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Need to Know Surgeon Edition

Fracture Liaison Service Addresses Epidemic of Osteoporosis

April 15, 2015January 19, 2021 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

The statistics about osteoporosis and associated fragility fractures are sobering: One-quarter of adults living in the US currently have osteoporosis or low bone density. Twenty-four

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JBJS Reviews Editor’s Choice–Achilles Tendon Ruptures

April 15, 2015 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

Among the topics that consistently stimulate debate among orthopaedic surgeons is the treatment of acute Achilles tendon rupture. The central question is typically, “Should this

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Need to Know Surgeon Edition

Functional Rehab Key to Nonoperative Management for Achilles Ruptures

April 15, 2015 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

The fact that 12 of the 16 AAOS clinical practice guidelines for treating Achilles tendon ruptures are supported by “weak” or “inconclusive” evidence makes the

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