April 2017 Briefing – Orthopedics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Teleconcussion Assessments Are Feasible for Football Players
High level of agreement between remote and face-to-face providers with regard to examination findings
Intraoperative Methadone Cuts Post-Op Opioid Use in Spine Sx
Median hydromorphone use was reduced in methadone group on postoperative days 1, 2, 3
‘Choosing Wisely’ Linked to Small Drop in Back Pain Imaging
At 2.5 years after start of the campaign, there was a 4 percent relative reduction in low-value imaging
Older Women Show Limited Understanding of Osteoporosis
Even after an osteoporosis-related fracture, few women are on pharmacotherapy
Meeting Organizers Overlooking Qualified Female Scientists
Active generation of lists of potential speakers, assessment of qualifications can address bias
AMA Urges Doctors to Talk About Safe Opioid Storage, Disposal
Experts recommend three steps to reduce non-medical uses of the drugs
Metal Sensitization More Likely for Women After Arthroplasty
Among patients reporting pain, women also have greater severity of metal sensitization
Early RA Treatment Important for Long-Term Outcomes
Other study shows drop in mortality attributable to rheumatoid arthritis from 1987 to 2011
Clinician Awareness of Exercise Addiction May Be Lacking
Screening questions should focus on emotional connection to exercise, whether it interferes with life
