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An x-ray image of calcific tendonitis of the shoulder

<乌鸦传媒>Common Shoulder Procedure Found Worthless

No advantage over sham in randomized controlled trial

A close up portrait of a male surgeon in the operating room.

<乌鸦传媒>No Surprise? Surgical Leadership Roles Still Dominated by White Men

Underrepresented groups, women may find path to department chair cut short in "service roles"

$An x-ray image of an intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur$

<乌鸦传媒>Postmenopausal Fracture Risk for SGLT2 Inhibitors Similar to Other Diabetes Drugs

Lower risk compared with DPP-4 inhibitors, and聽similar risk versus GLP-1 receptor agonists

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 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 surgeons using an electrical scalpel to cut away peritoneum attached to the intestines during an operation to rem

<乌鸦传媒>Study Questions Relationship Between Hospital Competition and Surgical Quality

Outcomes were mixed, depending on the operation

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

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>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>'War Is a Trauma Epidemic,' Says Ukrainian Surgeon

Leading specialist reviews medical system's response to Russian invasion a year on

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

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 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

RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention center in Chicago, Illinois.

<乌鸦传媒>Ultrasound-Guided Saline Hydrodissection Promising for Carpal Tunnel

Small study shows persistent benefit versus steroid injection alone

RSNA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention center in Chicago, Illinois.

<乌鸦传媒>Common Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis May Be Harmful

Steroids and NSAIDs reduced pain but not disease course, studies showed

An x-ray image of an implanted spinal cord stimulator.

<乌鸦传媒>Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain May Not Live Up to the Hype

Retrospective study finds no reduction in opioid use vs conventional medical management

The YouTube thumbnail with Antonio Webb, MD, a photo of Carson Daly and the words: SPINE METAL CAGE

<乌鸦传媒>Spine Surgeon Explains Carson Daly's Back Surgery

The television host recently underwent an ALIF procedure after suffering back pain for decades

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