Orthopedics (all articles)
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
Cohort Study | 1 in 3 patients with hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures die.
1 Dec, 2022 | 13:54h | UTCAssociation Between Hemorrhage Control Interventions and Mortality in US Trauma Patients With Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Fractures – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Nationwide Variation of Care for Patients With Bleeding Pelvic Fracture—An Opportunity to Rescue Better? – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Author Interview: Hemorrhage Control Interventions and Mortality in Trauma Patients With Hemodynamically Unstable Pelvic Fractures – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Study by @AZTraumaCats comparing pelvic fracture hemorrhage control interventions, >1/3 of pts died despite advancements in hemorrhage control strategies. Only pelvic angioembolization was assoc'd w reduction in mortality. https://t.co/j8ujPmr1vO @TopKniFe_B @TanyaAnand8
— JAMA Surgery (@JAMASurgery) November 30, 2022
Podcast | Back pain update.
29 Nov, 2022 | 14:07h | UTC#368 Back Pain Update with
Dr. Austin Baraki – The Curbsiders
M-A | Risk factors for knee osteoarthritis after traumatic knee injury.
29 Nov, 2022 | 14:02h | UTCCommentary: Risk factors for osteoarthritis after a knee injury – BJSM Blog
Commentary on Twitter
What can we do to reduce the risk of osteoarthritis after a knee injury?
Check out our evidence informed@recomemdations??
?open accesshttps://t.co/qkvrDWHJPC pic.twitter.com/jqbGZM4Z6Q
— OPTIKNEE (@OPTIKNEE) November 24, 2022
SR | Yoga for chronic non‐specific low back pain.
27 Nov, 2022 | 22:08h | UTCYoga for chronic non‐specific low back pain – Cochrane Library
Summary: Yoga for chronic non-specific low back pain – Cochrane Library
Commentaries:
Is yoga good for back pain? Here’s the evidence – Evidently Cochrane
SR | Strategies to prevent and manage running-related knee injuries.
25 Nov, 2022 | 12:37h | UTCStrategies to prevent and manage running-related knee injuries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials – British Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
How can we prevent and manage running-related knee injuries? – BJSM Blog
Commentary from the author on Twitter
?️Infographic summarising the findings of our recently published Systematic Review in @BJSM_BMJ .
Abstract and full text found here…?https://t.co/vKALOWkbc6 pic.twitter.com/XfOWsySqt0
— James Alexander (@JamesA_15) October 16, 2022
RT | Routine early arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is not superior to physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears.
25 Nov, 2022 | 12:38h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
⚠️ Traumatic meniscal tears ?
✨Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy vs physical therapy✨
Which management is more optimal for improving symptoms, knee function and ability to participate in sports ⁉️?
NEW #OpenAccess Original Research ?
➡️ https://t.co/Z0FSuRboj7 pic.twitter.com/aBgjcxfCav
— British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (@BJSM_BMJ) June 15, 2022
Retrospective Cohort Study | Comparative analysis of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycle and automobile-related trauma in a rural community.
25 Nov, 2022 | 12:27h | UTCCommentaries:
Children very vulnerable to severe injury from quad bike use – BMJ Open
More Male, Pediatric Patients Suffer ATV-Related Injury – HealthDay
Related: AAP Recommendations | Prevention of pediatric all-terrain vehicles related deaths and injuries.
Commentary on Twitter
Children are very vulnerable to severe injury from the use of quad bikes, also known as ATVs, finds new research published in the open access journal @BMJ_Open. https://t.co/kjFKRiVgbZ#ATVs #quadbikes pic.twitter.com/njEFhEKgYZ
— BMJ (@bmj_company) October 28, 2022
RCT | Posterior cervical foraminotomy is noninferior to anterior cervical discectomy in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
23 Nov, 2022 | 13:48h | UTCNoninferiority of Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy vs Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion for Procedural Success and Reduction in Arm Pain Among Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy at 1 Year: The FACET Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
This study found noninferiority of posterior surgery compared to anterior surgery for patients with cervical radiculopathy in terms of success rate and arm pain at 1-year. https://t.co/Vdff9A7eGV #Research
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) November 21, 2022
M-A | Optimal timing of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tear.
23 Nov, 2022 | 13:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that early ACL repair has no overall superiority over elective delayed ACL repair, regardless of the follow-up duration. https://t.co/NEKwLzm6cl #OAResearch
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 17, 2022
SR | Adjunctive therapies in addition to land‐based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.
23 Nov, 2022 | 13:40h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New Cochrane Review ??
? "Compared with land-based exercise therapy, additional therapies plus exercise therapy, may not be more effective in improving pain, physical function, quality of life or joint changes."https://t.co/AU2LuyTwg8 pic.twitter.com/k2HYBMpJXp
— Physio Meets Science (@PhysioMeScience) October 17, 2022
RCT | Comparison between different corticosteroid injection techniques in adhesive capsulitis.
21 Nov, 2022 | 14:18h | UTC
RCT | In patients with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis, total ankle replacement and arthrodesis resulted in comparable results.
16 Nov, 2022 | 13:45h | UTCTotal Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis for End-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Trial shows benefits of two forms of ankle surgery for osteoarthritis – University College London
Summary for Patients: Total Ankle Replacement Versus Arthrodesis for End-Stage Ankle Osteoarthritis
RCT | Genicular nerve block offers short-term pain relief in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
15 Nov, 2022 | 12:50h | UTCCommentary: Genicular nerve block may provide short-term pain relief for knee osteoarthritis – medwire News