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  • The Practice of Overlapping Surgery Is Safe in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty

    The practice of overlapping surgery has been questioned because of safety and ethical concerns. As the literature is scarce on this issue, we evaluated the unplanned hospital readmission and reoperation rates associated with overlapping and non-overlappin
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : JBJS
  • CrossLinked Polyethylene for Total Hip Arthroplasty Markedly Reduces Revision Surgery at 16 Years

    The aim of this study was to compare the rates of revision between cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and conventional non-cross-linked polyethylene (CPE) at 16 years after THAs performed for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : JBJS
  • Tending to the diaphragm may relieve chronic low back pain

    Is treating the diaphragm the key to relieving chronic pain in the lower back? Researchers set out to investigate, conducting the first ever clinical trial to test the efficacy of special osteopathic techniques tending to the diaphragm for easing chronic
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • How do you get rid of a lower back spasm

    Lower back spasms can be annoying and painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies and lifestyle changes can help reduce the pain and frequency of back spasms.
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • Home remedies for fast back pain relief

    Back pain is a common problem that can interfere with a person's work and personal life. Fortunately, many home remedies exist to help relieve bothersome back pain.
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • Can neck pain be a sign of something serious

    It is common for people to experience pain in the right side of the neck. In most cases, the pain occurs due to a muscle strain or another benign cause. People can often treat their pain using home remedies and medications. However, for severe or prolonge
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • How do you stretch out your tailbone

    The tailbone, or coccyx, is at the bottom of the spine and helps to support the pelvis. It is possible to injure or fracture the tailbone, causing inflammation and pain. Persistent tailbone pain is known as coccydynia.
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : Medical News Today
  • Which Doctor Can Help Me With Back Pain

    Both acute and chronic back pain can arise from a variety of conditions. Therefore, depending on the cause of your back pain, you might end up seeing any one of a variety of specialists.
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : US News
  • Magnetic surgical cement heals spinal fractures provides targeted drug delivery

    "By modifying the kyphoplasty bone cement, we can both stabilize the spinal column and provide a targeted drug delivery system. This is a very promising technology as it has the potential to become a surgical option for patients with primary spinal column
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : Medical Xpress
  • Swelling time to surgery did not affect wound complications after ankle fracture surgery

    Researchers found preoperative ankle swelling and time to surgery were not associated with a change in soft tissue outcomes after ankle fracture surgery. The study also revealed few postoperative wound complications.
    On : 07-Sep-2018
    - Source : Healio