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Jun 11, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) has partnered with Head Diagnostics (Dublin, Ireland) on a clinical study to enhance the assessment and monitoring of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) through innovative technology. The study, launched to coincide with World MS Day, will explore the use of novel digital biomarkers to monitor disease, with the aim of providing greater objectivity in MS assessment. MS is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.

Jun 11, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Up to 18% of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction experience graft failure and require revision surgery, which is known to increase the risk of developing post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA). A new trial led by the Center for Regenerative Medicine at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) with a sub-site at Emory University will investigate whether using concentrated bone marrow aspirate (cBMA) can help patients to heal more effectively and prevent PTOA after revision surgery.

Jun 4, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

51-year-old Peoria, Ariz., resident Oscar Martinez always thought he was invincible. That is, until he suffered a stroke the day after Christmas in 2022. Now, almost two years later, he’s still doing physical therapy for stroke recovery. “I remember, we were waiting for our daughter and grandson to come over so we could give my grandson his Christmas presents,” Martinez recalls. “That’s when I started to sweat a lot. I called out to my wife for help, and she immediately noticed I wasn’t okay.

Jun 4, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Summary: Research presented at ENDO 2024 reveals that older women with low bone density are experiencing their first hip fractures in their 60s rather than at older ages, despite a decrease in the overall number of reported fragility hip fractures. Key Takeaways:1. Women aged 60-69 are experiencing their first hip fractures 50% more than those aged 70 and above. 2. Despite the rising burden of osteoporosis, the number of fragility hip fractures has decreased by 50% over a 10-year period. 3.

May 28, 2024 | ptproductsonline.com | Melanie Hamilton-Basich

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in collaboration with the University of Arizona led a study that can help surgeons use wearable tech to obtain biofeedback of their posture during long surgical procedures. Ultimately, the aim is to reduce the stress associated with maintaining static postures while operating and prevent injury.