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Anterior vs. posterior: Does surgical approach impact hip replacement outcomes?
Anterior vs. posterior: Does surgical approach impact hip replacement outcomes?
Source: Medical XpressThe surgical approach to total hip replacement (THR)—either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior versus posterior)—has no impact on outcomes six months after surgery, according to research presented today at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Total knee arthroplasty: analysis shows EXPAREL reduces length of hospital stay and improves discharge status compared to standard analgesic modality
Total knee arthroplasty: analysis shows EXPAREL reduces length of hospital stay and improves discharge status compared to standard analgesic modality
Source: Medical News TodayPacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced results of new data showing that EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) infiltration compared to a standard analgesic regimen in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) significantly decreased the length of hospital stay and increased the likelihood that a patient would be discharged to their home rather than a care facility when released from the hospital.
Malnourished patients had increased risk for short-term complications after TSA
Malnourished patients had increased risk for short-term complications after TSA
Source: HealioPatients who were malnourished prior to total shoulder arthroplasty experienced a significantly increased risk for blood transfusion, longer hospital stay and death within 30 days of surgery, according to results of this retrospective database study.
Low Star Excursion Balance Test scores linked with risk of ankle sprains in football players
Low Star Excursion Balance Test scores linked with risk of ankle sprains in football players
Source: HealioRecently published results that evaluated high school and collegiate football players during the preseason highlighted lower Star Excursion Balance Test scores for anterior reach as a predictor of lateral ankle sprains and noted players who had these injuries had a significantly higher BMI.
Highly specialized high school athletes more likely to have certain injuries, study says
Highly specialized high school athletes more likely to have certain injuries, study says
Source: Medical XpressTitled "Prevalence of Sport Specialization in High School Athletics," this one-year observational study found that high school athletes from a smaller school were less likely to specialize in a sport than those attending a large school. The researchers also found that highly specialized athletes were more likely to report a history of overuse knee or hip injuries.
Career length and performance decreased after ACL injury in professional hockey players
Career length and performance decreased after ACL injury in professional hockey players
Source: HealioAlthough most professional hockey players are able to return to play after ACL injury, career length and performance may be significantly decreased compared with a control group, according to results.
Common hip issue in teens misdiagnosed as pulled muscle
Common hip issue in teens misdiagnosed as pulled muscle
Source: Science DailyAn athlete felt pain in his groin after a collision at the plate with an opposing player. He thought he had pulled a muscle, but it turns out he was suffering from a common condition seen in teens and young adults known as hip impingement.
No significant differences found between simple, vertical mattress shoulder repair
No significant differences found between simple, vertical mattress shoulder repair
Source: HealioAlthough no significant differences were found in contact pressure between suture labral repair and vertical mattress labral repair of the shoulder, researchers found an increase in mean contact pressure and peak pressure between intact shoulders and the two repair groups, according to study results.
ORIF, new casting method showed similar results for unstable ankle fractures
ORIF, new casting method showed similar results for unstable ankle fractures
Source: HealioSAN DIEGO — Treatment of overtly unstable malleolar fractures with close contact casting showed outcomes equivalent to those of open reduction and internal fixation among elderly patients and were associated with a cost reduction in results of a multicenter study presented at the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, here.
Study shows substantial benefits in obese patients after hip arthroscopy
Study shows substantial benefits in obese patients after hip arthroscopy
Source: HealioAlthough obese patients undergoing hip arthroscopy started with lower absolute scores preoperatively and ended with lower overall absolute postoperative scores, they showed substantial benefit from surgery, demonstrating a degree of improvement similar to non-obese patients, according to study results.
Researchers assessed 680 patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy preoperatively and postoperatively with four patient-reported outcome measures. The researchers estimated pain on the VAS and measured patient satisfaction scores.
