London: Medtech firm Zimmer Biomet Holdings beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, on the back of robust demand for its devices that are used in knee and hip reconstruction procedures. Zimmer’s results extend a strong quarter for medical device makers, including peer Stryker Corp which raised its annual profit outlook betting on … Read more
Guwahati: In a major relief to knee osteoarthritis patients, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, have developed a Deep Learning (DL)-based framework, namely Osteo HRNet, that automatically assesses the Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) severity from X-rays images. This AI-based model can be used to detect the severity level of the disease and assist medical … Read more
Christine Wallace says she was left with no other option than to spend her savings on surgery. Source link
Five patients undergo the fitting of the implant, designed to preserve the patient’s own knee joint. Source link
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Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a weekend warrior, or totally laid-back when it comes to exercise, knowing how to protect your knees from damage can mean the difference between a fulfilling lifestyle and longterm, strained mobility. Cruising on the track in the heat of a roller derby match, 27-year-old Rachel Piplica was not at all … Read more
Do your knees make noise? There’s probably no reason for concern. Popping and cracking sounds usually aren’t signs that something’s wrong. “A lot of joints crack and the knees are a really common joint to crack,” says David McAllister, MD, director of the UCLA’s Sports Medicine Program. “Most people have knees that crack when they … Read more
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Nov 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Addictive opioid painkillers aren’t the only option for patients seeking relief following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee reconstruction, researchers say. As the United States wrestles with skyrocketing rates of opioid abuse and drug overdose deaths, the findings may come as good news. After … Read more
Although knee pain is common as you age, it doesn’t have to be inevitable. There are ways to prevent it as you age. And if you already have knee pain, there are ways to manage and treat it. What Causes Knee Pain? Though lots of things can cause your knees to hurt, arthritis … Read more
In a major relief to patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) extended the ceiling prices of orthopaedic knee implants for another year. “The ceiling price as applicable to orthopaedic knee implants for knee replacement system are hereby extended up to 15 September 2021,” said the notification. The decision comes as a setback to the … Read more