Orthopedics
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— Not a huge benefit, study finds, but could be a step toward more consistent follow-up care
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Cognitive, behavioral symptoms frequent among brain donors under age 30
Medicare data reveal a surprising (and modifiable) risk factor
Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture
Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture
Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
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Was conservative management the right choice?
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Data encourage exercise any way it fits into one's schedule
Patients claim vision got worse after "clinical trial" at Florida stem cell clinic
Survey-based study finds lack of adherence to guidelines
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Patients report similar quality of life at 1 year with either option
In separate studies, one old standby and one newer biologic appeared helpful
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?
Spinal curvature associated with cardiac strain, compression
Members unimpressed with efficacy, safety data
Advisory committee to consider novel product in Thursday meeting
MISHA Knee System indicated for medial knee osteoarthritis not advanced enough for arthroplasty
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.
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