No additional benefit of fibular allograft augmentation in treating proximal humeral fractures Written By Dr Supreeth D R8 March 2023 4:45 PM ISTPrevious observational studies and meta-analyses have recommended augmentation with a fibular allograft (FA) during the treatment of proximal humeral...
Use of quiet cast saw for cast removal lowers noise exposure compared to standard orthopaedic cast saws Written By Dr Supreeth D R6 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTCast removal can be associated with considerable noise exposure, especially impacting the pediatric patient and provider. Although noise generation...
The combined evaluation of fibrinogen and D-dimer levels helps to exclude periprosthetic knee infection: study Written By Dr Supreeth D R3 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTBalato et al found in a retrospective study that a D-dimer level >1063 ng/ml combined with a fibrinogen level >420 mg/dl had a sensitivity of...
Men with Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome have low bone mineral density Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 March 2023 4:15 AM ISTA new study by Mira Daljeet and team found that predicted bone mineral density (BMD) values are lower in adults with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome...
Exercises of hip muscle boost mobility in people with below-the-knee amputation: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli28 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTUK: A recent study has suggested that strengthening the hip and adductor muscles could improve functional mobility in patients with a below-the-knee...
TNF inhibitors use associated with favorable CVD markers in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients Written By Dr.Niharika Harsha B28 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTNetherlands: A new study found that tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors have a favorable effect on cardiovascular disease risk by stabilizing...
Tigulixostat safe at all doses in lowering serum urate levels: CLUE trial Written By Aditi28 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTA recent study published in Arthritis and Rheumatology, an official Journal of the American College of Rheumatology, has concluded that in comparison...
Multisegment TLIF combined with Ponte osteotomy provides better QoL in degenerative lumbar scoliosis patients Written By Dr Supreeth D R27 Feb 2023 10:45 AM ISTHao Qiu et al conducted a study to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes of degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) with the administration of...
Dapagliflozin benefits heart failure patients regardless of their gout status: JAMA Written By Medha Baranwal27 Feb 2023 10:30 AM ISTUK: A post hoc analysis of 2 trials revealed that dapagliflozin's benefit is consistent in heart failure (HF) patients irrespective of gout. The use...
Air pollution linked with bone damage in postmenopausal women: Lancet Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 Feb 2023 10:15 AM ISTUSA: Among postmenopausal women, higher levels of air pollutants are linked with bone damage, particularly on the lumbar spine, according to a recent...
Skin traction combined with spica braces safe treatment option for femoral fractures in children aged 3-5 years Written By Dr Supreeth D R24 Feb 2023 8:00 PM ISTIn children aged 3-5 years, femoral fractures are common and are frequently treated using flexible intramedullary nails (FIN) or spica casting....
Backache: NSAIDs and paracetamol combo scores over NSAIDs alone for pain relief Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli24 Feb 2023 10:00 AM ISTAcute low back pain is a common cause of disability. An analysis in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research examined which non-opioid drugs are best for...
