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- AAOS 2010 Annual Meeting
Morial Convention Center
Tuesday, March 9 at 1:00pm
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Approximately 25,000 people experience this each day. It can happen to athletes, non-athletes, children and adults. It can happen when you step on an uneven surface or when you step down at an angle. What is being described? A sprained ankle: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topi
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A sprained ankle is a very common injury. Approximately 25,000 people experience it each day. A sprained ankle can happen to athletes and non-athletes, children and adults. It can happen when you take part in sports and physical fitness activities. ...
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As Senate vote nears for health care reform, the AAOS joins the coalition Physicians United for Patients http://www6.aaos.org/news/Pemr/releases/
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American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Joins Coalition of Physicians to Launch Media Campaign as Senate Vote Nears
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Does your ring finger and pinkie finger "fall asleep" when your elbow is bent? You could have a condition called ulnar nerve entrapment. Read more on orthoinfo.org http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topi
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Ulnar nerve entrapment occurs when the ulnar nerve in the arm becomes compressed. When this happens, the nerve does not function normally.
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Platelet rich plasma is in a New York Times story today. What is PRP? Is it the right treatment for me? http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/
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Platelet-Rich Plasma: Does It Work?New study reports on the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment and its use in sports medicine; cautions more investigation needed
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People with flat feet or very high arches are more prone to plantar fasciitis, pronounced fashee-EYE-tiss. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topi
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When your first few steps out of bed in the morning cause severe pain in the heel of your foot, you may have plantar fasciitis (fashee-EYE-tiss). It's an overuse injury affecting the sole or flexor surface (plantar) of the foot. ...
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Do you have pain when lifting your arm or a crackling sensation when you move your shoulder in certain positions? You could have a rotator cuff tear. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topi
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The rotator cuff is the network of four muscles and several tendons that form a covering around the top of the upper arm bone (humerus). These muscles form a cover around the head of the humerus. The rotator cuff holds the humerus in place in the shoulder joint and enables the arm to rotate.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons What causes deep vein thrombosis?
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Snow is falling around the country - the AAOS offers tips to keep you safe in the snowy months ahead: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topi
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Cleaning up mounds of snow can cause more pain than just a headache. While this seasonal activity may seem mundane, it can also be dangerous.
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Walking helps keep your body stronger...longer. View Feet, a 60 second public service announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpkEwleah
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Feet is a 2005 television PSA focusing on the importance of daily movement and exercise to maintain a healthy and strong musculoskeletal frame.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons According to a new study, medical care for osteoarthritis patients in the U.S. costs $185.5 billion, a year! The AAOS' patient education website, Your Orthopaedic Connection, states that risk factors for osteoarthritis can include obesity, family history and previous injury to the affected joint. Take precautions - l...ike daily exercise - to protect yourself from this costly condition.
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American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons Opposes Senate Bill - Find out Why: http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/
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New December JBJS Study Finds Timing of Surgery for Knee Injuries May Not Affect Outcomes. What does this mean for patients considering surgery? http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/
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Timing of Surgery for Knee Injuries May Not Affect OutcomesSurgical treatment three weeks after injury showed similar results to those who receive early intervention
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Injuries to the ankle area of the foot, specifically the talus, are the most frequently misdiagnosed of all foot fractures. The December issue of the JAAOS states that by identifying these talus injuries early, there may not be a need for surgical intervention. http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/
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Talk show host Regis Philbin will have hip replacement surgery on December 1. Are you ready for a hip replacement? What are the signs and questions you should ask your doctor? http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topi
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Whether you have just begun exploring treatment options or have already decided with your orthopaedic surgeon to undergo hip replacement surgery, this information will help you understand the benefits and limitations of total hip replacement. ...
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Will you be doing any holiday travel over the next few days? Luggage and travel tips from AAOS: http://www6.aaos.org/news/pemr/releases/
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Seasoned travelers have a saying – “Pack your bags, then take out half.” This refers to the fact that most of us bring much more than we need on our trips. Now, even more travelers are echoing that line, especially, since so many airline providers are charging passengers a fee for checking luggage. ...
