Orthopedics
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COVID-19 symptoms can linger for months
“Persistent symptoms are much worse for COVID patients than flu patients,” said Dr. Zijian Chen.
Conference Coverage
Diabetes-related amputations on the rise in older adults
The finding reflects increases in diabetes-related nontraumatic lower extremity amputation occurring in younger U.S. population, but at a less...
Case Reports
Difluoroethane Inhalant Abuse, Skeletal Fluorosis, and Withdrawal
Prolonged or excessive use of the central nervous system depressant difluoroethane, which is an easily acquired and inexpensive volatile substance...
Conference Coverage
Robotic and manual total knee arthroplasty found at least comparable
Robotic arm–assisted total knee arthroplasty offers similar outcomes relative to manual procedures.
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DOACs linked to lower fracture risk versus warfarin in AFib patients
The results suggest women may particularly benefit from DOAC use.
Case Reports
Cervical Pannus Without Rheumatoid Arthritis or Trauma
Although usually seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, cervical pannus also can develop in patients who have had spine surgery.
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Tramadol use for noncancer pain linked with increased hip fracture risk
"Our results point to the need to consider tramadol's associated risk of fracture in clinical practice and treatment guidelines," the researchers...
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Delayed hospital admission after hip fracture raises mortality risk
Most studies focus on surgery timing among hospitalized patients and fail to consider preadmission waiting time.
Program Profile
SimLEARN Musculoskeletal Training for VHA Primary Care Providers and Health Professions Educators
A simulation-based training curricula applied to the primary care evaluation and management of shoulder and knee pain resulted in improved access...
News
Vitamin D alone does not reduce fracture risk
Vitamin D supplementation alone does not appear to reduce the risk of fracture, but may do so in combination with calcium, according to a...