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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.
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Hydrogen peroxide reduces C. acnes cultures following shoulder surgery
Preoperative application of hydrogen peroxide reduces positive C. acnes cultures following shoulder surgery.
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Shoulder arthroplasty template data require careful interpretation
Those switching between shoulder arthroplasty templates should be prepared for differences in key measures.
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Hip hemiarthroplasty outcomes found better with cement vs. no cement
In older patients, cemented hemiarthroplasty reduces risk of aseptic revisions relative to uncemented repairs.
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Proximal fractures linked to higher mortality
In people over 50, proximal fractures were associated with greater mortality, but distal fractures were not.
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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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Microdiscectomy lessens pain intensity after persistent sciatica
Microdiscectomy in patients with sciatica from lumbar disc herniation lasting 4-12 months achieved lower pain intensity 6 months post surgery,...
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Fracture liaison services confer benefit on recurrent fracture risk
The findings suggest “that all hospitals treating fracture patients should have fracture liaison services,” Dr. Mattias Lorentzon said.
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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...