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Lifetime risk for total hip replacement increases in 5 countries
In five countries during a 10-year period, there have been statistically significant increases in the lifetime risk for total hip replacement surgery for osteoarthritis, as well as significant differences between sexes, according to results presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Me...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Healio -
UltraShort Versus Conventional Uncemented Stems for Hip Replacement in Octogenarians
The aim of this study was to determine how an ultra-short anatomic uncemented stem vs a diaphyseal filling five-eighths porous coated uncemented femoral stem (conventional stem) affects the survival of primary total hip arthroplasties in octogenarians.On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Healio -
Incidence of and Risk Factors for Inpatient Stroke After Hip Fractures in the Elderly
Although uncommon, stroke can be a catastrophic inpatient complication for patients with hip fractures. The current study determines the incidence of inpatient stroke after hip fractures in elderly patients, identifies risk factors associated with such strokes, and determines the association of stro...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Healio -
Research finds decrease in opioid use among patients recovering from hip and knee replacement
Opioid use in patients recovering from hip and knee replacement decreased by one-third between 2006 and 2014, reflecting success in efforts to promote a multimodal approach to pain management (using a variety of methods to manage pain) rather than using opioids alone, reveals new research being pres...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : News Medical -
Study Racial and socioeconomic factors play role in hip replacement outcomes
A combination of race and socioeconomic factors play a role in hip replacement outcomes, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). Researchers found that black patients who lived in areas of economic deprivation did worse in terms of physical function two years after surgery compar...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : News Medical -
PSH model of care benefits elderly hip fracture patients research suggests
Elderly patients who had emergency repair of a fractured hip were much less likely to die or make a return visit to the emergency room (ER) after discharge if they received care under the Perioperative Surgical Home (PSH) model of care, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2017 annu...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : News Medical -
Drug holiday from bisphosphonates for more than two yearslinked to higher hip fracture risk in women
Women who took a drug holiday (temporary or permanent discontinuation of a medicine) from using bisphosphonates for more than two years have a significantly higher risk of a hip fracture compared to others who continued their treatment, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : News Medical -
The association of body mass index with complications and functional outcomes after surgery for closed ankle fractures
T h i s s t u d y a s s e s s e d t h e a s s o c i a t i o n o f c l a s s e s o f b o d y m a s s i n d e x i n k g / m 2 ( c l a s s i f i e d a s n o r m a l w e i g h t 1 8 . 5 k g / m 2 t o 2 4 . 9 k g / m 2 , o v e r w e i g h t 2 5 . 0 k g / m 2...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
An evolution in the management of fractures of the ankle
There has been an evolution recently in the management of unstable fractures of the ankle with a trend towards direct fixation of a posterior malleolar fragment. Within these fractures, Haraguchi type 2 fractures extend medially and often cannot be fixed using a standard posterolateral approach. Our...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : The Bone & Joint Journal -
Manufactured Brace Modalities for Elbow Stiffness
Many nonsurgical mobilization bracing options have been implemented to increase elbow range of motion. Three of the main bracing options for these patients are turnbuckle, static progressive stretch, and dynamic bracing. The purpose of this study was to review the current literature on turnbuckle, s...On : 27-Nov-2017- Source : Healio