Older individuals with hip fracture are more than 3.5 times more likely to die within 12 months compared to non-injured; mortality higher in men than in women. Hip fractures are a major public health problem, associated with high morbidity and mortality, and high costs to the healthcare system. With the ageing of populations worldwide, the socioeconomic … Read More
As Promised: 8 Excellent Reasons to Pick an Orthopedic Surgeon in South Bend Remember a few years ago, when many touted the urban trendy phrase, “there’s an app for that?” Meaning, that virtually everything you accomplish in life, from organizing a calendar to redesigning your kitchen, could be done with the help of an app. … Read More
Can you imagine having osteoporosis, but no doctor to diagnose it? Or maybe you have experienced this? Here’s why you need an orthopedic doctor in your life. Osteoporosis is sometimes referred to as a “silent” disease. It is most often not detected until a person suffers an injury. Imagine you are living your daily life, … Read More
Ever wonder why body pain is worse at certain times of the year? There’s a scientific explanation for what you’ve been experiencing. We’ve all had that older relative (or have heard of one) who just knew “in their bones” when there was going to be a change in the weather. And maybe at the time … Read More
Defend yourself against bone frailty during the winter season The holiday season is done, and you may think that your winter worries are over. But don’t be deceived! Sure, you may be finished preparing loads of mashed potatoes for the in-laws, and perfectly wrapping presents for under the tree, but now it is time to … Read More
How to keep arthritic hips from keeping you down this season Winter may not be strike fear in your heart, but it can strike pain in your hip, especially if you suffer from arthritis! In a U.S. study on chronic pain, 67.9 percent of survey responders reported that weather has an impact on their pain, … Read More
Romosozumab drug research has been submitted to the FDA for testing A new osteoporosis treatment, called romosozumab, has been accepted for review as of September 26, 2016, by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA will review the Biologics Licence Application (BLA) to determine the effectiveness of the new drug. Romosozumab, though not yet … Read More
Treatment is not out of reach – get the treatment you deserve today. Broken wrists are one of the most common injuries sustained by the human body, and can happen almost effortlessly under the right conditions. One of the reasons wrist breaks and fractures are so common is that a person will usually try to … Read More
Allied Bone and Joint bring you the latest technology and innovative techniques for Osteoporosis Are you or someone you love currently suffering from Osteoporosis? Perhaps you are all in the beginning stages – or maybe you’ve reached the most critical stage in your journey with Osteoporosis. No matter the stage, Allied Bone and Joint provide help for … Read More
Don’t suffer any longer, your treatment is just around the corner! Are you or a loved one suffering from symptoms of osteoporosis? Osteoporosis affects about 44 million Americans every year. Ten million of those Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis while 34 million are at risk. Although there is no known cure for osteoporosis, there … Read More
