Tag: Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems
Prices for Total Joint Arthroplasty Not Linked to Hospital Quality
No association seen between mean negotiated price and TJA complication rate, readmission rate, hospital performance score
One in Four Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Has Osteoporosis
Review revealed prevalence declining in more recent years, but remains high
Risk-Benefit of Opioids, Other Analgesics Prescribed in ED Unclear
Opioids no more effective than NSAIDs or local, systemic anesthetics for musculoskeletal pain, may carry higher risks for harms
Opioid-Sparing Protocol Cuts Opioid Use After Arthroscopy
Postoperative consumption of opioids over six weeks reduced with multimodal opioid-sparing protocol for managing pain following arthroscopic shoulder or knee surgery
Reduction in Swollen, Tender Joints Greater With Litifilimab in Lupus
Most secondary end points did not support the results of the analysis for the primary end point
Resistance Training May Improve Bone Health for Vegans
Alterations seen in trabecular and cortical structure for vegans versus omnivores, but not for vegans reporting resistance training
Effect of Jarlsberg Cheese on Bone Anabolic Markers Examined
Effects compared for daily intake of Jarlsberg cheese versus Camembert cheese indicate increased bone anabolism
Low Rate of Serious Adverse Events Linked to Shoulder Surgery
Low risk for serious adverse events linked to common shoulder arthroscopy procedures; one in 26 at risk for reoperation at one year
COVID-19 Incidence Not Increased With Corticosteroid Injections
Incidence of COVID-19 lower for adults receiving image-guided corticosteroid injections for pain management
