Orthopedics (all articles)
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
RCT | Effect of diet and exercise on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:36h | UTCEffect of Diet and Exercise on Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
RCT | Comparing bupivacaine alone to liposomal bupivacaine plus bupivacaine in interscalene blocks for total shoulder arthroplasty.
15 Dec, 2022 | 13:36h | UTC
Review | Ultrasound imaging of bone fractures.
15 Dec, 2022 | 13:27h | UTCUltrasound imaging of bone fractures – Insights into Imaging
Pictorial Review | Nerve entrapment syndromes of the upper limb.
15 Dec, 2022 | 13:25h | UTCNerve entrapment syndromes of the upper limb: a pictorial review – Insights into Imaging
RCT | Medication optimization vs. cognitive behavioral therapy in patients with chronic low back pain.
14 Dec, 2022 | 14:58h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
RCT of Veterans w/chronic low back pain prescribed opioids found collaborative care medication optimization was modestly more effective in reducing pain at 1 year, compared to individual psychologist-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy. @DrMikeBushey https://t.co/K0kXy5Ngou
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 17, 2022
Consensus Paper | Standardized treatment pathway algorithm for lumbar spinal stenosis.
13 Dec, 2022 | 14:25h | UTC
RCT | Thromboprophylaxis with unilateral pneumatic device vs. enoxaparin after knee arthroplasty.
13 Dec, 2022 | 14:12h | UTC
M-A | Hip abductor strengthening in patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
13 Dec, 2022 | 14:11h | UTC
SR | Global prevalence and incidence of shoulder pain.
13 Dec, 2022 | 14:09h | UTC
M-A | Modic changes of the cervical and lumbar spine and their effect on neck and back pain.
7 Dec, 2022 | 13:46h | UTC
Guideline | Lateral elbow pain and muscle function impairments.
5 Dec, 2022 | 00:15h | UTC