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(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) In a first-ever national survey of orthopaedic surgeons, 96 percent said they have practiced defensive medicine.

(Weber Shandwick Worldwide) Two studies on shoulder instability in a military population were presented today by US Army sports medicine surgeons at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' annual meeting.

Findings in one study suggest patients with a self-reported history of shoulder instability are far more likely to experience future instability, while the second study outlined key factors associated with surgical failure and concluded that arthroscopic surgical intervention has better outcomes than an open shoulder repair.

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Gunshot injuries are typically categorized as low- or high-energy based on the weapon's missile velocity and mass.

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) While deformities of the lesser toes (all toes other than the big toe) can be very painful, there are numerous surgical and nonsurgical treatments for these conditions that are usually quite effective.

A literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS) shows that because lesser toe deformities are often treatable, and can be symptoms of other conditions, early assessment and treatment by an orthopaedic surgeon is important.

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) While falls are a common cause of injury, particularly in older, hospitalized patients, some may not be as preventable as once thought.

According to a new literature review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), many of the risks that frequently cause falls are not adequately addressed with the fall prevention initiatives used in health-care facilities.

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) This release contains summaries of presentations at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2011 Annual Meeting.

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Joint replacement patients who improve their lifestyle and maintain a positive mindset prior to surgery are more likely to have better functional outcomes than those who do not, according to research presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) Nearly 35 percent of all the imaging costs ordered for 2,068 orthopedic patient encounters in Pennsylvania were ordered for defensive purposes, according to a new study presented today at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) More than 14 million visits were made to physicians' offices in 2008 by patients with knee problems.

Five new studies presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons look at the effect that obesity has on knee arthritis and a patient's ability to recover from knee surgery.

Early, correct diagnosis is the best way to prevent the development of Lyme arthritis in individuals with the tick-borne illness, according to a paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS).

In patients who do develop the condition, most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics, the review found...