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Randomized Trial: Hip Arthroscopy vs Best Conservative Care for the Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

18 Jun, 2018 | 23:16h | UTC

Hip arthroscopy versus best conservative care for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (UK FASHIoN): a multicentre randomised controlled trial – The Lancet (free)

Commentaries: Hip arthroscopy: an evidence-based approach – The Lancet (free) AND New surgery for groin pain found to be more effective than physiotherapy – University of Warwick (free)

Guideline: Conservative Treatment on Lower Limb Muscle Injuries in Athlete

18 Jun, 2018 | 14:05h | UTC

Italian consensus conference on guidelines for conservative treatment on lower limb muscle injuries in athlete – BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine (free)

Randomized Trial: Duloxetine in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

18 Jun, 2018 | 10:08h | UTC

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trial of duloxetine in Japanese patients with knee pain due to osteoarthritis – Journal of Pain Research (free)

Randomized Trial: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy No Better Than Regular Dressing in Severe Open Fracture of the Lower Limb

15 Jun, 2018 | 02:20h | UTC

Effect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs Standard Wound Management on 12-Month Disability Among Adults With Severe Open Fracture of the Lower Limb: The WOLLF Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: High-tech treatment of open leg wounds no better than using regular dressings – University of Warwick (free) AND Negative-Pressure Therapy No Better for Open Fractures – Medscape (free registration required)

“Negative pressure wound therapy did not improve 12-month disability for patients with severe open fracture of the lower limb compared with standard wound dressing”

Randomized Trial: Aspirin Starting Five Days After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty for VTE Prophylaxis

7 Jun, 2018 | 23:29h | UTC

Aspirin may be a follow-on option to prevent blood clots, starting five days after hip or knee surgery – NIHR Signal (free)

See Original Article: Aspirin or Rivaroxaban for VTE Prophylaxis after Hip or Knee Arthroplasty – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text) AND Quick Take Video Summary: Preventing VTE after Hip or Knee Arthroplasty (free)

Guideline: Investigation and Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infection in the Shoulder and Elbow

6 Jun, 2018 | 21:51h | UTC

Investigation and Management of Periprosthetic Joint Infection in the Shoulder and Elbow: Evidence and consensus based guidelines of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society – Shoulder & Elbow (free PDF)

Review: Orthopedic Traumatology for the Acute Care Surgeon

24 May, 2018 | 22:46h | UTC

Orthopaedic traumatology: fundamental principles and current controversies for the acute care surgeon – Trauma Surgery and Acute Care Open (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Comparative Effectiveness Trial: Chiropractic Care Improves Disability in Low Back Pain

23 May, 2018 | 12:38h | UTC

Effect of Usual Medical Care Plus Chiropractic Care vs Usual Medical Care Alone on Pain and Disability Among US Service Members With Low Back Pain: A Comparative Effectiveness Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open (free)

Commentaries: Innovating to Improve Care for Low Back Pain in the Military: Chiropractic Care Passes Muster – JAMA Network Open (free) AND Chiropractic Care Improves Usual Management for Low Back Pain – Medscape (free registration required) AND Adding chiropractic to back pain care may reduce disability – Reuters (free)

EULAR Recommendations: Pain Management in Inflammatory Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

11 May, 2018 | 02:58h | UTC

EULAR recommendations for the health professional’s approach to pain management in inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis – Annals of Rheumatic Diseases (free)

Commentary: EULAR Releases Recommendations for Pain Management in OA, Inflammatory Arthritis – Rheumatology Advisor (free)

Randomized Trial: Vertebroplasty vs. Sham Procedure for Acute Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures

11 May, 2018 | 02:53h | UTC

Vertebroplasty versus sham procedure for painful acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VERTOS IV): randomised sham controlled clinical trial – The BMJ (free)

Editorial: No more vertebroplasty for acute vertebral compression fractures? (free)

Related Systematic Review: Percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture – Cochrane Library (link to abstract and summary)

Review: The Role of Imaging in Diagnosing Axial Spondyloarthritis

9 May, 2018 | 16:13h | UTC

The Role of Imaging in Diagnosing Axial Spondyloarthritis – Frontiers in Medicine (free)

Randomized Trial: Education Plus Exercise vs Corticosteroid Injection vs Wait and See Approach for Gluteal Tendinopathy

4 May, 2018 | 02:03h | UTC

Education plus exercise versus corticosteroid injection use versus a wait and see approach on global outcome and pain from gluteal tendinopathy: prospective, single blinded, randomised clinical trial – The BMJ (free)

Commentary: The ongoing reduction in pain became the inspiration to never go back to “ground zero” – The BMJ Opinion (free)

