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Strong thigh muscles tied to lower need for knee replacement, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 01, 2023
Here’s a reason to keep strength training: Maintaining strong thigh muscles may lower the risk of needing total knee replacement, a new study finds.
Casts just as effective as surgery for some wrist fractures in older people, study says
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 24, 2023
When an older adult breaks a wrist, a doctor may recommend a cast or surgery. But a new study finds that getting a cast is just as good as surgery for such fractures.
Discharge to SNF doubles length of opioid use after orthopedic surgery, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 02, 2022
Investigators urged skilled nursing facilities to adopt non-opioid pain modalities and opioid reduction in their post-surgical care.
Opioid pain relief not necessary after knee surgery, orthopedic surgeons say
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 27, 2021
Patients given a non-opioid pain regimen after knee surgery had pain scores equal to their peers who received opioids, and no difference in side effects, according to a study by orthopedic surgeons.
Experts: Invasive dental procedures do not increase odds of prosthetic joint infections
Dec 21, 2012
People with orthopedic implants do not need regular use of antibiotics for dental work according to a recommendation from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Dental Association....