Our bones are maintained by a continuous cycle of remodeling. Specialized cells called osteoblasts and osteoclasts are responsible for creating new bone and resorbing old bone, respectively. A scientific study has shed new light on how these cells work, revealing robust and complex layers of communication between these types of cells. Today we’ll listen to…
Use of cryotherapy in the postoperative treatment of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in children: a prospective randomized controlled trial Wong JYS, Ashik MBZ, Mishra N, Lee NKL, Mahadev A, Lam KY. J Pediatr Orthop B. August 25, 2023. doi: 10.1097/BPB.0000000000001120. E-publishing prior to printing. PMID: 37669155. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37669155/ Take home message Young patients experienced minimal benefits…
It’s fair to say that I’ve been a rule follower for most of my life. After all, I am an eldest child. I have always valued and protected my health, making sure I eat healthy foods and do many of my favorite exercises such as walking, yoga, swimming and cycling. I have been grateful for…
PUR Biologics’ robust distribution channels appear to be expanding sales worldwide October 24, 2023, Irvine, CA., / OrthoSpineNews / – Following a successful participation at the North American Spine Society (NASS) conference, healthcare technology company HippoFi, Inc. (OTC: ORHB) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, PUR Biologics, has expanded its sales to include several…
This study aimed to evaluate the steroid-sparing effect of tofacitinib in patients with RA. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first prospective study that evaluated the feasibility of a predetermined schedule for GCs discontinuation in patients initiating tofacitinib treatment. This showed that already 12 weeks after starting treatment, 30% of patients…
