Orthopedics

"It's something to seriously consider for athletes that have a lot of knee problems," said Vonn

Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

The spinal condition is more common among people in their 50s and older

Hypothesized, but evidence not as clear until now

Creating an environment that fosters open communication is essential

Watch orthopedic spinal surgeon Antonio Webb, MD, perform this complex procedure

Genicular artery embolization could help put off the need for knee replacement surgery

Not so stomach-safe after all?

Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste"

Physical therapy for meniscal tears clearly helps, but new study points to a placebo effect

Negative studies of colchicine and herbal-supplement cocktail dash some hopes

Lown Institute names hospitals, states with high rates of overuse

Trial finds conservative approach inferior to joint replacement