Subacromial balloon spacer not effective for management of irreparable rotator cuff tears
1. The control group (debridement-only) reported better clinical outcomes at 12 months compared to the intervention group (debridement with balloon ...
Tag: orthopedic surgery
Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy non-inferior to open microdisctectomy
1. Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic discectomy (PTED) was non-inferior to open microdiscectomy in reduction of leg pain Evidence Rating Level: 1 ...
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Association of social support with functional outcomes in older adults who live alone 1. Identifiable support buffered the risk of ...
Unexplained syncope and orthostatic hypotension linked to increased risk of subsequent fractures.
1. In a large cohort of patients hospitalized due to unexplained syncope and orthostatic hypotension, there was an increased risk ...
Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation effective for reduction of postoperative pain
1. Among patients undergoing ambulatory orthopedic surgical procedures, percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation reduced pain and the use of opiates in ...
Postoperative infection post-fracture linked to substantially reduced future household income
1. Postoperative infection in patients with surgically treated fractures is associated with significantly decreased patient household income Evidence Rating Level: ...
#VisualAbstract: Exeter V40 femoral stem implant associated with longer implant survival time for total hip replacement
1. A hospital with “better than expected” outcomes for implant survival in total hip replacement (THR) used the Exeter V40 ...
Exeter V40 femoral stem implant associated with longer implant survival time for total hip replacement
1. A hospital with “better than expected” outcomes for implant survival in total hip replacement (THR) used the Exeter V40 ...
