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Remote monitoring may reduce readmissions after total joint arthroplasty study finds
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania saw a 4-fold decline in the rate of patients who returned to the hospital after discharge from total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) if the patients were enrolled in a program that used wearable step counters and conversational ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : ICJR -
Immediate versus delayed hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement an expected value decision analysis
Hip arthroscopy is an increasingly used surgical procedure for both intra- and extra-articular hip pathologies, including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Although the arthroscopic approach is known to be preferable to open, the optimal timing of such intervention is unclear. The purpose of this ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Journal of the AAOS -
Structured physical therapy protocols following hip arthroscopy and their effect on patientreported outcomes a systematic review of the literature
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of structured physical therapy protocols on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following hip arthroscopy.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery -
Do you have sportsrelated back pain Know when to call a doctor
W h e n e v e r y o u s t e p o u t o n t o t h e p l a y i n g f i e l d o r i n t o t h e g y m , y o u r u n t h e r i s k o f s u f f e r i n g s o m e s o r t o f i n j u r y . B a c k i n j u r i e s a r e a m o n g t h e m o s t c o m m ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : healthessentials -
Topical steroids reduce swallowing difficulties following ACDF surgery
A study presented as part of the AAOS 2020 Virtual Education Experience has found that topical steroids administered during anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery help reduce swallowing difficulties following the procedure. The findings were presented by lead investigator Todd Albert...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Spinal News International -
What you need to know about spina bifida
Spina bifida is a condition where the bones in the vertebral column do not fully cover the spinal cord, leaving it exposed. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and it can affect physical and intellectual development.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical News Today -
Diagnosis and treatment for ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis causes chronic pain in the joints, usually starting in the back and buttocks. No single test can diagnose ankylosing spondylitis (AS), but a range of questions and techniques can help confirm or rule out a diagnosis.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical News Today -
What are the best treatments for a bruised or painful tailbone
The tailbone, or coccyx, is the bone at the very bottom of the spine. A bruised tailbone can be very painful, but various treatments can help relieve the pain.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical News Today -
Exercise may protect bone health after weight loss surgery
Although weight loss surgery is a highly effective treatment for obesity, it can be detrimental to bone health. A new study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that exercise may help address this shortcoming.On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress -
Simple move may boost spinal fusion outcomes
A n e w a p p r o a c h t h a t c o u l d r e v o l u t i o n i z e s p i n a l f u s i o n s u r g e r y d o e s a w a y w i t h t h e n e e d t o " f l i p " p a t i e n t s f r o m t h e i r b a c k o r s i d e o n t o t h e i r s t ...On : 24-Dec-2020- Source : Medical Xpress