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• Preoperative Function Affects Ability to Achieve One-Year Minimum Clinically Important Difference for Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  Minimum clinically important difference (MCID) values are commonly used to measure treatment success for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). MCID values vary according to calculation methodology, and prior studies have shown that patient factors are associated with failure to achieve MCID thresholds. The purpose of this study was to determine if anchor-based 1-year Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Joint Replacement (KOOS-JR) MCID values varied among patients undergoing TKA based on patient-specific factors.

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• Outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty in the treatment of distal humeral fractures in the elderly: A retrospective cohort comparison between primary arthroplasty and arthroplasty secondary to failed internal fixation.

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  The primary objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty as the index procedure in the treatment of traumatic distal humerus fractures, with secondary total elbow arthroplasty following failed internal fixation.

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• Arthroscopic Subscapular Sling Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Has Limitations: Dynamic Anterior Stabilization Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon May Represent a More Favorable Alternative

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  Recently, for cases that fall between the need of arthroscopic repair and open procedures, surgeons have developed methods for using soft tissue grafts in order to create a “sling” effect and augment glenoid labral repair.

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• Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  Radial head fractures are often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They are most common in two groups of patients: elderly women with osteoporosis or young men as a result of significant trauma. This article discusses radial head fractures, what they are, and how they are treated. It also goes over the average recovery time for this type of injury.

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• Early-Stage Toenail Fungus Symptoms and Treatment

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  If your toenail has recently become thickened and discolored, you may be dealing with a fungal infection known as onychomycosis. You are not alone—this has been found to affect about 14% of people.1 You may first notice the edge of the nail looking thicker and more brittle before it spreads to the rest of the nail.

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• Obesity associated with increased complications after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  Despite similar pain and function scores, patients who were obese and underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair had increased rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations vs. non-obese patients, published results showed.

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• Should You Worry About Joints Cracking or Popping?

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  Cracking and popping joints, medically known as crepitus, are normal. Joints are points in your body where two bones meet. You might occasionally hear your knees popping or notice your back or bones crack as you move them.

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• Arthroscopic iliopsoas fractional lengthening may be preferred vs. revision THA

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 31 May, 2024

  Arthroscopic fractional lengthening of the iliopsoas tendon was associated with positive outcomes following hip arthroplasty for tendonitis.

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• Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 15 April, 2024

  Results presented here showed patients with depression undergoing total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of medical and surgical complications, readmissions and reoperations.

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• The examination and treatment of soft tissue contracture of the elbow

  Posted in: Healthcare News | Posted on: 15 April, 2024

  Treatment of the stiff elbow can be a challenging task. A thorough understanding of normal elbow anatomy and the potential causes of elbow contracture are essential for the development of effective treatment strategies.

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