Seeing a child's toes point inward may cause a parent concern. However, this common and painless condition, known as pigeon toe or pediatric intoeing, occurs very often in children under the age of 2....
Here are five things to know: 1. Dr. Barber is the chair of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery's advocacy council. 2. He held leadership positions at both the AAOS and American Joint Replaceme...
Robert Watkins, MD , a Marina del Rey, Calif.-based spine surgeon, performed spine surgery on New England Patriots' tight end Rob Gronkowski. Robert Anderson, MD , operated on Tennessee Titans' quarte...
Here's what you should know. 1. Mr. Winslow is out for the season, but could be back in time for offseason workouts. 2. Dr. Selesnick performed the surgery at Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Insti...
Here's what you should know. 1. Dr. Blauwet is a three-time paralympian and a seven time medalist. She is the chairman of the International Paralympic Committee Medical Committee, a member of the Inte...
Here's what you should know. 1. A pain management physician, Dr. Dutton will develop the university's physical medicine and rehabilitation program. 2. Dr. Dutton earned her medical degree from UC San...
A Jones fracture refers to a break between the base and shaft of the fifth metatarsal bone of the foot. The fifth metatarsal is the long bone on the outside of the foot. It is connected to the smalles...
Among patients with bone metastases due to breast cancer , prostate cancer , or multiple myeloma , use of the bisphosphonate drug zoledronic acid every 12 weeks compared with the standard dosing inter...
Savings seen largely in lower costs of artificial joints and post-surgical rehabilitation. Bundled payment models can push Medicare and health system costs down considerably without sacrificing qualit...
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have discovered the secret behind the toughness of deer antlers and how they can resist breaking during fights. The team looked at the antler str...
