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How fast can young TKA patients get back to sports?
How fast can young TKA patients get back to sports?
Source: Orthopedics This WeekThat’s the question a team of Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve researchers tried to answer with a systematic review of the literature. The team was hoping to quantify to determine rates, timelines, and prognostic factors which can determine how fast young TKA patients return to work and / or return to sports. Their work, “Return to Sports and Return to Work After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” was published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery on July 27, 2023.
Hand Pain Causes and Treatment Options
Hand Pain Causes and Treatment Options
Source: Verywell HealthHand pain can have many causes because the hand is made up of many different parts. The bones, ligaments, tendons, nerves, skin, and other structures that help the hands do a wide range of tasks can also be sources of pain.
What happens with a pinched nerve in the shoulder?
What happens with a pinched nerve in the shoulder?
Source: Medical News TodayWhen something compresses or pinches a nerve in the shoulder, a person may experience pain, numbness, or tingling. Pinched nerves typically heal without treatment.
Knee Pain at Night: Causes and Treatment
Knee Pain at Night: Causes and Treatment
Source: Verywell healthKnee pain at night is a common discomfort that can be caused by injury, arthritis, bursitis, gout, and more. This pain at bedtime is not only frustrating but also can lead to pain-induced insomnia, which can leave you exhausted during the day.
6 Causes of Hip Pain at Night
6 Causes of Hip Pain at Night
Source: Verywell healthHip pain at night can make it more difficult to sleep, but the effects don't stop there. Twisting and turning to find a more comfortable position to sleep in combined with lack of sleep can contribute to health and quality of life issues that you experience during the day, too.
Moderate to vigorous physical activity early in the day influences weight management, health outcomes
Moderate to vigorous physical activity early in the day influences weight management, health outcomes
Source: Medical XpressEven though epidemiological evidence has been controversial regarding the optimal timing of physical activity for weight management, the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. appear to be the most favorable time of day to enhance the association between daily moderate to vigorous physical activity and obesity, according to a new analysis titled "The Diurnal Pattern of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Analysis", published in the journal Obesity.
Have Arthritis? Take a Swing at Golf for Better Health
Have Arthritis? Take a Swing at Golf for Better Health
Source: US NewsFor people with osteoarthritis (often called the "wear and tear" form of arthritis), golf helps maintain joint range of motion, strength and endurance, and contributes to mental health and well-being.
Allograft ACL reconstruction had higher revision rate in patients younger than 34 years
Allograft ACL reconstruction had higher revision rate in patients younger than 34 years
Source: HealioWhile ACL reconstruction with an allograft was associated with a high risk of revision in younger patients, it may be an acceptable choice for older patients who are not athletes, according to a presenter here.
How Depression Affects Hand And Arm Symptoms
How Depression Affects Hand And Arm Symptoms
Source: HandCare (ASSH)Studies have shown that 1 in 8 patients who see a hand surgeon have symptoms of depression. This means that many patients can have hand issues and depression at the same time.
Achilles Tendon Rupture Test: Diagnosis and Treatment
Achilles Tendon Rupture Test: Diagnosis and Treatment
Source: healthnewsThe Achilles tendon connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, also known as the calcaneus. If the Achilles tendon ruptures, a specific test can be done — the Achilles tendon rupture test, also called the Thompson test or calf squeeze test. Since the Achilles tendon is essential for walking and running, a tear necessitates starting treatment as soon as possible.
