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Orthopedics

Comparison of clinical outcomes and complications between endoscopic and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion for lumbar degenerative diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jan 29, 2024

This study compares the efficacy and complications of endoscopic transforaminal lumbar fusion (Endo-TLIF) and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar fusion (MIS-TLIF) in treating lumbar degenerative...

A case of hepatocellular carcinoma with pseudoaneurysm formation upon lenvatinib administration.

Jan 29, 2024

A 79-year-old man received treatment for multiple intrahepatic hepatocellular carcinoma with atezolizumab + bevacizumab. However, he developed lower back pain attributed to spinal metastases upon ...

Denosumab Linked to Severe Hypocalcemia in Dialysis-Dependent Seniors

Jan 26, 2024

THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For female dialysis-dependent patients aged 65 years or older treated for osteoporosis, denosumab is associated with an increased incidence of severe or ve...

Advice Plus Physical Therapy No Better Than Just Advice for Shoulder Dislocation

Jan 26, 2024

THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- For adults with a first-time traumatic shoulder dislocation, advice plus physical therapy appears to be no better than advice with the option to self-refer...

Self-Reported Walking Limitation Increases Five-Year Fracture Risk

Jan 25, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Walking limitation is significantly associated with five-year fracture risk, according to a study published online Jan. 23 in JAMA Network Open.Dana ...

Improvements in Acute, Subacute Low Back Pain Seen Within First Six Weeks

Jan 23, 2024

MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with acute and subacute low back pain experience considerable improvements in pain and disability within the first six weeks, according to a review ...

Material-Intrinsic NIR-Fluorescence Enables Image-Guided Surgery for Ceramic Fracture Removal.

Jan 22, 2024

Hip arthroplasty effectively treats advanced osteoarthritis and has therefore been entitled as "operation of the 20th century." With demographic shifts, the USA alone is projected to perform up to 850...

Self-Healing Micro Arc Oxidation and Dicalcium Phosphate Dihydrate Double-Passivated Coating on Magnesium Membrane for Enhanced Bone Integration Repair.

Jan 22, 2024

Magnesium is a revolutionary biomaterial for orthopedic implants, owing to its eminent mechanical properties and biocompatibility. However, its uncontrolled degradation rate remains a severe challenge...

A comparison of continuous cold flow and compression device and traditional icing regimen and no icing following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: A pilot study.

Jan 15, 2024

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of continuous cold flow and compression device as against traditional icing regimen and without icing after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ...

Complications related to unwitnessed magnet ingestion in paediatrics: Case series.

Jan 15, 2024

Foreign body inges tion is one of the mo s t common problems a mo ng chi ldren. There is a great te ndency among children between the age of six months to six years to p lace objects, such as coins, f...

Association of ACE*(Insertion/Deletion) Variant with the Elevated Risk of Preeclampsia Among Gestational Women.

Jan 15, 2024

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system has an indispensable function in the uteroplacental circulation, placental growth, and blood pressure optimization. The angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) g...

CDC: 5.7 Percent of Adults Lacked Reliable Transportation in 2022

Jan 12, 2024

THURSDAY, Jan. 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In 2022, 5.7 percent of adults reported lacking reliable transportation for daily living, according to a January data brief published by the U.S. Centers f...

Incidence of Scooter Injuries Increased From 2016 to 2020

Jan 11, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The incidence of scooter injuries increased from 2016 to 2020, and patients with scooter injuries more often undergo minor operations, according to a stud...

Exposure to Green Space Boosts Young Children's Bone Mineral Density

Jan 10, 2024

For children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Hanne Sleurs, from Hasselt University in Belg...

MFAT Injection With Arthroscopic Surgery Improves KOA Outcomes

Jan 10, 2024

For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) injection with arthroscopic surgery is associated with improved midterm clinical outcomes, according to a study publi...

Characterization of movement patterns using unsupervised learning neural networks: Exploring a novel approach for monitoring athletes during sidestepping.

Jan 08, 2024

The monitoring of athletes is crucial to preventing injuries, identifying fatigue or supporting return-to-play decisions. The purpose of this study was to explore the ability of Kohonen neural network...

Community directed assessment of pain in a northern Saskatchewan Cree community.

Jan 08, 2024

Indigenous Elder advisors in Pelican Narrows, a Cree community in Northern Saskatchewan, have indicated that Western pain scales may not be responsive tools for pain assessments within their community...

Postoperative Complications Do Not Differ With Obesity in Ankle Arthroplasty

Jan 05, 2024

For patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty (TAA), the impact of obesity on outcomes is unclear, according to two studies published in Foot & Ankle International. In the first study, Billy I....

Eye Diseases Tied to Higher Risk for Falls, Fractures

Jan 04, 2024

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- People with eye diseases have an increased risk for both falls and fractures when compared with those without eye diseases, according to a study published ...

Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Home Health Care

Jan 03, 2024

TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Despite similar hospital discharge readiness scores, Black patients are less likely to be discharged with home health care (HHC) than White patients, accordi...

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