Orthopedics
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Implantable stimulator shows promise for chronic knee pain
A small, five-patient case series shows pain intensity had dropped substantially 6 months after implantation.
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High failure rate for magnetic rod system in scoliosis surgery
The Magnetic Expansion Control rod system, which was developed to replace traditional rods because of their high failure rate, has itself turned...
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Tramadol use for noncancer pain linked with increased hip fracture risk
"Our results point to the need to consider tramadol's associated risk of fracture in clinical practice and treatment guidelines," the researchers...
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Fast-track surgery for hip fracture does not reduce mortality
However, hospital stays were shorter and patients had less delirium and fewer serious infections.
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Fewer complications, better outcomes with outpatient UKA
“In carefully selected patients, the ambulatory surgery center seems to be a safe alternative to the inpatient hospital setting.”
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Hip fracture patients with dementia benefit from increased rehab intensity
Additional rehabilitation sessions and longer periods of therapy boosted functional status 3 weeks after admission.
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Improving Patient Outcomes through Advanced Pain Management Techniques
Pain following orthopedic surgery is common and often suboptimally managed, with many patients reporting acute moderate to severe pain following...
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Delayed hospital admission after hip fracture raises mortality risk
Most studies focus on surgery timing among hospitalized patients and fail to consider preadmission waiting time.
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Adult atopic dermatitis brings increased osteoporosis risk
MADRID – “The absolute risk is low, but it’s real.”
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Vitamin D alone does not reduce fracture risk
Vitamin D supplementation alone does not appear to reduce the risk of fracture, but may do so in combination with calcium, according to a...
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Age, gender, and race influence treatment decisions for calcaneus fracture
Clinical comorbidities that were associated with lower surgical rates included diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, a history of drug and...
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Study shows comparable outcomes for total hip arthroplasty vs. hemiarthroplasty
While functional outcomes modestly favored total hip arthroplasty, the rates of mortality and serious adverse events were similar between the two...