C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Chair Yoga Helps Older Adults Manage Osteoarthritis Pain
Benefits include lasting reduction in pain interference and short-term decreases in pain and fatigue
Electroacupuncture May Benefit Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Patients undergoing electroacupuncture reported less disability and less severe symptoms
Burden of Osteoarthritis Increasing in Most Countries
1990 to 2017 saw jump of 9.3 and 8.2 percent in age-standardized point prevalence, annual incidence
Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020
From February to April 2020, drop >20 percent observed for all primary admission diagnoses
Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Injection Beneficial for Knee OA
Injection combined with arthroscopic surgery has better clinical efficacy
Physicians Can Get Involved in Developing Payment Models
New payment models relating to bone metastases, breast cancer developed by ASTRO
Guideline Issued for Preventing SSI After Major Extremity Trauma
AAOS developed 14 strong and moderate-strength recommendations to decrease surgical site infections after major extremity trauma
Surgery Seldom Needed for Fracture of Proximal Humerus
In elderly, healing was just as efficient -- and safer -- when arm was immobilized in sling
Older Women Show Limited Understanding of Osteoporosis
Even after an osteoporosis-related fracture, few women are on pharmacotherapy
