Orthopedics
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Greater reductions in knee OA pain seen with supportive rather than flexible shoes
Compared with patients who wore flat flexible shoes, those who wore stable supportive shoes had greater improvement after 6 months.
Conference Coverage
Warfarin use linked to knee and hip replacement in osteoarthritis patients
Results of a large nested, case-control study provide further evidence of the role of vitamin K in reducing osteoarthritis progression,...
Commentary
New acute pain guidelines from the ACP and AAFP have limitations
Pain can be multi-factorial and treating it requires a multi-pronged approach.
Program Profile
Ten-Year Outcomes of a Systems-Based Approach to Longitudinal Amputation Care in the US Department of Veteran Affairs
The VA Amputation System of Care provides specialized expertise in amputation rehabilitation incorporating the latest practices in medical...
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COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months
“Persistent symptoms are much worse for COVID patients than flu patients,” said Dr. Zijian Chen.
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Diabetes-related amputations on the rise in older adults
The finding reflects increases in diabetes-related nontraumatic lower extremity amputation occurring in younger U.S. population, but at a less...
Case Reports
Difluoroethane Inhalant Abuse, Skeletal Fluorosis, and Withdrawal
Prolonged or excessive use of the central nervous system depressant difluoroethane, which is an easily acquired and inexpensive volatile substance...
Conference Coverage
Robotic and manual total knee arthroplasty found at least comparable
Robotic arm–assisted total knee arthroplasty offers similar outcomes relative to manual procedures.
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DOACs linked to lower fracture risk versus warfarin in AFib patients
The results suggest women may particularly benefit from DOAC use.
Case Reports
Cervical Pannus Without Rheumatoid Arthritis or Trauma
Although usually seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, cervical pannus also can develop in patients who have had spine surgery.