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Minimally invasive treatment provides relief from back pain
The majority of patients were pain free after receiving a new image-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment for low back pain and sciatica, according to a new study.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Science Daily -
What is overpronation
When the arch of the foot collapses excessively downward or inward, this is known as overpronation. Sometimes, people call this condition flat feet.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
Singlecenter study indicates calcaneal avulsion fractures carry high risk of complications
A presenter at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting said calcaneal avulsion fractures treated at a level 1 trauma center had a 60% complication rate.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Healio -
Similar improvements in patient outcome measures found with ankle arthrodesis replacement
Despite similar improvements in comfort and function after ankle arthrodesis or total ankle replacement, results published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgeryshowed total ankle replacement performed with newer generation implants had better patient-reported outcomes.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Healio -
Heel spurs What you need to know
A heel spur is a condition where a calcium deposit grows between the heel and arch of the foot. What are the symptoms of heels spurs and what increases a person's risk of developing them?On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
Singlecenter study indicates calcaneal avulsion fractures carry high risk of complications
A presenter at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting said calcaneal avulsion fractures treated at a level 1 trauma center had a 60% complication rate.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Healio -
DePuy Synthes releases Continuous Compression Implants to improve outcomes of foot and ankle procedures
DePuy Synthes today announced the availability of Continuous Compression Implants to health care providers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The implants are designed to provide continuous, active compression throughout the healing process to treat a variety of reconstructive foot an...On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : News Medical -
High success rate reported for diabetic Charcot foot surgery
Nearly four out of five diabetic patients with severe cases of a disabling condition called Charcot foot were able to walk normally again following surgery, a new study has found.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Science Daily -
Supra and Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blocks Equal for Elbow Surgery
For elbow surgery, the supraclavicular and infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks are similar on several parameters, including block effectiveness, onset and secondary outcomes.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Anesthesiology News -
Surgical release for tubercular elbow stiffness
Open arthrolysis and hinged external fixation are useful for the treatment of non-traumatic elbow stiffness with TB.On : 08-Jan-2018- Source : Dovepress