Latest Orthopedics News
Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Many systematic review protocols in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews do not include adverse event reporting, according to a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology.
Women Less Likely to Get Periop Care Before Hip Fracture Surgery
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Although more women have hip fracture surgery, they are less likely to receive perioperative geriatric care and anesthesia consultations, according to a study published online Feb. 11 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.
Shoulder Decompression Surgery Not Recommended
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For adults with atraumatic shoulder pain for more than three months diagnosed as subacromial pain syndrome, subacromial decompression surgery is not recommended, according to a clinical practice guideline published online Feb. 6 in The BMJ.
Evidence of Therapeutic Efficacy Substantial for Cannabis Use
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Most qualifying conditions for which patients are licensed to use cannabis medically have substantial or conclusive evidence of therapeutic efficacy, according to a report published in the February issue of Health Affairs.
Cannabis Use Linked to Earlier Age of Psychosis Onset
Varenicline Can Cut Cannabis Use Among Men With Cannabis Use Disorder
Study Compares Short-Term Use of Cannabinoid Products for Chronic Pain
Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement
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