Posterior surgery noninferior to anterior surgery for cervical radiculopathy, reveals study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 Aug 2024 8:00 PM ISTFor patients with cervical radiculopathy, posterior foraminotomy provides outcomes comparable to those of the more commonly performed anterior...
Flavonoid supplement Diosmin reduces lower-extremity swelling and pain after total knee arthroplasty: Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli2 Jun 2024 8:00 PM ISTChina: Diosmin use after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) reduces lower-extremity swelling and pain during motion and is not tied to an increased risk of...
Non-surgical treatment shows positive results for patients with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Dr.Niharika Harsha B8 Nov 2023 5:30 AM ISTIn a groundbreaking study, researchers have provided valuable insights into the long-term effectiveness of nonsurgical treatments for thumb...
Low sodium levels before and after total joint replacement linked to adverse outcomes Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli7 April 2023 8:00 PM ISTPatients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adverse outcomes,...
Outcomes of Nonoperative Treatment for Displaced Metacarpal Shaft Fractures comparable to those treated operatively Dr Supreeth D R29 March 2023 8:00 PM ISTFinger metacarpal fractures represent up to 31% of all hand fractures, and most can be treated nonoperatively. Whether operative treatment is superior...
InSpace implant useful option to arthroscopic partial repair in irreparable, posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears Dr Supreeth D R6 Nov 2022 8:00 PM ISTInSpace implant is an appropriate alternative to partial repair in patients with irreparable posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears and an intact...
Bone wax can prevent perioperative blood loss in total hip arthroplasty surgery Jacinthlyn Sylvia24 Oct 2022 8:00 PM ISTBone wax used on the cut surface of the femoral neck during total hip arthroplasty (THA) using the direct anterior method can greatly minimize...
Tranexamic acid safe for 'high-risk' patients undergoing hip fracture surgery Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli5 May 2022 10:15 AM ISTTranexamic acid (TXA): a medication given to reduce the risk of bleeding during some orthopaedic surgical procedures – can be safely used in patients...
Estrogen and Testosterone Deficiency Linked to Higher Rates of Rotator Cuff Repair Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli27 April 2022 9:00 AM ISTPatients with lower levels of sex hormones-testosterone in men and estrogen in women-are more likely to undergo surgery for rotator cuff tears,...
Amino acid supplementation reduces complications after fracture surgery MD Bureau18 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTMarch 15, 2022 - For patients recovering from fracture fixation surgery, dietary supplementation with conditionally essential amino acids (CEAA)...
Younger patients seeking TKR have more surgical complications than older patients Hina Zahid17 March 2022 9:00 AM ISTCompared to older patients being evaluated for total knee arthroplasty (TKA), younger patients - under age 60 - have similar pain, disability, and...
Use of Hyaluronic Acid Injections increased, despite recommendations against their use Dr. Nandita Mohan27 Dec 2021 4:18 PM ISTFor Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections has increased in recent years, despite clinical...
