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The Internet may be an effective tool for treating chronic knee pain
The Internet may be an effective tool for treating chronic knee pain
Source: Medical ExpressAn online intervention combining home exercise and pain-coping skills training provided substantial clinical benefits for patients suffering from chronic knee pain. This model of care delivery could greatly improve patient access to effective treatments. Results of a randomized, controlled trial are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Less than half of elderly hip fracture patients take vitamin D supplements
Less than half of elderly hip fracture patients take vitamin D supplements
Source: Medical ExpressDespite national recommendations for daily vitamin D intake, a new study presented today at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that just 45.7 percent of patients reported consistently taking vitamin D supplements following a hip fracture, a known treatment and preventative strategy for osteoporosis.
Imaging identifies cartilage regeneration in long-distance runners
Imaging identifies cartilage regeneration in long-distance runners
Source: RSNA NewsUsing a mobile MRI truck, researchers followed runners for 4,500 kilometers through Europe to study the physical limits and adaptation of athletes over a 64-day period, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
BLOG: Hardware complications in revision ACL reconstruction take careful consideration
BLOG: Hardware complications in revision ACL reconstruction take careful consideration
Source: HealioRevision ACLR can pose a variety of surgical challenges. Evaluation of patient risk factors, prior surgical technique, prior tunnel placement, tunnel osteolysis, prior grafts utilized and implanted hardware must be considered prior to performing a revision ACLR case.
Outcomes of ACL Reconstruction With Fixed Versus Variable Loop Button Fixation
Outcomes of ACL Reconstruction With Fixed Versus Variable Loop Button Fixation
Source: HealioSuspensory femoral fixation of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) grafts with fixed loop button and variable loop button devices has gained popularity for ACL reconstruction. This study examined these 2 methods of fixation to determine their effect on graft laxity and patient-reported outcome scores.
