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Fundamental discovery -- Bone fracture

A startling discovery about the properties of human bone has been made by scientists at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The article was published on-line on July 17. It describes how healthy b...

Bones from blood: Scientists aim to break new ground on fractures

Scientists at the University of York have launched a new research project which aims to develop ways of making bones from blood. The three-year ?.5 million research project involves scient...

The effects of smoking on fractures and ligament injuries

Cigarette smoking, which causes over 8.6 million illnesses annually in the U.S., has been shown to have harmful effects on a variety of orthopedic conditions. Studies have shown that the numerous toxins contained in cigarette smoke can undermine fracture and ligament repair following injury. In addition, smokers have higher rates of hip fracture, fracture healing problems and bone infections and...

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Regular exercise prevents hip fractures

According to a report in the recent issue of the American Journal of Epidemology, moderate levels of physical activity can help protect against a hip fracture. According to Dr. Susanne Hoidrup from Glostrup University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark, and colleagues, when people undergo the aging process, regular physical activity should become an essential part of everyone's life, in order to control...

Excess vitamin A increases fracture risk

According to a new study long-term intake of a diet high in retinol or vitamin A may increase the risk of osteoporotic hip fracture. Any vitamin or mineral taken in adequately is good for health. Excess or less quantities of the nutrients is not good and ineffective.// We tend to think that vitamins are good for us - but that's not always the case, particularly when one component is taken in exce...

High vitamin A increases risk of hip fractures

Too much vitamin A may increase the risk of hip fractures in older women. Vitamin A is important for such things as healthy skin and hair and bone growth.// Researchers found that women with the highest total intake - both from food and vitamin supplements - had double the risk of hip fractures compared with women with the lowest intake. One theory is that too much vitamin A inhibits...

Fluoride proves effective against fractures

Sustained-release sodium fluoride in combination with calcium citrate and vitamin D can safely reduce the risk of fractures and increase spinal bone mass in older women with osteoporosis,// a recent study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center concluded. Our study showed that this combination of therapy safely reduces the risk for fractures by stimulating new bone for...

Staying agile reduces hip fracture risk

Women who engage in substantial leisure time activity, including walking, are less likely to sustain a hip fracture. A new report from the long-running Nurses' Health Study, covering over 57,000 postmenopausal women in the US,// shows that keeping active keeps the bones strong. Each weekly increase of three hours activity(known as metabolic equivalent task or MET) was linked to a six per cent dec...

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Boies Nasal Fracture Elevator

Description:9 mm wide tip. Designated most popular model or size....
Company:Bausch & Lomb Storz

Exogen 2000+, or Sonic Accelerated Fracture Healing System (SAFHS)

Description:The EXOGEN 2000+ device provides a non-invasive therapy for the healing of nonunion or the acceleration of fresh fracture healing that you administer at home for 20 minutes daily, or as prescribed by your physician, until your physician determines your fracture to be sufficiently healed to discontinue device use....
Company:Exogen

Amsco OrthoVision Orthopedic and Fracture Table

Description:The Amsco OrthoVision Orthopedic and Fracture Table is a mobile, manually operated orthopedic table. It provides flexible, easy to use, articulated posturing of patient for reconstructive and reparative orthopedic procedures. Radiolucent abductor bars, wedge-shaped sacral rest, and perineal post provide exceptional imaging capability. OrthoVision folds into a neat, compact package when not in use...
Company:STERIS Corporation

ProFix™ Fracture

Description:The PROfx elevates the surgical table to a new level for the orthopedic surgeon by providing the perfect table complement for any fracture procedure. Designed to play an integral role in the surgical process, the PROfx table supports the knowledge and skill of the surgeon to minimize the invasiveness of procedures through advanced patient positioning, reliable traction capabilities and o...
Company:OSI Orthopedic Systems, Inc.

RX600 Fracture Table

Description:The RX600 is a versatile, fully powered orthopaedic and trauma table. Its impressive range of built-in traction facilities, a powered centre break and unimpeded image intensifier access make it extremely versatile too. <br.In fact the RX600 is just as suitable for general surgery as it is for traction procedures. The RX600 is designed to optimise surgical and radiographic access in all types...
Company:Eschmann Equipment

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Antidepressant Use May Boost Fracture Risk, From Harvard Women's Health Watch

BOSTON, May 29, 2007 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Evidence isaccumulating that depression is a risk factor for osteoporosis,reports the June 2007 issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch. Arecent study found that people ages 50 and over who regularly tookantidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs) had double the rate of fractures as people not using suchmedications....

Once-yearly Reclast Significantly Reduced Bone Fractures in Women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

- Study of over 7,700 women published today shows reduction of 70percent in spine fractures and 41 percent in hip fractures EAST HANOVER, N.J., May 02, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- A once-yearlytreatment of Reclast(R) (zoledronic acid) Injection significantlyreduced the incidence of all types of osteoporotic bone fracturesover three years in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Thisstudy, publ...

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