Orthopedics
From the Journals
Anti–nerve growth factor drug has long-term OA pain benefit, but unclear safety
Treatment for a year with the human anti–nerve growth factor monoclonal antibody fulranumab provided pain relief and functional benefits to...
From the Journals
Silicone joint arthroplasty for RA shows sustained improvements at 7 years
Rheumatoid arthritis patients who underwent silicone metacarpophalangeal joint replacement maintained significant improvement in ulnar drift and...
News
Pain starting in knee later arises in other joints
Key clinical point:People with frequently painful knees often develop pain in joints outside the knee, and the sites vary from person to person....
News
United States an expensive place for knee, hip replacement
News
FDA: New labeling warns against combining opioids, benzodiazepines
Prescription opioid pain or cough medicines and benzodiazepines will now carry the strongest available warning regarding serious side effects and...
Conference Coverage
No VTE prophylaxis needed after joint surgery in patients with hemophilia
Key clinical point: Prophylaxis against thromboembolic events after orthopedic surgery in patients with hemophilia may not be necessary. Major...
Conference Coverage
New fragility fracture recommendations emphasize coordination of care
News
Jury still out on mortality benefits of knee replacement in OA
People with osteoarthritis who go on to have a knee replacement do not appear to have an increased risk of all-cause mortality, but the jury is...
News
Opioid-based therapies reduce TKA needs for OA patients, but not costs
Conference Coverage
Guideline change advocated on using acetaminophen for OA
Key clinical point: Acetaminophen has minimal effects on pain and physical function in patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis. Major finding:...
News
Benefit of lumbar fusion for spinal stenosis found to be small to nonexistent
Key clinical point: The benefit of adding lumbar fusion surgery to decompression surgery for spinal stenosis was nonexistent in one large trial...