Tag: Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems
Surgeon Volume Impacts Outcomes After Shoulder Replacement
Surgeons averaging more than 10.4 shoulder replacements yearly have lower rate of revision surgery and reoperation, shorter length of stay
Sleeve Gastrectomy Has Harmful Impact on Bones of Teens, Young Adults
Researchers observed decrease in mean bone strength of lumbar spine and increase in bone marrow adipose tissue
Sliding Hip Screws Feasible for Trochanteric Fractures
One-year outcomes similar to those seen with fixation using intramedullary nails
Colchicine Tied to Lower Incidence of TJA in Coronary Artery Disease
Lower incidence of total knee replacement, total hip replacement seen with use of colchicine 0.5 mg daily
Robotic-Assisted Medial Knee Arthroplasty Tied to Good Long-Term Outcomes
Results show survivorship and patient satisfaction are high at 10 years
Good Outcomes Seen With Primary Hip Arthroscopy for Borderline Hip Dysplasia
Overall survivorship of 82.2 percent seen at minimum follow-up of 10 years; significant improvement seen in all PROMs
Transition to Long-Term Opioid Use High in Patients With Rheumatic Disease
Of those initiating opioids for the first time, patients with fibromyalgia made up the highest proportion of long-term opioid users
Femoral Neck BMD Lower in Men With Combat-Related Traumatic Injury
Reduction only significant at the femoral neck of the amputated limb of amputees; greater reduction seen for above-the-knee amputees
Specific TJA Subgroups Gain Greater Benefit From Peripheral Nerve Blocks
Odds of respiratory complications reduced with peripheral nerve block use for older patients with no comorbidity, younger patients with one, two comorbidities
Hormone Preparations Tied to Increased Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Findings show a protective effect against osteopenia in both current and past users
