ORS 2006 News

Biomarkers May Identify Early Implant Failure or Loosening
March 23, 2006
New research is helping to identify early biomarkers of prosthetic performance as well as genetic polymorphisms that predict risk of osteolysis... Presented at: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; March 18–22, 2006; Chicago, Ill.

Infections Following Revision Arthroplasty Are Increasing
March 22, 2006

The rate of deep infections following revision hip and knee arthroplasty is increasing and will continue to rise unless action is taken... Kurtz S, et al. Presented at: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; March 18–22, 2006; Chicago, Ill. Abstract 235.

Inhibiting Osteopontin May Stave Off Wear Debris–Induced Osteolysis
March 22, 2006
Inhibiting the bone-specific protein osteopontin may prevent wear debris–induced osteolysis... Shimizu S, et al. Presented at: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; March 18–22, 2006; Chicago, Ill. Abstract 92.

Spin-Lock (T1RHO) MRI May Be More Effective at Measuring Early Stages of Disc Degeneration
March 21, 2006
Spin-lock (T1RHO) magnetic resonance imaging may be more effective than other imaging technologies as a quantitative measure of early intervertebral disc degeneration... Johannessen W, et al. Presented at: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; March 18–22, 2006; Chicago, Ill. Abstract 16.

Local Bisphosphonate Administration May Improve Implant Fixation
March 21, 2006
Local treatment with the bisphosphonate alendronate combined with bone compaction may improve implant fixation... Jakobsen T, et al. Presented at: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; March 18–22, 2006; Chicago, Ill. Abstract 89.

Use of Muscle-Derived Stem Cells May Revolutionize Treatment of OA
March 20, 2006
Due to their regenerative capabilities, muscle-derived stem cells may one day revolutionize the treatment of osteoarthritis, potentially staving off the need for joint replacement surgery in millions... Huard J, et al. Presented at: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; March 18–22, 2006; Chicago, Ill. Workshop 1.

Single Injection of GDF-5 May Repair Degenerated Discs
March 20, 2006
A single injection of recombinant human growth and differentiation factor (GDF-5) may induce recovery of intravertebral disc height... Presented at: 52nd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society; March 18–22, 2006; Chicago, Ill. Abstract 14.