Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan has been listed as a Top Osteoporosis Center by US News and World Report for their involvement in the Own the Bone® program, which they became involved with in 2008. Developed by the American Orthopaedic Association, the Own the Bone® program was developed as a quality improvement program to address the [...]
Monthly Archives: November 2011
ACL Injuries More Common In Female Athletes
November 21, 2011
One of the biggest nightmares of an athlete is injuring their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An ACL injury can sideline them for the remainder of the season, and possibly interfere with their preparedness for the following season. An ACL injury is most commonly a tear in one of the ligaments if the knee that connects [...]
The Importance of Home Safety in Fall Prevention
November 2, 2011
With the holidays around the corner, many families will welcome elderly loved ones into their home. But did you know your home could be dangerous for seniors? In fact, a home is the most common place people take a fatal fall. Falls can result in sprains, cuts, bruises, broken bones, tailbone or spinal injuries, fractures [...]
