Orthopedic Care and Consultation
US FDA has approved a novel neurostimulation device with motion sensor technology for the treatment of chronic back and/or leg pain.
The device is called AdaptiveStim With RestoreSensor and built by Medtronic. It uses an implantable pacemaker-like device to interrupt pain signals, transforming them into a tingling sensation instead of pain.
The manufacturer says in a press release [Read more...]
Sign up to receive latest articles and information as well as receive other site updates in your inbox!
Human skeleton is made of two types of osseous tissues which differ in … [Read More...]
Cold therapy has been used for relief of pain since ancient times. In … [Read More...]
Xray of the foot with high arches [pes cavus] The cavus was due to … [Read More...]
This is clinical photograph of 55 years old lady who came with complaint of … [Read More...]
Periprosthetic fractures are fractures that occur around the implants of … [Read More...]
Spinal or epidural anesthesia, also known as neuraxial anesthesia, … [Read More...]
A recent study published in Arthritis and Rheumatism has reported that … [Read More...]
Obesity is a well-documented risk factor for the development of … [Read More...]
Procedures such as hip replacement surgeries are able to restore … [Read More...]
Anteroposterior and lateral views of knee replacement in 62 year old … [Read More...]
Two osteoporosis drugs denosumab and teriparatide, when combined … [Read More...]
Researchers from Korea have reported a new potein 'DJ-1 protein' … [Read More...]
A recent study published in Clinical Endocrinology has reported that … [Read More...]
Osteoporosis is defined as a systemic skeletal disease characterized … [Read More...]
Digital X-ray radiogrammetry or DXR is a method used to assess bone … [Read More...]
Join Discussions