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Joint Replacement Outcomes a Bit Better With Patient Reports Post-Surgery

Not a huge benefit, study finds, but could be a step toward more consistent follow-up care

Sep 01, 2023
A close up photo of the scar on a woman’s knee from from knee replacement surgery
Fracture Risk Quantified for Older Spondyloarthritis Patients

Medicare data reveal a surprising (and modifiable) risk factor

Aug 22, 2023
An x-ray image of a fractured ulna.
COPD Inhalers' Link to Fracture Risk Supported in Pooled Trials

Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture

Aug 21, 2023
A photo of two asthma inhalers.
First Therapy Approved for Ultra-Rare Bone Disorder

Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

Aug 16, 2023
FDA APPROVED palovarotene (Sohonos) over a photo of a skeleton of a fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva sufferer.
Ultrasound for Distal Forearm Fractures in Kids; Ketamine vs ECT for Depression

Also in TTHealthWatch: treating intracerebral hemorrhage

Jun 10, 2023
TTUHSC EL PASO HEALTHWATCH with their logo and photos of Rick Lange, MD, and Elizabeth Tracey
Nails or Sliding Hip Screws to Repair Trochanteric Fractures?

Patients report similar quality of life at 1 year with either option

Jun 07, 2023
A photo of a femur nail laying on on a green surgical drape.
Benefits Found for Hand OA Drug Treatments

In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful

May 31, 2023
EULAR over a photo of MiCo Convention Center in Milan, Italy.
Make the Diagnosis: When an 'Innocuous' Ankle Injury Isn’t

A 52-year-old woman presented to the doctor with left anterior ankle pain and foot swelling, decreased range of motion, and gait disturbance that had developed steadily over the past 4-6 weeks. Can you diagnose the patient?

May 08, 2023
Illustration of two legs and feet with ankle swelling
Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood

Spinal curvature associated with cardiac strain, compression

May 04, 2023
Scoliosis Cramps Heart Function in Adulthood
Thumbs Down From FDA Panel on Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Members unimpressed with efficacy, safety data

Apr 21, 2023
FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.
FDA Staff Still Skeptical of Plastic Meniscus Replacement

Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting

Apr 18, 2023
FDA ADCOMM NUsurface Meniscus Implant over a photo of the device.
Opinion
We're Treating Low Back Pain All Wrong

Let's reexamine the current approach to treatment

Apr 14, 2023
A photo of a mature man sitting on the edge of his bed and holding his painful back.
FDA Clears Shock-Absorbing Implant for Refractory Knee OA

MISHA Knee System indicated for medial knee osteoarthritis not advanced enough for arthroplasty

Apr 12, 2023
FDA MARKETING MISHA Knee System over a computer rending of the device.
Make the Diagnosis: Complex Wrist Pain Shucks

A 49-year-old man presented to the doctor with complaints of ulnar-sided wrist pain, joint stiffness, and decreased grip strength that had developed over 2 months.

Apr 12, 2023
X-Ray of a hand
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