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Possible mortality risk seen with tramadol in osteoarthritis
Older patients taking tramadol for osteoarthritis had significantly higher mortality risk than did patients taking NSAIDs.
Original Research
Trends in VA Telerehabilitation Patients and Encounters Over Time and by Rurality
Telerehabilitation fills a need and helps ensure treatment adherence for rural and other veterans who find it difficult to access health care.
Original Research
Evaluation of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria for the Nonarthroplasty Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in Veterans
While patients without knee instability use more nonarthroplasty treatments over a longer period prior to total knee arthroplasty, patients with...
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Emicizumab performs well in surgical setting
PRAGUE – Based on the experience in this small study, bleeding complications were most common during dental procedures.
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HIV, HBV, and HCV Increase Risks After Joint Replacement
After joint replacement the risk of infection and other complications increase in patients with hepatitis and HIV within 30 to...
Case Reports
Acute Aortic Occlusion With Spinal Cord Infarction
Abrupt onset bilateral leg pain, sphincter dysfunction, and stigmata of vascular compromise with lower extremity mottling and cool skin should...
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Rheumatology Federal Health Data Trends
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Improving Care and Reducing Length of Stay in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement
A team approach to orthopedic surgery process improvement helped reduce length of stay without increasing 30-day readmission rates.
Original Research
FRAX Prediction With and Without Bone Mineral Density Testing
The use of a fracture risk assessment tool with and without bone mineral density testing effectively predicted the risk of osteoporotic fractures...
Original Research
Blood Loss and Need for Blood Transfusions in Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty
Use of tranexamic acid during total knee and total hip arthroplasty procedures may safely and effectively reduce blood loss and the need for...