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Orthopedics

Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid Exposure Linked to Lower Bone Density

Dec 14, 2023

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In a cohort of Hispanic adolescents and young adults, plasma perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) exposure is associated with lower bone mineral density (B...

A digital male pelvis phantom series showing anatomical variations over the course of fractionated radiotherapy treatment.

Dec 11, 2023

Daily IGRT images show day-to-day anatomical variations in patients undergoing fractionated prostate radiotherapy. This is of particular importance in particle beam treatments.To develop a digital pha...

Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care

Dec 07, 2023

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Minorities often feel a deep sense of dread before doctor appointments, and some even try to dress especially well for their visit to try and ward off the ...

USPSTF: Exercise Interventions Recommended to Prevent Falls in Seniors

Dec 06, 2023

TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise interventions and suggests individualizing recommendations for multifactorial interventio...

Patients Report Positive Outcomes for Nonsurgical Treatment of Thumb OA

Dec 01, 2023

THURSDAY, Nov. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- At five years, patients report positive outcomes for nonsurgical treatment of thumb carpometacarpal (CMC-1) osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study publi...

Aquatic High-Intensity Interval Training Aids Exercise Capacity for Chronic Conditions

Nov 23, 2023

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Aquatic high-intensity interval training (AHIIT) improves exercise capacity in people with a range of chronic conditions, according to a review published ...

Stem Cell Transplant Effective for Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 23, 2023

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Stem cell transplantation is an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis (KOA), with different stem cells effective for alleviating pain and restoring ...

Over-the-Counter Meds, Exercise Most Prevalent Treatment for Chronic Pain

Nov 21, 2023

MONDAY, Nov. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For adults with chronic pain, the most prevalent pain management therapies were over-the-counter pain relievers and exercise in 2020, according to a research...

Compared to what? An analysis of comparators in trials informing the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) low back pain guideline.

Nov 20, 2023

Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability globally. Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have been developed in hopes of encouraging evidence-based care for LBP. However, poor quality of t...

Male, Female Veterans Have Increased Prevalence of Arthritis

Nov 15, 2023

TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Male and female veterans have a higher prevalence of arthritis than nonveterans, according to research published in the Nov. 10 issue of the U.S. Centers fo...

Peer-to-Peer E-Consults Save Money for Pediatric Trauma Patients

Nov 15, 2023

TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Initial peer-to-peer e-consultations cost less than reflexive ambulance transfer in most situations for pediatric orthopedic trauma patients, according to a...

Risk Factors for Failure of Nonsurgical Management of Ulnar Shaft Fractures.

Nov 13, 2023

Isolated ulnar shaft fractures are frequently managed nonsurgically. However, rates of nonsurgical treatment failure remain substantial, and risk factors for the failure of nonsurgical management are ...

Avulsion fracture is associated with more pain after anatomic repair procedure for ATFL injury at the talar side.

Nov 13, 2023

To evaluate the clinical outcomes of anatomic repair procedure for chronic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury at the talar side, and to compare the outcomes between patients with and without ...

Synthesis and in vitro characteristics of biogenic-derived hydroxyapatite for bone remodeling applications.

Nov 13, 2023

The inorganic component of bone matrix, hydroxyapatite (HAp) (with formula Ca(PO)(OH)), can be obtained from inexpensive waste resources that serve as excellent calcium precursors. In the present stud...

Opioid Use Down With Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Lumbar Laminectomy

Nov 10, 2023

THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing open lumbar laminectomy, ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane blocks (ESPBs) combined with multimodal analgesia reduce o...

Orthopedics Not Viewed as Diverse Field

Nov 08, 2023

TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Patients of various races do not perceive orthopedic surgery as a diverse field, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of the Journal of Bo...

Delayed ACL Reconstruction Linked to New Meniscal Tears

Nov 07, 2023

MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For pediatric patients, delayed anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is associated with an increased risk for new meniscal tears; however, for adul...

Methotrexate Reduces Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis With Synovitis

Nov 07, 2023

MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with hand osteoarthritis and synovitis, methotrexate has a potentially clinically meaningful effect on reducing pain, with no increase in adverse...

CDC Advisors Recommend Masks in Hospitals Without Naming Type

Nov 07, 2023

MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have voted to recommend that health providers wear masks during routine care for patients who ...

Surgical outcomes of acetabular fracture of elderly patients with superomedial dome impaction.

Nov 06, 2023

This study aimed to investigate the outcomes of elderly acetabular fractures according to the reduction of impacted dome fragments. A retrospective cohort study was performed in two institutions. Fift...

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