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Multimodal pain regimen improved satisfaction after outpatient hand surgery vs. opioids
Compared with a traditional postoperative opioid regimen, a multimodal pain management regimen increased satisfaction for patients who underwent outpatient orthopedic hand or wrist surgery, according to published results.
Arthroscopy may favorably alter natural history of OA in patients with hip impingement
Published results showed arthroscopic correction was associated with favorable outcomes for patients with femoroacetabular impingement despite a similar progression of osteoarthritis vs. patients who received nonoperative treatment.
Orthobond receives FDA de novo approval for antibacterial technology
Orthobond Corporation announced FDA de novo approval of Ostaguard, an antibacterial non-eluting coating technology for use on a range of medical devices, according to a press release.
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Xstim receives FDA premarket application approval of spine fusion stimulator
Xstim Inc. announced it received FDA premarket application approval of its Xstim spine fusion stimulator to promote bone healing after spinal fusion surgery, according to a company press release.
Self-administered acupressure, knee health education may relieve OA knee pain
The addition of self-administered acupressure to knee health education sessions may relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to published results.
Denosumab may reduce radiographic progression, prevent new erosive joints in hand OA
Published results showed use of denosumab may reduce radiographic progression and prevent new erosive joints among patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis.
Regardless of oral contraceptive use, women had fewer musculotendinous injuries vs. men
Women, regardless of whether they use oral contraceptives, may be less likely to develop musculotendinous injuries compared with men, according to published results.
Arthroscopic resection, debridement for knee OA may not affect progression to TKA
Published results showed arthroscopic resection or debridement of degenerative knee tissue in patients with osteoarthritis was not associated with delayed or hastened progression to total knee arthroplasty at long-term follow-up.
Tips for all-epiphyseal over-the-top ACL reconstruction in pediatric patients
The incidence of pediatric knee injuries has been increasing in the last several years due to increased sports participation; in particular, the ACL is the most commonly injured knee ligament.
Three important financial tactics when approaching or in retirement
The number one financial goal for most physicians, including orthopedists, is getting to a comfortable retirement on their own timeline and with the lifestyle they want.
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