Tag: Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems
Hormone Preparations Tied to Increased Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Findings show a protective effect against osteopenia in both current and past users
Low Sodium Levels Common After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Postoperative hyponatremia also tied to worse patient outcomes
Strength, BMD of Lumbar Spine Reduced After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Teens
Reductions in strength and trabecular BMD associated with reductions in BMI, visceral adipose tissue, muscle
Guidance Issued for Optimal Timing of Knee, Hip Total Joint Arthroplasty
Conditional recommendations include not delaying surgery to pursue additional nonoperative treatments
Risk for Dementia Increased With Low Bone Mineral Density
Participants with lower bone mineral density at femoral neck more likely to develop all-cause dementia, Alzheimer disease during follow-up
Diabetes Tied to Higher Risk for Frozen Shoulder
Meta-analysis shows risk might be more than three times higher compared with people without diabetes
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
