Latest Orthopedics News
After Elbow Surgery, Children May Be Overprescribed Opioids
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Opioids may be overprescribed to children after orthopedic surgery for supracondylar humerus fractures, according to a study published in the Jan. 16 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Oral Antibiotics Noninferior to IV for Bone, Joint Infection
by modernClinician Editorial Team
For patients being treated for bone or joint infection, oral antibiotics are noninferior to intravenous antibiotics, according to a study published in the Jan. 31 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
Patient Attitude Tied to Physical Therapy Outcomes
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Patient expectation and pain self-efficacy are associated with clinical outcomes among patients undergoing physical therapy for shoulder pain, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
More Severe Injuries Sustained at Jump Parks Versus Home Trampolines
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The proportion of fractures/dislocations, lower-extremity fractures, fractures in adults, and surgical interventions is higher for injuries associated with jump parks versus home trampolines, according to a study published in the Jan. 1 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
NOACs Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Patients With A-Fib, Alzheimer Disease
Extreme Heat Linked to 33 Clinically Reportable Diagnoses
ADHD Poses Additional Concussion Challenges for Athletes
Dual-Mobility THR Linked to Reduced Risk for Dislocation
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
First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis Eases Painful Hallux Rigidus