ACL Self-Repair Moving Toward Reality
Attempts by orthopaedists to repair torn human ACLs have failed for the most part, so surgeons now rely almost exclusively …
Fracture Liaison Service Addresses Epidemic of Osteoporosis
The statistics about osteoporosis and associated fragility fractures are sobering:
- One-quarter of adults living in the US currently have osteoporosis
Functional Rehab Key to Nonoperative Management for Achilles Ruptures
The fact that 12 of the 16 AAOS clinical practice guidelines for treating Achilles tendon ruptures are supported by “weak” …
Treatments for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Compared
Two interesting investigations into lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) appeared in the general medical literature recently.
Finger Tendon Rupture Associated with Cipro
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics do a great job fighting a broad spectrum of bacteria that cause many respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal, and bone …
NSAIDs and Acetaminophen Barely Effective for OA, Back Pain
Many orthopaedists and primary care clinicians recommend acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as a first-line approach for patients with …
Arthroscopy Helps FAI, Despite Preop Femoral Retroversion
The April 1, 2015 JBJS features a level II prognostic study that analyzes registry data from 243 patients (mean age: …
Dr. James Rickert’s Personal ‘Choosing Wisely’ List
The five-item AAOS contribution to the Choosing Wisely list of medical procedures that patients and physicians should question has been …
Anesthesia for Hip Replacement: General vs Spinal
A large retrospective cohort study analyzing nearly 21,000 patients who underwent primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) found that the 61% …