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Is Partial Knee Replacement Right For You
The partial knee replacement surgical procedure has generated significant interest because it uses a smaller incision and has a faster recovery than full knee replacement surgery. Partial knee replacement is a type of and minimally invasive surgery. The idea is to remove only the most damaged areas ...On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : Verywell Health -
Osteoarthritis research Hot mud and salt baths
Could hot mud treatments and sodium chloride mineral baths relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis? A small scale pilot study, although limited in scope, concludes that they are worth further investigation.On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : Medical News Today -
Care for knee osteoarthritis in the United States
A new study provides an overview of US physicians' recommendations for physical therapy, lifestyle counseling, pain medications for treating knee osteoarthritis.On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : Science Daily -
New evidence that hip and knee steroid injections more dangerous than thought
A new study reveals that commonly given hip and knee steroid intra-articular injections may be harmful in some patients with at-risk conditions or may cause complications that are not well understood.On : 25-Oct-2019- Source : Science Daily -
UM physical therapy professor authors new guideline on treating runners knee
T h e p a i n p r e s e n t s a t t h e f r o n t o f t h e k n e e , u n d e r a n d a r o u n d t h e k n e e c a p . W i l l y ' s p a p e r f i n d s t h a t e x e r c i s e t h e r a p y n a m e l y h i p a n d k n e e s t r e n g t h e n ...On : 13-Sep-2019- Source : Medical Xpress -
Vascular Compromising Effect of Drilling for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus A ThreeDimensional Micro Computed Tomography Study
T o e x p l o r e a n o p t i m a l d r i l l i n g d e p t h a n d d i r e c t i o n f o r o s t e o c h o n d r a l l e s i o n s o f t h e t a l u s b a s e d o n a 3 - d i m e n s i o n a l v a s c u l a r m i c r o a r c h i t e c t u r e m o d e l c o ...On : 13-Sep-2019- Source : Arthroscopy -
Lower Complication Rate Following Ankle Fracture Fixation by Orthopaedic Surgeons Versus Podiatrists
Increased overlap in the scope of practice between orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists has led to increased podiatric treatment of foot and ankle injuries. However, a paucity of studies exists in the literature comparing orthopaedic and podiatric outcomes following ankle fracture fixation.On : 13-Sep-2019- Source : Journal of the AAOS -
Longterm outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty for distal humeral fracture results from a prior randomized clinical trial
Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) is a reliable treatment for elderly patients with comminuted intra-articular distal humeral fractures. However, the longevity and long-term complications associated with this procedure are unknown. The objectives of this study were to examine long-term outcomes and imp...On : 13-Sep-2019- Source : JSES -
Establishing Safe Extraarticular Parameters for Cortical Button Distal Fixation During Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
To define a safe angle for cortical button deployment during UCL reconstruction to avoid violation of the proximal radioulnar joint (PRUJ).On : 13-Sep-2019- Source : The American Journal of Sports Medicine -
Management of the Failed Latarjet Procedure Outcomes of Revision Surgery With Fresh Distal Tibial Allograft
To determine the outcomes of patients who underwent revision surgery for a recurrent shoulder instability after a failed Latarjet procedure with fresh distal tibial allograft.On : 13-Sep-2019- Source : The American Journal of Sports Medicine