High obesity levels linked to fewer surgical procedures in Americans
Researchers from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and collaborating institutions have found that Americans with the highest levels…
I Started Powerlifting at 74 After Recovering From Surgery
This story is based on an interview with Barbara Phillips, 75, a former tech writer who splits her…
HSS Reports Results of Key Studies on Targeted Medication Use in Joint Replacement Surgery
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health, today announced the…
Walking speed before surgery predicts who thrives after hip replacement
A simple 10-meter walking test before surgery may help clinicians and patients identify the optimal timing for hip…
Blocking a ‘gerozyme’ reverses cartilage loss in mice
An injection that blocks the activity of a protein involved in aging reverses naturally occurring cartilage loss in…