Orthopedics (all articles)
Preliminary study suggests decompression surgery may improve symptoms in neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:23h | UTC
Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: presentation, diagnosis, and treatment
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:22h | UTC
RCT | Comparison of functional recovery between unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty
26 Jan, 2023 | 11:58h | UTCComparison of Functional Recovery Between Unicompartmental and Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial – The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Functional outcome measures show faster recovery with ‘partial’ versus total knee arthroplasty – Wolters Kluwer
Commentary: Partial Knee Arthroplasty Shortens Recovery Time in Patients With Medial Knee OA – Consultant 360
SR (mostly from observational studies) | Fast-track protocols for patients undergoing spine surgery
25 Jan, 2023 | 11:20h | UTCRelated:
Complete List of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
RCT | Low-dose exercise provides similar benefits as high-dose exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis
24 Jan, 2023 | 14:26h | UTCHigh- Versus Low-Dose Exercise Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Low- vs High-Dose Exercise Programs Yielded Similar Benefits in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis – HCP Live
M-A | Routine use of α1-antagonists in orthopedic surgery increases adverse events and does not reduce postoperative urinary retention
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:20h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#ICYMI
Do α1-antagonists prevent retention after #ortho #surgery?#systematicreview and meta-analysis says no, and high rates of α related complications seencaveat – few trials!https://t.co/kTaK5Oej85#some4surgery @asgbi @SEIQuirurgica pic.twitter.com/amMrVRGhbf
— BJS Open (@BjsOpen) January 19, 2023
Health and economic outcomes associated with musculoskeletal disorders attributable to high BMI in 192 countries
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:16h | UTC
Multiligamentous knee injuries: acute management, associated injuries, and anticipated return to activity
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:13h | UTCMultiligamentous Knee Injuries: Acute Management, Associated Injuries, and Anticipated Return to Activity – Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (free for a limited period)
M-A | Intra-articular lidocaine vs. intravenous sedation for closed reduction of acute anterior shoulder dislocation in the emergency department
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:10h | UTC
Key elements of enhanced recovery after total joint arthroplasty: a reanalysis of the ERAS guidelines
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:49h | UTCRelated:
Enhanced recovery pathways in orthopedic surgery – Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
RCT | Oral ibuprofen and oral ketorolac are similarly effective for children with acute traumatic pain
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:47h | UTC
RCT | Bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block vs. wound infiltration for postoperative analgesia in lumbar spinal fusion surgery
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:18h | UTC
RCT | Aspirin noninferior to low-molecular-weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis after a fracture
19 Jan, 2023 | 14:30h | UTCAspirin or Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin for Thromboprophylaxis after a Fracture – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: PREVENT CLOT Supports Aspirin for VTE Prevention in Trauma Fractures – TCTMD
Review | Surgical site infection prevention
18 Jan, 2023 | 14:31h | UTCSurgical Site Infection Prevention: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Author interview: Surgical Site Infection Prevention – JAMA
Related:
Global guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection – World Health Organization
AAOS Guideline: Prevention of surgical site infections after major extremity trauma.
Guideline | Diagnosis and treatment of lateral meniscal lesions
18 Jan, 2023 | 14:23h | UTC
RCT | Does choice of patellar implant in total knee arthroplasty matter?
18 Jan, 2023 | 14:06h | UTCDoes Choice of Patellar Implant in Total Knee Arthroplasty Matter? A Randomized Comparative Trial of 3 Commonly Used Designs – The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: To resurface the patellar: Onlay, Inlay or Onlay Oval? – Orthopedics This Week
Study shows many patients com safely wait 10 years for follow-up after primary hip and knee replacement
13 Jan, 2023 | 13:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Many people do not need a follow-up appointment after hip or knee replacement surgery. Research found that most people who had replacement surgery using UK-recommended replacement joints can safely wait 10 years: https://t.co/L0ZQ9M0Dno@srkingsbury @lindsayksmith6 @LeedsBRC pic.twitter.com/Db6GUZG4SA
— NIHR Evidence (@NIHRevidence) January 12, 2023
RCT | Effect of a biopsychosocial intervention vs. postural therapy in patients with acute and subacute spine pain
12 Jan, 2023 | 13:15h | UTCEffect of a Biopsychosocial Intervention or Postural Therapy on Disability and Health Care Spending Among Patients With Acute and Subacute Spine Pain: The SPINE CARE Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
See also: Visual Abstract
Commentary: Noninvasive Interventions Can Reduce Spine Pain Versus Usual Care – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Among patients with acute or subacute spine pain, both a biopsychosocial intervention and a postural therapy intervention resulted in modest statistically significant reductions in disability at 3 months compared with usual care. https://t.co/vwRa4UNkSk pic.twitter.com/rtm2zixVln
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) December 22, 2022
M-A | The incidence of complications following scarf osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:03h | UTCThe Incidence of Complications Following Scarf Osteotomy for the Treatment of Hallux Valgus: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis – The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Study of 1,583 scarf osteotomies uncovers outcome stats – Orthopedics This Week
SR | Clinical predictors of fracture in patients with shoulder dislocation
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:00h | UTCJournal (link to abstract – $ for full-text / free link to the article here)
Retrospective Study | Incidence, timing, and predictors of hip dislocation after primary total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
11 Jan, 2023 | 14:01h | UTCIncidence, Timing, and Predictors of Hip Dislocation After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis – Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Who (and why) risks dislocation after hip arthroplasty? – Orthopedics This Week
ACP Guideline | Pharmacologic treatment of primary osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults
9 Jan, 2023 | 14:59h | UTCSummary for Patients: Pharmacologic Treatment of Primary Osteoporosis or Low Bone Mass to Prevent Fractures in Adults
RCT | Nonoperative vs. operative treatment for displaced finger metacarpal shaft fractures
9 Jan, 2023 | 13:58h | UTC
Incidence and burden of injury at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games held during the COVID-19 pandemic.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:40h | UTCNews Release: Fewer, but more serious, injuries at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics than at previous Games – British Journal of Sports Medicine
New sports, COVID-19 and the heat: sports injuries and illnesses in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:41h | UTCNews Release: Some ‘new’ sports linked to highest injury rates at 2020 Tokyo Olympics – BMJ Newsroom