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Aseptic revision total hip arthroplasty in the elderly Quantifying the risks for patients over 80 years old
T h e a i m o f t h i s s t u d y w a s t o c o m p a r e t h e r a t e o f p e r i o p e r a t i v e c o m p l i c a t i o n s f o l l o w i n g a s e p t i c r e v i s i o n t o t a l h i p a r t h r o p l a s t y ( T H A ) i n p a t i e n t s a g e d ...On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
Can next generation sequencing play a role in detecting pathogens in synovial fluid
The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection can be difficult due to the high rate of culture-negative infections. The aim of this study was to assess the use of next-generation sequencing for detecting organisms in synovial fluid.On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
Lidocaine seen as useful component for balanced anesthesia during spinal surgery
During multilevel spinal fusion, lidocaine may be used for balanced anesthesia with little impact on the monitoring of motor-evoked potentials and somatosensory-evoked potentials, according to results from a recently published study.On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Healio -
Quadratus lumborum pain Treatment and stretches
Quadratus lumborum pain involves discomfort in the muscle that is located deep in the lower back on both sides of the spine.On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
How should you sleep if you have lower back pain
Lower back pain not only affects a person's daily life but can also disturb their sleep. Furthermore, poor bed posture can worsen or even cause backache. So, what are the best sleeping positions for lower back pain?On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
Arachnoiditis Symptoms diagnosis and outlook
Arachnoiditis is a neurological condition that causes pain in the back, perineum (the space between the genitals and the rectum), legs, arms, and feet. Arachnoiditis can also affect a person's vision, sight, and mobility.On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Medical News Today -
Stuck in an opioids crisis officials turn to acupuncture
Federal research evaluators say there's some good evidence acupuncture can help some patients manage some forms of pain. But they also have described the benefits of acupuncture as modest, and say more research is needed.On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Medical Xpress -
New study suggests hormone therapy helps reduce curvature of the spine
The Women's Health Initiative found that hormone therapy (HT) use was associated with a reduction in vertebral fracture risk. A new study shows these same benefits may also guard against a woman's risk of developing hyperkyphosis, an exaggerated curvature of the spine that creates a ...On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Medical Xpress -
Spinal cord injury research Bonus benefit to activitybased training
Researchers have discovered that the training, designed to help individuals with SCI improve motor function, also leads to improved bladder and bowel function and increased sexual desire.On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Science Daily -
Back pain is common in highly active older adults
Many well-functioning and highly active older adults experienced back pain, which was linked with poorer perceived and observed walking endurance.On : 09-Mar-2018- Source : Science Daily