Orthopedics (all articles)
Study: Low Back and Neck Pain Tops U.S. Health Spending
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:32h | UTCLow back and neck pain tops U.S. health spending – Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (free)
Original Study: US Health Care Spending by Payer and Health Condition, 1996-2016 – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
The US #healthcare spending, by condition and payer, for the past 20 years, by @IHME_UW @JAMA_current
A noteworthy figure that sums up the 2016 story.
Musculoskeletal and #diabetes are the top 2 burdenshttps://t.co/6yWAbrKtxl pic.twitter.com/jfyTegCHuf— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) March 3, 2020
Study: People Leave Hospital After Surgery Sooner if Hospitals Follow ‘Enhanced Recovery Protocols’
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:55h | UTCPeople leave hospital after surgery sooner if hospitals follow ‘enhanced recovery protocols’ – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Study: Multicomponent hospital-led interventions to reduce hospital stay for older adults following elective surgery: a systematic review – Health Services and Delivery Research (free)
Review: Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment
26 Feb, 2020 | 07:03h | UTCPreoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment – Mayo Clinic Proceedings (free)
Related guidelines: Preoperative evaluation of adult patients before elective, noncardiothoracic surgery – Der Anaesthesist (free) AND 2014 ACC/AHA Guideline on Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation and Management of Patients Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery (free) AND 2014 ESC/ESA Guidelines on non-cardiac surgery: cardiovascular assessment and management (free) AND Routine preoperative tests for elective surgery – NICE Guideline (free) AND Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines on Perioperative Cardiac Risk Assessment and Management for Patients Who Undergo Noncardiac Surgery (free) AND 3rd Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Diagnostic Capability of Contrast-enhanced Pelvic Girdle Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Polymyalgia Rheumatica
25 Feb, 2020 | 05:54h | UTCDiagnostic capability of contrast-enhanced pelvic girdle magnetic resonance imaging in polymyalgia rheumatica – Rheumatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Clinical Update – Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Looking Beyond the Current Guidelines
23 Feb, 2020 | 22:21h | UTCPreventing Surgical Site Infections: Looking Beyond the Current Guidelines – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Guidelines: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017 – JAMA Surgery (free) AND Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection – World Health Organization (free) AND Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND APSIC guidelines for the prevention of surgical site infections – Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control (free) AND Intraoperative surgical site infection control and prevention: a position paper and future addendum to WSES intra-abdominal infections guidelines – World Journal of Emergency Surgery (free)
[Abstract Only] Observational Study: Use of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols Linked to Reduced Postoperative Complications in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
23 Feb, 2020 | 21:20h | UTCAssociation Between Use of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol and Postoperative Complications in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the Postoperative Outcomes Within Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocol in Elective Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Study (POWER2) – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Following ERAS Protocol Associated With Better Outcomes After Hip, Knee Surgery – Reuters / Medscape (free registration required)
Related: Consensus statement for perioperative care in total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society recommendations – Acta Orthopaedica (free) AND Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines (free articles)
Related Commentary on Twitter
An increase in adherence to the ERAS program was associated with a decrease in postoperative complications, although only a few ERAS items were individually associated with improved outcomes https://t.co/aLq4QTnq0K
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) February 12, 2020
Review: Hip Pain in Children
21 Feb, 2020 | 08:32h | UTCHip Pain in Children – Deutsches Ärzteblatt international (free)
Consensus Statement: Management of Traumatic Meniscus Tears
16 Feb, 2020 | 21:10h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Accelerated Surgery (median time = 6 hours) Does Not Improve Outcomes vs. Standard Care (median time = 24 hours) in Hip Fracture