Review: Lower Extremity Traumatic Amputations

23 Apr, 2018 | 21:04h | UTC

Lower extremity traumatic amputations—brief review of reconstruction, wound and soft tissue management, alternatives to conventional practice – Journal of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Systematic Review: Exercise Interventions and Patient Beliefs for People with Hip, Knee or Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

18 Apr, 2018 | 01:09h | UTC

Exercise interventions and patient beliefs for people with hip, knee or hip and knee osteoarthritis: a mixed methods review – Cochrane Library (free)

Review: Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Basics

14 Apr, 2018 | 19:41h | UTC

Musculoskeletal ultrasonography basics – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine (free)

Review: microbiology and antimicrobial therapy for diabetic foot infections

14 Apr, 2018 | 19:28h | UTC

Microbiology and Antimicrobial Therapy for Diabetic Foot Infections – Infection & Chemotherapy (free)

Systematic review: percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture

12 Apr, 2018 | 01:07h | UTC

Percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Summary: Featured Review: Vertebroplasty for treating spinal fractures due to osteoporosis – Cochrane Library (free)

“High quality evidence shows that vertebroplasty does not provide more clinically important benefits than placebo but may cause people harm”.

Cost-effectiveness analysis: MRI after a normal CT for cervical clearance in blunt trauma

3 Apr, 2018 | 15:24h | UTC

Cost-effectiveness of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Cervical Clearance of Obtunded Blunt Trauma After a Normal Computed Tomographic Finding – JAMA Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Neck injury follow-up MRI may cost patients thousands in unnecessary exams – HealthImaging (free) AND No Benefit for MRI After Normal Cervical CT in Blunt Trauma – Physician’s Briefing (free)

Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain

30 Mar, 2018 | 04:31h | UTC

Efficacy of foot orthoses for the treatment of plantar heel pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis – British Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Pricey orthotic insoles aren’t worth the cost – UPI (free) AND Custom-Made Foot Orthotics No Benefit for Plantar Heel Pain – Physician’s Briefing (free) AND Custom-made foot orthoses appear to be no better than over-the-counter insoles or other treatments – MedicalXpress (free) AND Foot orthotics may not be superior to conservative treatment for relieving plantar heel pain – ACP Internist (free)

Close Contact Casting vs Surgery for Initial Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Older Adults

30 Mar, 2018 | 03:10h | UTC

Three-Year Follow-up of a Trial of Close Contact Casting vs Surgery for Initial Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Older Adults – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Ankle Fracture Casting Stands Up Against Surgery at 3 Years – MedPage Today (free registration required)

Low Back Pain – New Series from The Lancet Journals

23 Mar, 2018 | 02:41h | UTC

Low Back Pain – New Series from The Lancet Journals

– Homepage and Executive Summary (free)

– Article 1: What low back pain is and why we need to pay attention (free registration required)

– Article 2: Prevention and treatment of low back pain: evidence, challenges, and promising directions (free registration required)

– Invited Commentary: Low back pain: a major global challenge (free registration required)

– Viewpoint: Low back pain: a call for action (free registration required)

Commentaries: Low Back Pain Affects 540 Million People Worldwide, but Too Many Patients Receive the Wrong Care – University of Warwick, via NewsWise (free) AND Lower back pain being treated badly on a global scale, study says – The Guardian (free)

Meta-Analysis: Relative efficacy and safety of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis

16 Mar, 2018 | 01:32h | UTC

Relative efficacy and safety of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies – British Journal of Sports Medicine (free)

The Australian Rheumatology Association’s ‘top five’ list of investigations and interventions doctors and patients should question

8 Mar, 2018 | 22:12h | UTC

EVOLVE: The Australian Rheumatology Association’s ‘top five’ list of investigations and interventions doctors and patients should question – Internal Medicine Journal (free) (via @RSiemieniuk)

See other lists of low-value practices in Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada

Another interesting list of commonly used low-value practices that should be questioned.

Randomized controled trial: Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

8 Mar, 2018 | 22:06h | UTC

Effect of Opioid vs Nonopioid Medications on Pain-Related Function in Patients With Chronic Back Pain or Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: The SPACE Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Opioids Don’t Beat Other Medications For Chronic Pain – NPR (free) AND More Data Opioids No Better for Chronic Back, Arthritis Pain – Medscape (free registration required) AND Opioids no better than NSAIDs for chronic back or arthritis pain – Reuters (free)

Opioid Wisely – Choosing Wisely Canada

8 Mar, 2018 | 21:29h | UTC

Opioid Wisely – Choosing Wisely Canada (free)

See complete lists from Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada

This campaign encourages thoughtful conversation between clinicians and patients to reduce harms associated with opioid prescribing, with recommendations relevant to different specialties.

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