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NEAR INFRARED LIGHT SPECTROSCOPY ELEVATES KNEE DIAGNOSTICS
A t e a m f r o m F i n l a n d a n d t h e N e t h e r l a n d s m a y h a v e i m p r o v e d o n t h e p r o c e s s o f e v a l u a t i n g t i s s u e i n t e g r i t y . T h e i r w o r k , A r t h r o s c o p i c n e a r i n f r a r e d s p e c t ...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : Orthopedics This Week -
Study examines care for knee replacement patients at physical therapy facilities
I n a n a n a l y s i s o f 1 1 2 r e c o r d s f r o m 3 0 p h y s i c a l t h e r a p y ( P T ) s i t e s r e g a r d i n g c a r e f o r p a t i e n t s w h o h a d u n d e r g o n e t o t a l k n e e r e p l a c e m e n t ( T K R ) s u r g e r y , ...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : Medical Xpress -
Nerve damage shown to be cause of unexplained chronic pain following knee operations
Patients frequently experience severe chronic pain following knee operations. Although the pain is thought to be due to damage to small nerves, it was hitherto impossible to demonstrate this by imaging. Two studies conducted by an interdisciplinary team of researchers led by radiologist Georg Riegle...On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : Medical Xpress -
Potential treatment could stop knee and spine osteoarthritis scientists say
Researchers have developed a novel therapeutic treatment that has the potential to stop knee and spine osteoarthritis in its tracks.On : 18-Oct-2018- Source : Science Daily -
Tranexamic Acid Reduces Perioperative Blood Loss and Hemarthrosis in Total Ankle Arthroplasty
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an effective agent used for reducing perioperative blood loss and decreasing the potential for postoperative hemarthrosis. We hypothesized that patients who had received intraoperative TXA during total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) wouOn : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
Reducing Opioid Use after Ankle Fracture Surgery
Helping patients to better manage stress and improve coping strategies related to pain may minimize the need for opioids following ankle fracture surgery, according to research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : ICJR -
Playing video games for more than 3 hours a day is associated with shoulder and elbow pain in elite young male baseball players
The effect of lifestyle factors on elbow or shoulder pain in young baseball players remains unclear. This study examined the association of game playing and television viewing with elbow or shoulder pain among elite young baseball players.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery -
Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion of the Radial Head
This case shows an atypical presentation of an osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion of the radial head with detachment diagnosed on plain radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). OCD lesions are rather uncommon in the elbow joint; however, whenOn : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
Reasons for Readmission Following Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
An increasing interest focuses on the rates and risk factors for hospital readmission. However, little is known regarding the readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA). This study aims to determine the rates, risk factors, and reasons for hoOn : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO -
Treatment of Grade III Acromioclavicular Separations in Professional Baseball Pitchers A Survey of Major League Baseball Team Physicians
Despite advancements in surgical technique and understanding of throwing mechanics, controversy persists regarding the treatment of grade III acromioclavicular (AC) joint separations, particularly in throwing athletes.On : 07-Sep-2018- Source : AJO