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Single image slice may not capture 3-D muscle measurements in rotator cuff tears
Single image slice may not capture 3-D muscle measurements in rotator cuff tears
Source: HealioPatients with rotator cuff tears experience fatty infiltration increased percentages of most likely caused primarily by muscle atrophy and a single image slice did not capture 3-D muscle measurements, according to recently published data.
Improvements seen after reverse PAO for patients with FAI secondary to acetabular retroversion
Improvements seen after reverse PAO for patients with FAI secondary to acetabular retroversion
Source: HealioAt mid- and long-term follow-up, clinical and radiographic results improved among young patients with either isolated retroversion or retroversion and hip dysplasia who underwent reverse periacetabular osteotomy for treatment of femoroacetabular impingement.
Multiple risk factors, BMD associated with hip fracture in older men
Multiple risk factors, BMD associated with hip fracture in older men
Source: HealioOlder men with an increasing number of specific risk factors combined with decreased bone mineral density at the femoral neck are at elevated risk for hip fracture, according to study findings.
Better fix for torn ACLs
Better fix for torn ACLs
Source: Science DailyResearchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have developed a model to show that a newer surgical technique results in a stronger, more natural ACL repair.
Preoperative opioid use linked with lower outcome scores after TSA
Preoperative opioid use linked with lower outcome scores after TSA
Source: HealioPatients with a history of preoperative opioid use experienced significantly lower preoperative baseline and final outcome scores after total shoulder arthroplasty than patients who did not take opioids preoperatively, according to results.
Patients showed improved pain, functional outcome after total ankle replacement
Patients showed improved pain, functional outcome after total ankle replacement
Source: HealioSince its launch in 2014, a low-profile fixed-bearing prosthesis that is implanted under fluoroscopic guidance has produced positive outcome data. According to results of a recent clinical study of the implant led by Ian Sharpe, FRCS (Tr&Orth), in Exeter, United Kingdom, patients who underwent the procedure have required no revision procedures to date.
Threaded pin likely offers reliable fixation for articular distal radius fractures
Threaded pin likely offers reliable fixation for articular distal radius fractures
Source: HealioUse of a threaded pin in the treatment of extra-articular and simple articular distal radius fractures offered reliable fracture fixation, according to study results.
Comparable results seen with high- vs low-intensity plyometric exercise after ACL reconstruction
Comparable results seen with high- vs low-intensity plyometric exercise after ACL reconstruction
Source: HealioResults from this randomized controlled trial showed both low- and high-intensity plyometric exercise for rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction positively affected knee function, knee impairments and psychological status among patients after 8 weeks of intervention.
Repair cartilage potentially can heal horribly broken bones
Repair cartilage potentially can heal horribly broken bones
Source: Science DailyNow new research shows that stem cells could one day be stimulated to make a special type of cartilage to help repair large, hard-to-heal bone fractures.
Platelet-rich plasma injections may lead to improvements in tissue healing
Platelet-rich plasma injections may lead to improvements in tissue healing
Source: Medical XpressTiger Woods, Kobe Bryant and A-Rod have all used it, but does platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) really work for the every-day active person? According to a University of Alberta Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic pilot study on patients with chronically sore shoulders published in PLOS ONE, preliminary findings say yes.
