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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in orthopedics.

A close up photo of the scar on a woman鈥檚 knee from from knee replacement surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Joint Replacement Outcomes a Bit Better With Patient Reports Post-Surgery

Not a huge benefit, study finds, but could be a step toward more consistent follow-up care

A photo of high school football players colliding on the field.

<乌鸦传媒>Brain Damage, Including CTE, Seen in Athletes Who Died Young

Cognitive, behavioral symptoms frequent among brain donors under age 30

A photo of two asthma inhalers.

<乌鸦传媒>COPD Inhalers' Link to Fracture Risk Supported in Pooled Trials

Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture

FDA APPROVED palovarotene (Sohonos) over a photo of a skeleton of a fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva sufferer.

<乌鸦传媒>First Therapy Approved for Ultra-Rare Bone Disorder

Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

A photo of a woman receiving an injection in her eyeball.

<乌鸦传媒>At $20K, Stem Cell Eye Injections May Also Cost Patients Their Sight

Patients claim vision got worse after "clinical trial" at Florida stem cell clinic

ENDO over a photo of McCormick Place West in Chicago, IL.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Athletes With T1D Putting Themselves at Risk for Recurrent Hypoglycemia?

Survey-based study finds lack of adherence to guidelines

A photo of a femur nail laying on on a green surgical drape.

<乌鸦传媒>Nails or Sliding Hip Screws to Repair Trochanteric Fractures?

Patients report similar quality of life at 1 year with either option

EULAR over a photo of MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Benefits Found for Hand OA Drug Treatments

In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful

Illustration of two legs and feet with ankle swelling

<乌鸦传媒>Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn鈥檛

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood

<乌鸦传媒>Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood

Spinal curvature associated with cardiac strain, compression

FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>Thumbs Down From FDA Panel on Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Members unimpressed with efficacy, safety data

FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Staff Still Skeptical of Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting

A photo of a mature man sitting on the edge of his bed and holding his painful back.

<乌鸦传媒>We're Treating Low Back Pain All Wrong

Let's reexamine the current approach to treatment

FDA MARKETING MISHA Knee System over a computer rending of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Clears Shock-Absorbing Implant for Refractory Knee OA

MISHA Knee System indicated for medial knee osteoarthritis not advanced enough for arthroplasty

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approval Authority in Jeopardy? TB Hits the Casino; Sen. Blumenthal's Surgery

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

AAPM over a photo of Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

<乌鸦传媒>Ankle Sprain Physical Therapy Doesn't Shift the Pain Elsewhere

Thrust exercise doesn't cause a shoulder problem

AAPM over a photo of Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

<乌鸦传媒>Use of EMR Directive Tied to Reduced Opioid Prescribing After Spine Surgery

Small study shows drop in average number of pills at discharge

FDA SAFETY Exactech joint replacement devices over a photo of Exactech knee replacement devices

<乌鸦传媒>FDA: Watch for Joint Replacement Device Failure After Exactech Recall

Revision surgery only recommended for patients with pain

A photo of a male surgeon tying his mask on after scrubbing up.

<乌鸦传媒>Revolving Door in OR Makes Surgeries Less Efficient

Intraoperative staff swaps tied to longer operative time for hip, knee replacements

A photo of a person about to receive a hyaluronic acid injection in their knee.

<乌鸦传媒>Docs' Liking for Knee Injection Tied to Industry Payments

Threefold rate for giving hyaluronic acid shots among those paid more than $100

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>More Data Suggest Concussion Raises Leg Injury Risk

Causality still unclear but getting harder to argue against

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Baseball: The Safest Sport for High School Athletes?

And, no surprise, national data show football is the most injurious

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>New Option on Horizon for Younger People With Refractory Knee OA

Shock absorber implant seen outperforming osteotomy

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Now Hear This: The OR Is Incredibly, Dangerously Loud

Sound levels greater than construction sites, researchers say

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Marathon Running Not a Risk Factor for Arthritis

A good thing too, because most aren't going to quit

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Ankle Docs See Falling Medicare Payments

Inflation-adjusted reimbursements for fusion, joint replacement slip

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Hospitals Drag Their Feet in Posting Prices for Joint Replacements

A year after CMS rule went into effect, two-thirds of hospitals had done nothing

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Rotator Cuff Reoperation More Likely With Acromioplasty

Study in Medicare patients adds fuel to ongoing debate

AAOS over a photo of the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<乌鸦传媒>Fastball Failing? Don't Look to UCL Repair for Improvement

Speed, other performance measures no better after Tommy John procedure

A photo of surgeons performing hip arthroplasty

<乌鸦传媒>Mileage Varies for Different Hip Surgery Approaches

No single "best" in meta-analysis, though a clear loser emerges

A close up of a healthcare worker drawing blood from a man鈥檚 arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test Bests Standard OA Prognostic Models in Early Study

Multi-marker panel does a better job of predicting who will show rapid progression

A photo of a male physiotherapist guiding a mature woman through knee exercises in a gym.

<乌鸦传媒>In Knee OA, Exercise Is Helpful ... But Maybe More in Mind Than Body

Trial shows little extra benefit from intensive program

CCC over a photo of the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado

<乌鸦传媒>Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Promising for Crohn's Fistulas

Literature review highlights benefits, although access is an issue, expert says

A photo of a man standing with his left arm bandaged and in a sling.

<乌鸦传媒>Aspirin Toe-to-Toe With LMWH Injections in Orthopedic Trauma

Large trial makes case for cheap, oral alternative for clot prevention

A photo of a mature female swimmer adjusting her goggles.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Is a Fit Swimmer Breathless and Coughing Up Blood?

Case highlights a little-known, potentially dangerous, often recurrent condition of swimmers

A photo of Damar Hamlin

<乌鸦传媒>Here's What Damar Hamlin's Cardiac Workup Might Look Like

There are several diagnoses to rule out before concluding on commotio cordis, experts say

A photo of medical personnel treating Damar Hamlin on the field.

<乌鸦传媒>Damar Hamlin's Collapse and the Psychological Aftermath

The traumatic consequences weigh on players, coaches, and spectators

A photo of a mature man sitting on the edge of his bed, holding his knee.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Doesn't Exercise Help Everyone With Knee OA?

Actually, the better question is why can't everyone do the recommended exercises

A photo of a female physician showing her male patient x-rays of his knees.

<乌鸦传媒>Early OA Common in Military Officers After Knee Injury

Many show joint degradation before age 30

A close up of the tablet, blisterpack, and box of Metformin tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Metformin Protective Against Joint Replacement in Type 2 Diabetes

Daily users saw lower risks for total knee, hip replacements

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