Orthopedics
Conference Coverage
New ESC guidelines for cutting CV risk in noncardiac surgery
The guidelines, which aim to reduce cardiovascular complications from noncardiac surgery, introduce new concepts and recommendations, compared...
News
Safest, most effective medications for spine-related pain in older adults?
Acetaminophen has a favorable safety profile for spine-related pain but nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have greater efficacy.
Medical Forum
A Veteran With Recurrent, Painful Knee Effusion
A chief resident and colleagues discuss the case of a previously active Air Force veteran with a history of substance use presenting with painful...
News
A doctor’s missed diagnosis results in mega award
Over time, the patient underwent more than 20 surgeries on his leg to deal with the ongoing pain and other complications.
Conference Coverage
‘Where does it hurt?’: Primary care tips for common ortho problems
An accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of discomfort is key to appropriate management of knee and shoulder pain.
Case Reports
Elective Total Hip Arthroplasty: Which Surgical Approach Is Optimal?
The final decision for total hip arthroplasty approaches should be dependent on the patient-surgeon relationship and informed decision making.
Conference Coverage
Is aspirin the best way to prevent blood clots after THA/TKA?
Patients discharged to facilities rather than home may need more aggressive agents to prevent venous thromboembolism.
Conference Coverage
Medical cannabis may cut opioid use for back pain, OA
Preliminary data suggest more than one-third of people with back pain no longer used opioids after filling cannabis prescriptions. Opioid...
Conference Coverage
TKA outcomes for age 80+ similar to younger patients
In a study of more than 1.7 million cases, length of hospital stay and readmission rates were only slightly higher for octogenarians than for...
Case Reports
Mild Grisel Syndrome: Expanding the Differential for Posttonsillectomy Adenoidectomy Symptoms
Serious, life-threatening complications can arise from Grisel syndrome while good functional outcomes can be achieved with timely and appropriate...