14 Feb, 2020 | 02:10h | UTCAccelerated surgery versus standard care in hip fracture (HIP ATTACK): an international, randomised, controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Hip fracture: accelerated surgery fails to cut mortality or major complications in HIP ATTACK trial – Univadis (free registration required)
Randomized Trial: Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Does Not Reduce Deep Surgical Site Infections After Surgery for Lower Limb Fractures Associated with Major Trauma
13 Feb, 2020 | 08:02h | UTCEffect of Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Wound Dressing on Deep Surgical Site Infection After Surgery for Lower Limb Fractures Associated With Major Trauma: The WHIST Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Following Surgical Repair of Lower Extremity Fractures (free)
Commentary: Expensive new wound treatment method no more effective than cheap standard dressings – University of Warwick (free)
Randomized Trial: Plaster Cast vs. Functional Brace for Non-surgical Treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture
11 Feb, 2020 | 02:22h | UTCCommentary: Researchers recommend early walking in a brace for Achilles tendon rupture – University of Warwick (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/TheLancet/status/1225812357642846208
Meta-Analysis: Aspirin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Total Hip and Knee Replacement
4 Feb, 2020 | 07:55h | UTC
Statement Paper: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Common Lower Extremity Muscle Injuries in Sport – Grading the Evidence
24 Jan, 2020 | 08:16h | UTC
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Local Antimicrobial Strategies and Dead Space Management in Fracture-Related Infection
24 Jan, 2020 | 07:56h | UTC
Glucocorticoids in Elite Sport: Current Status, Controversies and Innovative Management Strategies
22 Jan, 2020 | 09:17h | UTC
Editorial – Back to Basics: 10 Facts Every Person Should Know About Back Pain
21 Jan, 2020 | 03:04h | UTCCommentary: Myths may worsen low back pain and promote ineffective treatments – Reuters (free)
Practical Guidelines for the Treatment of Patellar Fractures in Adults
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:33h | UTCPractical guidelines for the treatment of patellar fractures in adults – Swiss Medical Weekly (free)
Meta-Analysis: The Socioeconomic Impact of Orthopedic Trauma
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:51h | UTCThe socioeconomic impact of orthopaedic trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis – PLOS One (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis Reduces Failure of Hamstring Tendon Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:34h | UTCLateral Extra-articular Tenodesis Reduces Failure of Hamstring Tendon Autograft Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: 2-Year Outcomes From the STABILITY Study Randomized Clinical Trial – The American Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Commentary on Twitter
#StabilityStudy primary outcome published online. #LET reduces graft failure in young patents undergoing ACL reconstruction. @AJSM_SportsMed https://t.co/DHv1LxS8t2
— Al Getgood (@GetgoodKnees) January 15, 2020
Update of Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management of Patellofemoral Pain
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:32h | UTC
Study: The Development of a Standardized Pathway for Outpatient Ambulatory Fracture Surgery
16 Jan, 2020 | 03:57h | UTCCommentary: Strong Case for Outpatient Fracture Surgery – Orthobuzz (free)
Review: Management of Patients Undergoing Same-day Discharge Primary Total Kip and knee Arthroplasty
16 Jan, 2020 | 04:02h | UTC
Systematic Review: Surgery for Rotator Cuff Tears
15 Jan, 2020 | 00:55h | UTCSurgery for rotator cuff tears – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Does repair of torn rotator cuff tendons work? – Cochrane Library (free)
Related: BMJ Guideline: Subacromial Decompression Surgery For Adults With Shoulder Pain Does Not Improve Outcomes (free guideline and other resources)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Compared with non-surgical treatment, rotator cuff repair surgery may provide little or no clinically important benefits for patients in relation to important outcomes like pain, function, & overall quality of life: https://t.co/l0fuGRXNCk The latest evidence from @CochraneMSK pic.twitter.com/UXx2ij2rwf
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) December 18, 2019
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Opioids Not Beneficial for Chronic Osteoarthritis Pain
14 Jan, 2020 | 00:23h | UTCOpioids for chronic osteoarthritis pain. An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis of efficacy, tolerability and safety in randomized placebo‐controlled studies of at least four weeks double‐blind duration – European Journal of Pain (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Systematic Review: Oral or transdermal opioids for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip – Cochrane Library (free)
Meta-Analysis: Tranexamic Acid in Hip Fracture Surgery
14 Jan, 2020 | 00:16h | UTC