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Studies Promising for Sensory Feedback for Hand Prostheses

posted February 21st
by modernClinician Editorial Team

By triggering sensory stimulation, transradial amputees are able to regain proprioception; and a slippage simulation strategy can detect slipping in a patient with hand amputation, according to two small studies published online Feb. 20 in Science Robotics.

Over Half of Hip Replacements Expected to Last 25 Years

posted February 15th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

In more than half of patients, hip replacements may be expected to last 25 years, while most knee replacements will last 25 years, according to two reviews published in the Feb. 16 issue of The Lancet.

Rates of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Low for Denosumab-Treated Women

posted February 14th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

For denosumab-treated women with postmenopausal osteoporosis, invasive oral procedures and events, including dental implants, tooth extraction, natural tooth loss, scaling/root planning, and jaw surgery, are common and associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), although the overall rate of ONJ is low, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Fractures Have Long-Term Impact on Quality of Life for Older Adults

posted February 12th
by modernClinician Editorial Team

Incident fragility fractures are associated with long-term impacts on health-related quality of life in older people, according to a study published online Feb. 5 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.