Supreme Court Ruling Ends 6.5-Year Battle Over Spinal Fusion Coverage for Osteoporosis Patients
In older adults with osteoporosis, performing spinal fixation surgery—inserting screws and rods to stabilize the spinal column—presents major...
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Bizarre Preseason Accident: Juventus Defender Federico Gatti Hurt in Pitch Invasion
A bizarre injury unfolded in Italian football as national-team defender Federico Gatti, 28, was sidelined after an overzealous spectator slipped and...
'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in...
Why Bones Break Before Osteoporosis Sets In: The Hidden Risk Behind Normal Scans
"I slipped and broke my wrist." "I fell, broke my hip, and even had to get surgery." Most people chalk these injuries...
Weight Loss Exceeding 5% After Quitting Smoking Linked to Higher Hip Fracture Risk
While quitting smoking delivers undeniable health benefits, researchers have found that experiencing a sharp drop in...
Three or More Pregnancies Linked to 36% Higher Postmenopausal Fracture Risk
For women going through menopause, the risk of bone fractures rises sharply. This vulnerability occurs because bone...
The Hidden Vulnerability of Dental Implants: Why Tough Foods Can Snap Your New Teeth
Many people who undergo dental implant treatment operate under the assumption that artificial teeth are inherently...
Trouble putting on socks and a sharp groin twinge: Hip problem, not herniated disk?
You try to put on socks, but your leg will not lift easily. When you get in and out of a car, you feel a sharp twinge...
Precision in Motion: How Robot-Assisted Hip Surgery Restored Mobility for a Patient in His 60s
Initially, he could still walk. Following a fall, the 67-year-old patient, referred to as Mr.
Moon Geun-young and Acute Compartment Syndrome: The Emergency That Can Lead to Necrosis
Actress Moon Geun-young recently appeared on tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, where she reflected on her 2017 battle with...