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The purpose of this review was to assess the use of lower-limb wearable sensors in monitoring total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recovery. Outpatient postoperative assessment routinely focuses on patient-reported outcome measure

The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) who underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) at short- to mid-term timepoints comparing these results to a control group of non-DM patients.

Reconstruction of chronic proximal hamstring tears with autografts represents an innovative approach to a challenging clinical problem. This technique offers potential benefits in strength and function restoration, with careful patient selection and surgi

Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a widely used surgical technique for symptomatic developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). However, the incidence of posterior column fractures after PAO and the risk factors are not adequately investigated. Identificatio

Metal rods, screws and bone grafts have long been the backbone of spinal fusion surgeries ? a fix for fractured spines, worn-out discs or bones that refuse to heal on their own. The hardware works. But it?s also rigid and invasive, and often leaves patien

Exercise is often recommended as a first-line treatment for a herniated disc. A herniated disc can cause many symptoms including pain, numbness, burning, and arm or leg weakness, depending on the location of the spinal disc involved.

Lower back pain can be a symptom of obesity. This is because excess weight can increase stress on the spine. This increased stress may cause lower back pain to occur.

Disc desiccation occurs when the tissues of the discs between the vertebrae become dehydrated. They may heal on their own, but sometimes people require surgery to treat the condition.

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.

According to a recent study, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical th