Males, Younger Patients at Higher Risk for Multiple Revisions After Knee Replacement Males, Younger Patients at Higher Risk for Multiple Revisions After Knee Replacement
Patients who undergo knee replacement surgery may have a higher risk for multiple revision procedures when they ' re male or less than 55 years old, a recent study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - May 21, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Any Bone Break Increases Risk for Subsequent Fracture in Older Women Any Bone Break Increases Risk for Subsequent Fracture in Older Women
Although most guidelines warn of subsequent fracture risk after hip and spine fractures, the increased risk is seen in a multitude of other bone breaks, researchers say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - May 11, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Ohio Surgeon Who Wrote His Own Colorful Obituary Dead at 48 Ohio Surgeon Who Wrote His Own Colorful Obituary Dead at 48
Thomas Flanigan, an Army veteran and married father of three, called himself the"Ginger God of Surgery and Shenanigans." Colleagues share fond memories.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - May 5, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
EMA to Quickly Review Lilly, Incyte Arthritis Drug for COVID Use EMA to Quickly Review Lilly, Incyte Arthritis Drug for COVID Use
The European Medicines Agency will conduct an accelerated review of Eli Lilly ' s rheumatoid arthritis drug Olumiant for hospitalized COVID-19 patients getting oxygen, the agency said.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 30, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Exercise and Mortality in Patients With Claudication Exercise and Mortality in Patients With Claudication
Engaging in regular physical activity may help lower the risk of mortality among patients with claudication.Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 28, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Japan Declares'Short, Powerful' Emergency in Tokyo, Elsewhere Japan Declares'Short, Powerful' Emergency in Tokyo, Elsewhere
Japan declared ' short and powerful ' states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures on Friday as the country struggles to contain a resurgent coronavirus pandemic just 3 months ahead of the Olympics.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 27, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Separate Corticosteroid Injections From COVID Vaccine by 2 Weeks Separate Corticosteroid Injections From COVID Vaccine by 2 Weeks
Clinicians may still want to time elective corticosteroid injections at least two weeks before or after receipt of this vaccine, according to a group of doctors writing on behalf of the Spine Intervention Society.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 26, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Braced Humeral-Shaft Fractures May Require Secondary Surgery Braced Humeral-Shaft Fractures May Require Secondary Surgery
Most patients who receive nonoperative care for a closed humeral-shaft fracture will do well, but up to 33% may require secondary surgery leading to poorer outcome, according to a randomized clinical trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 26, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
Isolated Ulnar Fractures in Women May Indicate Domestic Violence Isolated Ulnar Fractures in Women May Indicate Domestic Violence
Up to one in three women who seek emergency treatment for isolated ulnar fractures may be victims of intimate partner violence, a recent study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 26, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
PTED vs Open Microdiscectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation PTED vs Open Microdiscectomy for Lumbar Disc Herniation
How do these two techniques for the treatment of lumbar disk herniation compare in terms of pain improvements and functional status?Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 26, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
1 in 4 Parents Say Youth Sports Not Enforcing COVID Precautions 1 in 4 Parents Say Youth Sports Not Enforcing COVID Precautions
Even though the majority of parents give youth sports leagues high marks for keeping them informed about COVID-19 safety protocols, more than one in four parents still think enforcement of these policies is inconsistent.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 14, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Eli Lilly's Arthritis Drug Fails to Prevent Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Patients Eli Lilly's Arthritis Drug Fails to Prevent Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Patients
Eli Lilly and Incyte said their rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib did not meet the main goal of preventing progression to mechanical ventilation in hospitalized COVID-19 patients under a late-stage study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 9, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Vancomycin Powder May Curb Wound Infection After Knee and Ankle Fracture Surgery Vancomycin Powder May Curb Wound Infection After Knee and Ankle Fracture Surgery
Intra-wound vancomycin powder reduces gram-positive infection in operatively treated high-risk tibia fractures, according to an open-label randomized clinical trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - April 6, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
Vaccine Mismatch: What to Do After Dose 1 When Plans Change Vaccine Mismatch: What to Do After Dose 1 When Plans Change
Mixing COVID vaccines from different manufacturers raises questions about safety and efficacy that researchers are now delving into.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - March 25, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Medscape Today News Source Type: news
COVID and the Athlete's Heart COVID and the Athlete's Heart
When is it safe to return to play after having COVID? Bob Harrington and Manesh Patel discuss our evolving understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 affects the hearts of athletes and weekend warriors.theheart.org on Medscape (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - March 25, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
