Medical research
Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair with tiny, 3D-printed bricks
Tiny, 3-D-printed bricks have been designed to heal broken bones—and could one day lead to lab-made organs for human transplant.
Jul 24, 2020
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Medications
Significantly less addictive opioid may slow progression of osteoarthritis while easing pain
A novel preclinical study by Keck Medicine of USC researchers, published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, reveals that a potential new opioid medication may have the ability to slow the progression of osteoarthritis while being ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Surgery
Study shows uptick in at-home pediatric fractures during COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 social distancing measures, including the closure of schools and parks and the indefinite cancelation of team sports, have led to a nearly 60% decrease overall in pediatric fractures but an increase in the proportion ...
May 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 evidence and strategies for orthopaedic surgeons
How should orthopaedic surgeons respond to the COVID-19 pandemic? A review in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery analyzes evidence and strategies for managing the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus—including critical lessons from ...
May 21, 2020
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Health
Nationwide study shows disparities in outpatient care for common orthopaedic problems
Racial/ethnic minorities, people with lower incomes, and other groups are less likely to receive office-based care for common musculoskeletal conditions, reports a nationwide study in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research ...
Mar 9, 2020
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Health
Dodgy patient treatment: It's not us, it's them, say the experts
Patients might not be getting the best advice about which treatments do or don't work, according to our study published today. We found professional societies are more likely to call out other health professionals for providing ...
Nov 12, 2019
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Surgery
More operations are scheduled if doctor is well rested
Researchers at Linköping University have investigated how orthopaedic surgeons make decisions regarding surgery, and how the decisions are related to how much of their work shift they have completed. The results show that ...
Sep 18, 2019
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Health
One in five awaiting new hip suffer acute pain
Almost 20 percent of people awaiting hip replacements are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort, a study shows.
Aug 15, 2019
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Medications
Factors orthopaedic surgeons should consider when prescribing opioids
Orthopaedic surgeons are the third-highest physician prescribers of opioids, writing more than 6 million prescriptions a year. Because over-dispensing of opioids is a factor contributing to the ongoing opioid epidemic, researchers ...
Jun 26, 2019
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Pediatrics
More severe injuries sustained at jump parks versus home trampolines
(HealthDay)—The proportion of fractures/dislocations, lower-extremity fractures, fractures in adults, and surgical interventions is higher for injuries associated with jump parks versus home trampolines, according to a ...
Jan 30, 2019
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