances our understanding of pediatric knee injuries but also underscores the importance of integrating innovative diagnostic tools in clinical settings. Learn more about the study's impact on pediatric knee health and how the GNRB arthrometer is making a difference: https://lnkd.in/eUNHZrCH #PediatricOrthopedics #KneeHealth #Innovation #Healthcare #GNRB 🌟🏥

- BioPoly Focus - Many patients are left in pain and a state of reduced activity, often giving up activities they love without good, cost-effective alternatives. What keeps the BioPoly team going is the opportunity to provide patients with a clinically proven solution for cartilage defect repair. We are more excited than ever to be able to provide surgeons and patients with our off-the-shelf, synthetic cartilage, pain-relieving, and activity-enabling solutions to patients throughout orthopedics. Our Foot and Ankle solutions are just the beginning of what is to come for patients and surgeons around the United States! #biopoly #syntheticcartilage #earlyintervention #advancingmaterials #advancingoutcomes #knee #elbox #hand #footandankle #activelifestyle #nowaiting #focused #patients #surgeons #futureisnow #staytunedformore

Unlocking the Power of Patient Engagement in Orthopedics 🚀 Hinge Health recently published a study (https://lnkd.in/gVMcJaDz) that, as Orthopedics This Week points out, unsurprisingly, shows that “patients with OA that participated in a digital MSK program to manage OA have lower rates of total joint arthroplasty in the 12 months after enrollment.” Now, we all know insurers love finding ways to kick the expensive surgery can down the road, and this study plays right into that strategy. And the industry is already in violent agreement about the benefits of exercise to alleviate some of the symptoms of osteoarthritis. But it is one thing knowing you should exercise, and entirely another thing to do it. So, does the key to success really relate to effective patient engagement rather than the digital MSK program itself? Too often, patients expect surgery to be a magic fix, preferring to be passengers in the whole process, but when they take an active role in their own well-being, it’s a game-changer, benefiting both the individuals and the payors. The Hinge Health digital program, although offering only 3 to 8 different exercises, is a step in the right direction. That’s probably 3-8 exercises that they would probably not be doing otherwise. It’s not clear if the control group participants were left entirely to their own devices, but anecdotal evidence suggests that regular in-person or digital nudges really encourage compliance. Gamification of the PT process even more so. What’s more, while the duration of the programs (seemingly around 12 weeks) may seem short, it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit, so maybe (just maybe) the app is kickstarting a more proactive approach to health. The real excitement lies in the future. These apps are getting better and better, evolving to offer more and more mass customization. This means information and activities increasingly tailored to each patient, potentially helping them delay surgery and guiding them through pre-hab, weight loss, and the entire joint replacement process. Cheers to the future of patient-centric orthopedics!   Who is already deploying digital MSK programs as an early intervention? Kristoff Corten Charles Lawrie Andrew McDaid #Orthopedics #jointreplacement #DigitalHealth #PatientEngagement #MSKPrograms #HealthcareInnovation

Hope & Progress: Treatments for Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of neurological conditions affecting movement, muscle tone, and coordination. While there's no cure, there are many treatment options to improve a child's quality of life. Dr. Gaurav Jain, a leading Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon , works collaboratively with a team of therapists, educators, and families to create a personalized treatment plan for each child's unique needs. Here's a glimpse into how: Bracing: Supports joints and muscles, promoting proper alignment and function. Physical therapy: Strengthens muscles, improves flexibility, and enhances movement control. Botox injections: Relax overly tight muscles, easing spasticity and improving movement. Surgery: In some cases, surgery can address bone deformities, improve joint range of motion, and reduce pain. The goal? Increased independence and a more fulfilling life! #cerebralpalsy #orthopedics #mobility #physiotherapy #healthcare #cpwarrior #drGauravJain https://lnkd.in/e5MDw2Gv

Couldn’t agree more Anya Chambers ! Yes we have been using our proprietary HipCloud personalized physiotherapy app to optimize non-operative, pre-operative and postoperative physiotherapy care plans in the Heuppraktijk / European Hip Clinic since more than 3 years now including >3500 patients. Our first (non published) results are truly amazing with 50% of patients with low to intermediate symptomatic grade 2-4 OA not requiring surgery for the first year. It is even up to >85% with FAI and DDH. Moreover, patients requiring surgery entered the OR with significantly enforced peri-articular pelvic muscles in comparison to the prehab measurements. Our Hip Coaches are the cornerstones in this patient centered succes! Stijn Roose Alice Deman Abner Sergooris Frans-Jozef Vandeputte #heuppraktijk #prehab #physiotherapy #hip

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of conditions and injuries related to the musculoskeletal system. This complex system includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves, all of which work together to provide the body with structure, support, and movement. Orthopedic specialists, known as orthopedic surgeons or orthopedists, are medical doctors with specialized training in the field. They address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, such as fractures, joint injuries, arthritis, spine disorders, and congenital deformities. Orthopedic care involves both surgical and non-surgical interventions, with the goal of relieving pain, restoring function, and improving the overall quality of life for patients. Common procedures within orthopedics include joint replacements, arthroscopy, fracture repair, spinal surgery, and sports medicine interventions. Additionally, orthopedic specialists often collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists and rehabilitation specialists, to provide comprehensive care to patients. Given the significant impact that musculoskeletal health has on an individual's daily life, orthopedics plays a crucial role in helping people maintain mobility, independence, and overall well-being. #orthopedic #cureuhealthcareservices #bone #hospital #treatment #medical #medicaltourism

Dealing with hip arthritis at JIS Orthopedics begins with a comprehensive approach led by the expertise of our expert team of physicians. Our focus is on understanding each patient's unique condition and exploring all avenues to manage pain and preserve joint function. When conservative treatments no longer provide relief, our specialized skills in total hip replacement offer a promising solution. At the heart of our care lies a commitment to restoring your active lifestyle. Our team employs the latest advancements in surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. With a dedicated team and personalized recovery plans, we're here to guide you from the struggles of hip arthritis to the success of total hip replacement. 💻 https://lnkd.in/gKHQPB7e #JISOrthopedics  #FightHipArthritis  #TotalHipReplacement  #ActiveLifeRestored

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If you're struggling with chronic shoulder pain, Goshen Orthopedics can help you identify the treatment options best for you — ranging from physical therapy all the way to shoulder replacement. #CommunityHealthcare #Orthopedics #OrthopedicCare

SUFE is an acronym for Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis. It is a condition that can occur in the hip(s) in children around the teenage years but sometimes younger. In simple terms the upper part, or the 'head', of the thigh bone slides off the rest of the bone. It tends to occur more in overweight or very tall children, and children with low thyroid hormone or Vitamin D levels. When missed or neglected, these children have severe difficulty walking and hip deformities which will require major operations to reposition the hip better for walking. When picked early the treatment is a simpler operation to prevent the slip from worsening while the hormones and Vitamin D are checked and balanced. How can you suspect SUFE?: Any hip/ groin pain or limp in a young person should be investigated by clinical examination and plain Xray. This is best interpreted by a children's Orthopaedic Surgeon because early SUFE is easy to miss. Problems from missed SUFE as well are best treated by a children's Orthopaedic Surgeon. #ortho #pediatricorthopedics #pediatricorthopedicsurgeon #surgeoninnigeria #orthopedicsinnigeria #sufe