Functional Impact Training for Breast Cancer Survivors Functional Impact Training for Breast Cancer Survivors
A new study examines the effects of a functional impact training program among survivors of breast cancer. What improvements might it offer?Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 25, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Denosumab Promising for Osteolysis After Total Hip Replacement Denosumab Promising for Osteolysis After Total Hip Replacement
Denosumab showed biological efficacy against osteolysis after total hip replacement in a proof-of-concept trial.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 21, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
Surgical Plating No Better Than Closed Reduction for Distal Radius Fractures Surgical Plating No Better Than Closed Reduction for Distal Radius Fractures
Surgical plating is not superior to closed reduction at improving pain or function in older adults with displaced distal radius fractures, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 21, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Racial Disparities in Common Surgeries Persist in the United States Racial Disparities in Common Surgeries Persist in the United States
Despite national initiatives aimed at reducing racial disparities in healthcare, these disparities persist in patients undergoing major surgical procedures in the United States, a new study indicates.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Rapid COVID Testing Is Not Where It Needs to Be Rapid COVID Testing Is Not Where It Needs to Be
Drs Robert Glatter and Michael Mina discuss the public health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the importance of using rapid testing to stop transmission.Medscape Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Emergency Medicine Commentary Source Type: news
6 Meds That Can Mess With Your Patient's Sex Life 6 Meds That Can Mess With Your Patient's Sex Life
It is not uncommon for patients to skip medications that disrupt their sex lives. Here are six classes of drugs that warrant extra patient education.Medscape Urology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Urology Commentary Source Type: news
Has This Fugitive Physician Evaded Justice?; More Has This Fugitive Physician Evaded Justice?; More
High court blocks plaintiffs from pursuing their claims; is binding arbitration a growing trend, and is it bad for doctor –patient relationships?; hearing loss surgery creates a lot of noise.Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 19, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Tourniquetless TKA: History, Controversies, and Technique Tourniquetless TKA: History, Controversies, and Technique
Tourniquet use is common practice in total knee arthroplasty, but is it time to transition to a tourniquetless technique?Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 18, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Sensitivity of Tests to Diagnose ACL Tears in Obese Patients Sensitivity of Tests to Diagnose ACL Tears in Obese Patients
A new study finds that the sensitivity of commonly used diagnostic tests for ACL tears may be impacted by a patient ' s BMI.Current Orthopaedic Practice (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 15, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Greater Reductions in Knee OA Pain Seen With Supportive Shoes Greater Reductions in Knee OA Pain Seen With Supportive Shoes
"Contrary to our hypothesis, flat flexible shoes were not superior to stable supportive shoes," reported Kade L. Paterson, PhD.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 14, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Spondylolysis Repair With Screws, Rod and Polyester Band Spondylolysis Repair With Screws, Rod and Polyester Band
The authors describe a new technique for the surgical treatment of spondylolysis and report the results. Is it an effective option?Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 14, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Journal Article Source Type: news
Could an Osteoporosis Drug Reduce Need for Hip Revision Surgery? Could an Osteoporosis Drug Reduce Need for Hip Revision Surgery?
Denosumab, widely used to treat osteoporosis, may reduce the need for revision surgery due to aseptic loosening of the prosthesis in patients with osteolysis following a hip replacement.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 14, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
College Football Players May Underestimate Their Risks of Concussion or Injury College Football Players May Underestimate Their Risks of Concussion or Injury
College football players likely underestimate their risks for injury and concussion, which raises ethical concerns about athletes ' informed participation in sports, according to a team of bioethics and sports medicine specialists.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - January 11, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics News Source Type: news
