Orthopedics (all articles)
M-A | Risk of major adverse events associated with gabapentinoid and opioid combination therapy.
4 Nov, 2022 | 13:13h | UTC
Narrative review of machine learning in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: biases, goals, and future directions.
3 Nov, 2022 | 13:34h | UTC
NICE Guideline | Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management.
2 Nov, 2022 | 14:29h | UTC
RCT | Povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate are similarly effective for preventing SSI in open fractures.
2 Nov, 2022 | 14:27h | UTCAqueous skin antisepsis before surgical fixation of open fractures (Aqueous-PREP): a multiple-period, cluster-randomised, crossover trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related:
Antiseptic Skin Agents to Prevent Surgical Site Infection After Incisional Surgery: A Randomized, Three-armed Combined Non-inferiority and Superiority Clinical Trial (NEWSkin Prep Study) – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
EULAR points to consider to support people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in work participation.
2 Nov, 2022 | 14:20h | UTCNews Release: Supporting workers with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases – European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology
ACCP Guideline | Perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy.
1 Nov, 2022 | 12:18h | UTCExecutive Summary: Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy: An American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline – CHEST
Commentary on Twitter
2022 guideline for perioperative management of VKAs, heparin bridging, DOACs & antiplatelets
Pts requiring elective surgery, in general,?? before surgery
?VKAs 3-5d
?DOACS 1-2d
?P2Y12 receptor inhibitors 3-7d✅drug specificshttps://t.co/RYNrEOovRe @SCCM_Surgery @SCCM_CPP— Sandra L. Kane-Gill, PharmD, MSc, FCCP, FCCM (@SCCMPresident) August 26, 2022
M-A | Collagenase clostridium histolyticum injections vs. percutaneous needle fasciotomy vs. limited fasciectomy in the Dupuytren’s contracture.
1 Nov, 2022 | 12:05h | UTC
M-A | Clinical effectiveness and safety of spinal anesthesia vs. general anesthesia in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery.
24 Oct, 2022 | 14:09h | UTCRelated:
RCT: Spinal Anesthesia not Superior to General Anesthesia for Hip Surgery in Older Adults.
Systematic Review | Antidepressants for hip and knee osteoarthritis.
24 Oct, 2022 | 14:04h | UTCAntidepressants for hip and knee osteoarthritis – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review | Systemic corticosteroids for radicular and non‐radicular low back pain.
24 Oct, 2022 | 14:03h | UTCSystemic corticosteroids for radicular and non‐radicular low back pain – Cochrane Library
RCT | The efficacy of bone wax in reduction of perioperative blood loss in total hip arthroplasty via direct anterior approach.
21 Oct, 2022 | 12:48h | UTCThe Efficacy of Bone Wax in Reduction of Perioperative Blood Loss in Total Hip Arthroplasty via Direct Anterior Approach: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial – The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Crossover RCT | Spinal cord burst stimulation does not improve disability in chronic radicular pain after lumbar spine surgery.
19 Oct, 2022 | 14:29h | UTCEffect of Spinal Cord Burst Stimulation vs Placebo Stimulation on Disability in Patients With Chronic Radicular Pain After Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Among patients with chronic radicular pain after lumbar spine surgery, spinal cord burst stimulation, compared with placebo stimulation, resulted in no significant difference in back pain–related disability. https://t.co/XGiRRB4Njm #Research
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) October 18, 2022
Systematic Review | Conservative vs. surgical management for femoro-acetabular impingement.
19 Oct, 2022 | 14:09h | UTCRelated:
Cohort Study | Association between osseointegration of lower extremity amputation and mortality among adults.
18 Oct, 2022 | 12:49h | UTC
[Not published yet] Aspirin noninferior to LMW Heparin for prevention of death or pulmonary embolism after fracture surgery.
17 Oct, 2022 | 12:36h | UTC
Cohort Study | Association between osseointegration of lower extremity amputation and mortality among adults.
14 Oct, 2022 | 14:00h | UTC
M-A | Clinical effectiveness of tenotomy versus tenodesis for long head of biceps pathology.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:41h | UTC
Randomized controlled trials in hand surgery: a scoping review.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:32h | UTCRandomised controlled trials in hand surgery: a scoping review – BMJ Open
Systematic Review | Splinting for the non‐operative management of developmental dysplasia of the hip in children under six months.
12 Oct, 2022 | 13:53h | UTC
M-A | Effectiveness and safety of tranexamic acid use in acute traumatic injury in the prehospital and in-hospital settings.
7 Oct, 2022 | 14:06h | UTC
Review | Regional anesthesia for shoulder surgery.
7 Oct, 2022 | 14:05h | UTCRegional anesthesia for shoulder surgery – Minerva Anestesiologica
RCT | A postoperative multimodal opioid-sparing protocol can reduce opioid consumption after knee or shoulder arthroscopy.
5 Oct, 2022 | 13:57h | UTCEffect of a Postoperative Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Protocol vs Standard Opioid Prescribing on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Knee or Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
News Release: Orthopedic surgery patients do fine without opioid painkillers – McMaster University
See also: Visual Abstract
Video Editor’s Note: Effect of an Opioid-Sparing Protocol vs Standard Prescribing on Opioid Consumption After Knee or Shoulder Arthroscopy
Viewpoint | Using behavioral economics to decrease operating room costs and promote better surgeon accountability.
29 Sep, 2022 | 13:28h | UTCUsing Behavioral Economics to Decrease Operating Room Costs and Promote Better Surgeon Accountability – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
M-A | Prevention of venous thromboembolic events in patients with lower leg immobilization after trauma.
27 Sep, 2022 | 13:04h | UTC
Guideline | Anemia management in surgical patients.
23 Sep, 2022 | 13:11h | UTC