Orthopedics (all articles)
The Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Pain—Where to From Here?
22 Oct, 2019 | 07:25h | UTCThe Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Pain—Where to From Here? – American Journal of Public Health (free)
Related: Study: Musculoskeletal Conditions are Now the Second Global Cause of Years Lived with Disability (link to abstract and commentary)
Review: The Evidence-base for the Management of Flexor Tendon Injuries of the Hand
22 Oct, 2019 | 07:21h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Antibiotics Not Effective for the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain and Modic Changes
20 Oct, 2019 | 22:29h | UTCCommentary: Amoxicillin for Chronic Low Back Pain? Are You Kidding Me? In Defense of a Controversial Clinical Trial – HIV and ID Observations (free)
Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Hip and Knee: Perhaps Not as Safe as We Thought?
17 Oct, 2019 | 08:21h | UTCCommentary: New evidence that hip and knee steroid injections more dangerous than thought – Boston University School of Medicine (free)
Updated NICE Guideline: Diabetic Foot Problems
15 Oct, 2019 | 10:47h | UTCRelated: The management of diabetic foot: A clinical practice guideline by the Society for Vascular Surgery in collaboration with the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Society for Vascular Medicine (free) AND Diabetic foot – The BMJ (free) AND Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications – American Diabetes Association (free) AND Prevention, assessment, diagnosis and management of diabetic foot based on clinical practice guidelines: A systematic review – Medicine (free)
Podcast: Osteoarthritis Master Class
15 Oct, 2019 | 10:22h | UTCSee also: Episodes List
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Oral Paracetamol Versus Combination Oral Analgesics for Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries
15 Oct, 2019 | 10:14h | UTCOral Paracetamol Versus Combination Oral Analgesics for Acute Musculoskeletal Injuries – Annals of Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: RCT – APAP Only vs APAP-Ibuprofen-Codeine Combo – Journal Feed (free)
Systematic Review: Surgery for Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)
4 Oct, 2019 | 07:25h | UTCSurgery for patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Surgery for patella tendinopathy (jumper’s knee) – Cochrane Library (free)
Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability
2 Oct, 2019 | 22:21h | UTC
Consensus Paper: Clinical Indications for Image-guided Interventional Procedures in the Musculoskeletal System – Part I, Shoulder
2 Oct, 2019 | 01:39h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Systematic Review: A Majority of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Can Be Prevented by Injury Prevention Programs
30 Sep, 2019 | 00:06h | UTCA Majority of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries Can Be Prevented by Injury Prevention Programs: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Cluster–Randomized Controlled Trials With Meta-analysis – American Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: EvidenceAlerts
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Total Hip Arthroplasty or Hemiarthroplasty for Hip Fracture
27 Sep, 2019 | 08:26h | UTCTotal Hip Arthroplasty or Hemiarthroplasty for Hip Fracture – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Commentary: International study finds similar results from total or partial hip replacement – McMaster University (free)
Study: Sport Specialization in Youth Associated with Increased Risk of Injuries
25 Sep, 2019 | 08:29h | UTCCommentaries: For young athletes, sport specialization means increased risk of injury – Brown University (free) AND Sports Specialization Hurts Girls More Than Boys – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Related Meta-Analysis: Sport Specialization and Risk of Overuse Injuries (link to abstract and commentary)
Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain
20 Sep, 2019 | 08:25h | UTCSource: Low back pain: joint guidelines from US Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense – Univadis (free registration required)
Related: Clinical practice guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care: an updated overview – European Spine Journal (free) AND Clinical practice guidelines for the noninvasive management of low back pain: A systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration – European Journal of Pain (free) AND Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management – NICE (free) AND Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians (free) AND National Clinical Guidelines for non-surgical treatment of patients with recent onset low back pain or lumbar radiculopathy – European Spine Journal (free)
Guideline: Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Procedure‐specific Postoperative Pain Management Recommendations
20 Sep, 2019 | 07:44h | UTC
AAOS Systematic Literature Review: Summary on the Management of Surgical Site Infections
18 Sep, 2019 | 02:51h | UTCOriginal Guideline: Management of Surgical Site Infections – American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (free) / Full Guideline (free PDF)
Source: Medscape
Randomized Trial: High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Bone Health and May Result in Lower Bone Mineral Density
28 Aug, 2019 | 02:33h | UTCEffect of High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation on Volumetric Bone Density and Bone Strength: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: High-Dose Vitamin D Might Reduce Bone Mineral Density – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Vitamin D study: "Among healthy adults, supplementation with higher doses of vitamin D did not improve bone health." https://t.co/pugZ4Ilxke via @JAMA_current @SMCCanada cc @DietitiansCAN @medmyths @joansalgeblake @picardonhealth @CBCHealth pic.twitter.com/4BocJC1EeT
— Timothy Caulfield (@CaulfieldTim) August 27, 2019
Evidence-based Recommendations for the Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture
27 Aug, 2019 | 00:32h | UTC
Optimal Management of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:35h | UTCRelated: 2012 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections (free) AND Osteomyelitis in diabetic foot: A comprehensive overview – World Journal of Diabetes (free) AND Osteomyelitis in the diabetic foot – Diabetic Foot and Ankle (free) AND Diabetic foot – The BMJ (free) AND Diagnosis and Management of Diabetic Foot Complications – American Diabetes Association (free)
Venous Thromboprophylaxis in Spine Surgery
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:27h | UTCVenous Thromboprophylaxis in Spine Surgery – Global Spine Journal (free)
Complete Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Current Insights Regarding Timing of Surgery and Level of Injury
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:26h | UTC
New Guidelines on the Spinal Stabilization of Adult Trauma Patients
20 Aug, 2019 | 08:55h | UTCRelated: The Norwegian guidelines for the prehospital management of adult trauma patients with potential spinal injury (free) AND Cervical spine collar clearance in the obtunded adult blunt trauma patient: A systematic review and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (free) AND Prehospital Cervical Spinal Immobilization After Trauma – Neurosurgery (free) AND Pre-Hospital Care Management of a Potential Spinal Cord Injured Patient: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Evidence-Based Guidelines – Journal of Neurotrauma (free) AND Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Spine Immobilization in the Austere Environment (free)
Randomized Trial: 2 Weeks of Antibiotic Therapy as Good as 4 Weeks for Septic Arthritis
16 Aug, 2019 | 08:07h | UTCCommentary: Optimal Duration of Antibiotic Use in Septic Arthritis – NEJM Journal Watch (free for a limited period)
Position Statement on Intra-articular Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
13 Aug, 2019 | 01:04h | UTC
Guidelines for Preventing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Young Female Athletes
11 Aug, 2019 | 21:12h | UTC