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Several patient risk factors associated with discharge to postacute care after TSA
Results of this study cited several patient risk factors, including older age, number of comorbidities and procedure type, linked with an increased risk of discharge to a post-acute care facility after total shoulder arthroplasty.On : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Healio -
Malnourished patients had increased risk for shortterm complications after TSA
Patients who were malnourished prior to total shoulder arthroplasty experienced a significantly increased risk for blood transfusion, longer hospital stay and death within 30 days of surgery, according to results of this retrospective database study.On : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Healio -
Study Arthroscopic needling yielded high rate of persistent rotator cuff defects
Although arthroscopic needling provided good clinical outcomes, recently published results showed a high rate of persistent rotator cuff defects 1 year after surgery.On : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Healio -
Hemiarthroplasty TSA yielded pain relief for patients with atraumatic osteonecrosis
Patients with atraumatic osteonecrosis of the humeral head experienced lasting pain relief and improved range of motion after undergoing either hemiarthroplasty or total shoulder arthroplasty, according to results.On : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Healio -
New procedure for massive rotator cuff tears restores stability better say researchers
Repairing massive rotator cuff tears is often a tricky proposition, especially for those who have failed prior surgery. Researchers presenting their work at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day today, discussed howOn : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Medical Xpress -
Doctors Experiment With New Way of Fixing the ACL
Anterior cruciate ligaments often tear on the sports field, and after a complete rupture, they are notoriously hard to get to heal. On Wednesday, doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital announced that they have succeeded in reconnecting A.C.L.s in 10 patienOn : 06-Apr-2016- Source : The New York Times -
SingleBundle ACL Reconstruction Offers Positive Results for Patients
Single and double-bundle techniques may provide similar outcomes in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction, as noted in research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The study shows patients in bOn : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Newswise -
Youngest and oldest patients more likely to report pain lower activity levels following total knee replacement surgery
While all age groups report comparable improvement in range of motion following total knee replacement surgery (TKR), new research (The Effect of Age on Postoperative Outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty) presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of theOn : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Medical News Today -
Total knee arthroplasty analysis shows EXPAREL reduces length of hospital stay and improves discharge status compared to standard analgesic modality
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced results of new data showing that EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) infiltration compared to a standard analgesic regimen in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) significantly decrOn : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Medical News Today -
New pain relief technique for ACL knee surgery preserves muscle strength
Anesthesiologists can significantly reduce loss of muscle strength in ACL knee surgery patients using a new pain management technique, a new study has found.On : 06-Apr-2016- Source : Medical News Today