Orthopaedics
Dual Blocks Before Neurotomy Benefit Patients and Physicians
Study makes a case for the two-step procedure to identify lumbar osteoarthritis candidates for radiofrequency ablation.
Sexual Health Concerns Overlooked After Pelvic Trauma
Post-injury care plans should prioritize sexual dysfunction to give patients needed resources and counseling.
Safe Corticosteroid Use Examined in TKA Patients
Study shows dexamethasone drives higher blood glucose levels but doesn’t significantly elevate infection risk.
Discordant Findings Emerge Across Sarcoma Registry Studies
Investigators advise caution when interpreting studies from large sarcoma databases.
Enhanced Recovery Efforts Improve Outcomes for More Procedures
Evidence-based care coordination model reduces opioid use and lowers costs.
Expandable Implant Customizes Lumbar Fusion
Designed to fit unique patient anatomy, adjustable devices are reshaping lumbar fusion.
Hospital-level Care Comes to Patients at Home
Pandemic pressures accelerate movement toward hospital services in a home setting.
Metrics of an Outreach Mission
Data highlights surgical charity’s value, gives high marks for patient satisfaction.
Fight, Flight…or Focus on Your Breath
To relieve pain for spine surgery patients, investigators combine traditional therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
Military Service Drives Surgeon’s Fresh Approach to Shoulder Injury
Implanting distal tibia allografts in arthroscopic reconstruction delivers strong results.
Surgeon Finds Benefits to Anterior Spine Approach
New techniques have revived the anterior approach to spinal operations with good results.