Latest Orthopedics News
Operative Treatment Seems Most Effective for Adult Lumbar Scoliosis
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In as-treated analyses, surgery is superior to nonoperative care at two years among patients with adult symptomatic lumbar scoliosis, according to a study published in the Feb. 20 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Leg Amputation in ESRD Patients Should Prompt Palliative Care Discussion
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Nearly one in 10 patients with end-stage renal disease undergoes lower-extremity amputation in their last year of life, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Vertical Integration Has Little Impact on Quality Measures
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Vertical integration between hospitals and physicians has little impact on quality measures, while increased hospital market concentration is strongly associated with reduced quality in measures of patient satisfaction, according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Medical Care Research and Review.
Risk for Revision Surgery After Shoulder Replacement Varies
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The lifetime risk for revision surgery after elective shoulder replacement surgery varies from 2.7 to 23.6 percent, according to a study published online Feb. 20 in The BMJ.
Relapse Rare After Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Resection
Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement
Preoperative IV Iron Beneficial for Patients With Anemia Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Adenotonsillectomy Tied to Increase in Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
Evidence Insufficient to Support Routine Lumbar Support Use for Chronic Low Back Pain
Robotic Arm-Assisted TKR Offers Similar Outcome to Conventional TKR
2005 to 2023 Saw Decrease in DXA Testing for Osteoporosis Screening
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Eases Painful Hallux Rigidus