Deceptive Videos Used To Link Athlete Deaths to COVID Shots Deceptive Videos Used To Link Athlete Deaths to COVID Shots
The vaccine played no role in West ’s death — he died from an undiagnosed heart condition in 2013, seven years before the pandemic began.Associated Press (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - December 20, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Public Health & Prevention News Source Type: news

Bracing vs Observation for Skeletally Immature Scoliosis Bracing vs Observation for Skeletally Immature Scoliosis
Is bracing a cost-effective treatment choice for adolescent thoracic scoliosis? How does it compare with observation?Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - December 15, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

At Least 1 Year on Bisphosphonates Needed for Fracture Prevention At Least 1 Year on Bisphosphonates Needed for Fracture Prevention
It takes 12.4 months of bisphosphonate therapy to prevent one nonvertebral fracture per 100 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - December 6, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news

Support for Early Surgery in Older Adults With Primary Hyperparathyroidism Support for Early Surgery in Older Adults With Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroidectomy is associated with a lower risk of fracture compared with nonsurgical management among older adults with primary hyperparathyroidism, a new study indicates.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 30, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

4 in 10 Fractures in Breast Cancer Patients Are Pathologic 4 in 10 Fractures in Breast Cancer Patients Are Pathologic
In a large cohort of women with advanced breast cancer, about 40% of fractures were cancer-related, researchers say.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 29, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

Psoriatic Arthritis Highlights From ACR 2021 Psoriatic Arthritis Highlights From ACR 2021
Dr Christopher Ritchlin discusses key reports on psoriatic arthritis from ACR 2021, including results of a brepocitinib efficacy study and data on risk factors for progression and patient concerns.Medscape (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 24, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology ReCAP Source Type: news

Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Show No Benefit in Knee OA Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Show No Benefit in Knee OA
Platelet-rich plasma injections for mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA) show no improvements in pain, function, or cartilage structure, compared with placebo.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 23, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news

Psoriatic Arthritis: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Teams and Mentors Psoriatic Arthritis: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Teams and Mentors
Jennifer Kwan-Morley, MD, reflects on the mentors who helped shape her approach to psoriatic arthritis.Medscape (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 22, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology MDAngle Source Type: news

US FDA Authorizes Virtual Reality System for Reducing Back Pain US FDA Authorizes Virtual Reality System for Reducing Back Pain
The US FDA has authorized a virtual reality system for reducing lower back pain after a majority of patients in a trial testing the device showed less discomfort.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Use of Telemedicine in Orthopaedic Surgery During COVID-19 Use of Telemedicine in Orthopaedic Surgery During COVID-19
Telemedicine has had a critical role in providing health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how it can play a role in the virtual assessment of elbow patients.Current Orthopaedic Practice (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 18, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news

Tight BP Control During Surgery for Spinal Cord Injury Tied to Better Outcomes Tight BP Control During Surgery for Spinal Cord Injury Tied to Better Outcomes
For patients with a spinal cord injury, maintaining blood pressure within a tightly defined range during surgery is associated with better functional recovery, even in patients with the most-severe injuries, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 17, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news

What Can You Learn Through a Telehealth Shoulder Exam? What Can You Learn Through a Telehealth Shoulder Exam?
Dr Samuel Taylor discusses opportunities and provides advice for an effective virtual exam of the shoulder.Hospital for Special Surgery eAcademy (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 13, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Commentary Source Type: news

Techniques for a Telehealth Exam of the Knee Techniques for a Telehealth Exam of the Knee
Drs Joseph Lamplot and Samuel Taylor discuss techniques for a telehealth exam of the knee.Hospital for Special Surgery eAcademy (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 12, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Commentary Source Type: news

Calcium, Protein Reduces Falls and Fractures in Older Adults Calcium, Protein Reduces Falls and Fractures in Older Adults
Vitamin D-replete older adults in residential care have fewer falls and fractures when their diets include foods rich in calcium and protein, a randomized controlled trial found.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 10, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

COVID Vaccination Not Associated With Risk of Severe RA Flares COVID Vaccination Not Associated With Risk of Severe RA Flares
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis did not experience flares after receiving a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination, a new study from Hong Kong shows.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 4, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news