Orthopedics (all articles)
M-A: Medical imaging for plantar heel pain.
27 Jan, 2022 | 09:25h | UTC
Cohort study: In patients with a prosthetic joint, prophylactic antibiotics are probably not needed for invasive dental procedures.
25 Jan, 2022 | 09:11h | UTCCommentary: Prophylactic Antibiotics Not Needed Before Invasive Dental Procedures – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Case-crossover study analyzing the incidence of invasive dental procedures (IDP) over the 15-months before 9,427 late prosthetic joint infection hospital admissions (LPJI) and found no evidence of a temporal association b/w IDP and LPJI. https://t.co/hcpwpN0B4H
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) January 19, 2022
RCT: Metal pins no better than traditional plaster cast for a broken wrist.
21 Jan, 2022 | 09:51h | UTCNews Release: Metal pins no better than traditional plaster cast for a broken wrist – BMJ
Original Study: Surgical fixation with K-wires versus casting in adults with fracture of distal radius: DRAFFT2 multicentre randomised clinical trial – The BMJ
Commentary: Wrist fractures: study compares casting to surgical fixation – MedicalResearch.com
Commentary on Twitter
Fascinating to read the results of #DRAFFT2 in the BMJ. Lots to think about: No difference in wrist function at 12 months but higher reoperation rate for loss of position in cast-only group (13% v 0.4%) #orthotwitter https://t.co/QJO43XBdB6 pic.twitter.com/IMCpcsoiSh
— Tom Lewis (@thomasllewis) January 20, 2022
An updated overview of low back pain management.
21 Jan, 2022 | 09:23h | UTCAn Updated Overview of Low Back Pain Management – Asian Spine Journal
Shoulder injury related to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine administration.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:40h | UTCShoulder injury related to SARS-CoV-2 vaccine administration – Canadian Medical Association Journal
Global, regional, and national burdens of hip osteoarthritis from 1990 to 2019: estimates from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:27h | UTC
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: Impact of intraoperative intravenous magnesium on spine surgery.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:19h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
A new study analysed effectiveness and safety of intraoperative intravenous #magnesium (IIM) on #spine surgery.
Read more here: https://t.co/BGWMrZAWHI pic.twitter.com/4AvLP9YQ75
— eClinicalMedicine – The Lancet Discovery Science (@eClinicalMed) January 7, 2022
Systematic Review: Foot orthoses for treating pediatric flat feet.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:16h | UTCFoot orthoses for treating paediatric flat feet – Cochrane Library
Summary: Foot orthoses for treating flat feet in children – Cochrane Library
Cluster randomized trial: no added value of duloxetine for patients with chronic pain due to hip or knee osteoarthritis.
16 Jan, 2022 | 22:59h | UTC
RCT: In older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery, regional anesthesia did not reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium compared to general anesthesia.
8 Jan, 2022 | 23:09h | UTCEffect of Regional vs General Anesthesia on Incidence of Postoperative Delirium in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: The RAGA Randomized Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: China-wide study will boost understanding of fatal surgical complication – University of Birmingham
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RCT: Spinal Anesthesia not Superior to General Anesthesia for Hip Surgery in Older Adults.
Consensus Statement: Treatment of combined injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament complex.
17 Dec, 2021 | 08:38h | UTC
Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline.
16 Dec, 2021 | 09:42h | UTCSummary: Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults – American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
News Release: AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of Hip Fractures in Older Adults
Management of patellar tendinopathy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized studies.
16 Dec, 2021 | 08:35h | UTC
Review: Current issues in the use of opioids for the management of postoperative pain.
9 Dec, 2021 | 10:18h | UTCCurrent Issues in the Use of Opioids for the Management of Postoperative Pain: A Review – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
The risk of postoperative complications following major elective surgery in active or resolved COVID-19 in the United States – Major, elective surgery 0–4 weeks after Covid-19 is associated with greatly increased risk of postoperative complications; surgery performed 4–8 weeks after infection is still associated with an increased risk of pneumonia.
7 Dec, 2021 | 10:23h | UTCRelated:
Guideline: SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, COVID‐19 and timing of elective surgery
ASA Guidance: Preoperative testing for COVID-19 is essential, regardless of vaccination.
Position statement: Perioperative management of post-COVID-19 surgical patients.
Pictorial Review: Spinal disorders mimicking infection.
5 Dec, 2021 | 23:10h | UTCSpinal disorders mimicking infection – Insights into Imaging
Guideline Interventions for the management of acute and chronic low back pain.
30 Nov, 2021 | 10:15h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
The NEW #ClinicalPracticeGuideline for November …
Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021
Lots of debate already this week – access and make your own mind up here 👉 https://t.co/agqYNexJjA#yourJOSPT #LowBackPain pic.twitter.com/AnY8ily1w1
— JOSPT Community (@JOSPT) November 6, 2021
The musculoskeletal manifestations of Marfan Syndrome: diagnosis, impact, and management.
28 Nov, 2021 | 20:58h | UTC
Review: A Road Map of the Axial Spondyloarthritis Continuum.
24 Nov, 2021 | 08:27h | UTCA Road Map of the Axial Spondyloarthritis Continuum – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Opinion: Texting thumb, trigger finger, gamer’s thumb and other smartphone injuries.
24 Nov, 2021 | 08:24h | UTCTexting Thumb, Trigger Finger, Gamer’s Thumb and Other Smartphone Injuries – Scientific American
Systematic Review | Prehabilitation and rehabilitation for major joint replacement.
21 Nov, 2021 | 22:41h | UTCSee also:
Systematic Review: Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for older people with hip fractures.
18 Nov, 2021 | 08:28h | UTCOriginal Study: Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for older people with hip fractures – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
JUST PUBLISHED – Multidisciplinary #rehabilitation for older people with hip fractures ➡️ https://t.co/kjhycTCjE8 Updated @CochraneBJMT systematic review looks at the evidence from 28 trials involving 5,351. @CochraneRehab @CCGlobalAgeing #rehab pic.twitter.com/ZamV4xHObh
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) November 12, 2021
Consensus practice guidelines on interventions for cervical spine (facet) joint pain.
14 Nov, 2021 | 19:34h | UTCNews release: Only certain patients with chronic neck pain need invasive procedures to treat it – BMJ
RCT: Extended follow-up of local steroid injection for carpal tunnel syndrome.
28 Oct, 2021 | 09:46h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In carpal tunnel syndrome, this randomized trial of local steroid vs placebo injection shows similar symptom severity score improvement but a significant small reduction in rate of and longer time to surgery after steroid. @IsamAtroshi @jonasranstam https://t.co/s5LibRnFaV
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 22, 2021
RCT: Platelet-rich intra-articular plasma injections do not improve symptoms and function in patients with ankle osteoarthritis.
27 Oct, 2021 | 01:26h | UTCEffect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections vs Placebo on Ankle Symptoms and Function in Patients With Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
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