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The Use and Misuse of PRP, Stem Cells and Biologics in Orthopaedics
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Amid the swirl of competing claims about platelet-rich plasma, stem cells, and other biologic therapies stands the orthopaedic surgeon, like a lighthouse, to guide the public and patients who are hoping to benefit from the claims made about these agents.
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Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) versus placebo for osteoarthritis
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Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) did not offer clinically significant pain relief compared to placebo for patients with osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online in the journal Rheumatology.
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Study compares intravenous versus topical tranexamic acid use in TKA patients
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Use of intravenous (IV) and topical tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are both effective in reducing perioperative bleeding, according to a study published in the June 20 issue of Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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In-office diagnostic arthroscopy may be safe and effective
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In-office needle-based diagnostic imaging appears to be statistically equivalent to surgical diagnostic arthroscopy in patients with knee pain, according to an article published online in Arthroscopy.
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Eliminating motion restriction following subpectoral biceps tenodesis may yield better outcomes
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An article published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery shows that allowing patients access to full range of motion following subpectoral biceps tenodesis may lead to improved outcomes and function.
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Mental health may not impact outcomes for patients undergoing shoulder arthroplasty
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Despite previous research indicating mental health can impact other diseases, a study published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery suggests that the presence of a psychiatric diagnosis does not impact outcomes for patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).
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Many joint and spine patients report unused opioids, lack of proper disposal
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According to a study published online in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia, following joint and spine surgery, many patients report unused opioids, infrequent use of analgesic alternatives, and lack of knowledge regarding safe opioid storage and disposal.
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Naproxen with IA corticosteroids may be most effective treatment option for certain patients treated conservatively for knee OA
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According to a study published in the May 1 issue of the Journal of the AAOS, naproxen coupled with intra-articular (IA) corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for patients treated conservatively for knee osteoarthritis (OA).
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Cementless femoral stem fixation linked to increased risk of early revision among older patients
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Data from a study conducted in Australia and published online in the journal Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research suggest that cementless femoral stem fixation may be associated with a higher early rate of revision compared to cemented fixation in patients aged 75 years or older.
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FDA panel votes that celecoxib may be no more risky than ibuprofen and naproxen
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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel voted that the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib poses no greater risk for heart attack and stroke than ibuprofen or naproxen.
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