Latest Orthopedics News
Comorbid Neck Injury Up for Women With Concussion
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Female patients with a concussion-related emergency department visit have an increased risk for comorbid neck injury, according to a study published online Dec. 28 in the Journal of Women's Health.
Bone Health in Older Adults Not Improved by High-Dose Vitamin D
by modernClinician Editorial Team
There is little benefit for older adults taking high-dose vitamin D supplements to improve their bone strength and reduce the risk for falls, according to a study published online Jan. 8 in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Evidence Lacking for Benefit of Surgery for Vertebral Fractures
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Surgical procedures do not appear to provide significant benefit for patients with vertebral fractures, according to a second American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Task Force report published in the January issue of the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In a report published in the January issue of Value in Health, an ISPOR--The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research working group indicates the lack of good practices in three areas of health technology assessment.
Smartwatches Significantly Overestimate How Many Calories Are Burned
Remote Patient-Reported Outcome Monitoring Empowers Patients With Cancer
Telemedicine Visits Cost Less Than In-Person Visits
Smartwatch-Based Screening Improves Detection of New-Onset A-Fib
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