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Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound shows a 0.79 healing rate in nonunion fractures across observational studies
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound shows a 0.79 healing rate in nonunion fractures across observational studies Trial results show mixed success for ultrasound on nonunion fractures
This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) for treating established nonunion fractures using both …
New data looks at whether low-intensity pulsed ultrasound helps heal bones that have failed to knit back together.
Discharge planning services improve self-care capacity and functional recovery in patients with hip fractures
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Discharge planning services improve self-care capacity and functional recovery in patients with hip fractures Discharge planning services help patients recover from hip fractures
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 861 patients found that discharge planning services (DPS) significantly improve…
Specialized discharge planning can improve self-care, physical function, and lower complication rates for people recovering from a broken hi…
Current research on talent identification in Para athletics focuses primarily on physical testing and sprinting
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Sys. Review
Current research on talent identification in Para athletics focuses primarily on physical testing and sprinting Mapping how coaches find and develop talent in Para athletics
This scoping review maps the current landscape of talent identification and development (TIdD) practices in Para athletics. The authors iden…
New research maps out the current methods for finding and developing talented athletes with disabilities in para sports.
Nearly half of distal radius fractures lose reduction with nonoperative care; age and ulnar variance are key predictors
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Nearly half of distal radius fractures lose reduction with nonoperative care; age and ulnar variance are key predictors Factors that increase risk of poor healing in wrist fractures
A meta-analysis of 30 studies (7,495 fractures) found that 43.4% of adult distal radius fractures treated nonoperatively lose reduction. Key…
Nearly half of patients with certain wrist fractures may experience a loss of alignment during nonoperative treatment.
Femoral head fractures show a 35% overall rate of adverse outcomes including avascular necrosis
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Femoral head fractures show a 35% overall rate of adverse outcomes including avascular necrosis Hip fracture patients face 35% complication rate
This meta-analysis of 22 studies evaluates management techniques for femoral head fractures. The analysis finds an overall high adverse outc…
A review of 22 studies finds that 35% of patients with femoral head fractures develop serious complications like bone death or arthritis.
Physical exam algorithm distinguishes benign anal masses, guides surgical decisions
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Sys. Review
Physical exam algorithm distinguishes benign anal masses, guides surgical decisions New Clinical Algorithm Helps Identify Anal Masses and Prolapse
This narrative review proposes a clinical decision algorithm based on physical examination to differentiate benign lesions prolapsing throug…
Doctors can now use a specific physical examination guide to tell the difference between rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, and other anal condit…
Mind-body training improves upper-limb function after stroke, optimal dose near 33.5 hours
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Mind-body training improves upper-limb function after stroke, optimal dose near 33.5 hours Mind body training improves arm function for stroke survivors
This meta-analysis of 16 RCTs (769 participants) found that mind-body training (MBT), including Tai Chi, significantly improves upper-limb f…
New data shows that mind body exercises like Tai Chi can significantly improve arm movement and function for people recovering from a stroke…
Focused ultrasound ablation surgery monotherapy improves dysmenorrhea remission and menorrhagia scores in patients with adenomyosis
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Focused ultrasound ablation surgery monotherapy improves dysmenorrhea remission and menorrhagia scores in patients with adenomyosis Focused Ultrasound Surgery Shows Promise for Adenomyosis Treatment
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 27 studies involving 13,307 patients found that focused ultrasound ablation surgery (FUAS) signi…
A large review of over 13,000 patients suggests focused ultrasound surgery can effectively reduce period pain and heavy bleeding in adenomyo…
Unilateral Extrapedicular and Bilateral Transpedicular Approaches in Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Unilateral Extrapedicular and Bilateral Transpedicular Approaches in Percutaneous Kyphoplasty One-sided approach for spine fracture repair may be safer
A meta-analysis suggests that unilateral extrapedicular approaches provide comparable clinical outcomes to bilateral transpedicular methods …
A new analysis suggests a one-sided needle approach for spine fracture repair cuts radiation and cement leakage while working just as well.
Single-incision sleeve plus bypass shows short-term safety and metabolic improvement in 3 patients with obesity and T2DM
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Sys. Review
Single-incision sleeve plus bypass shows short-term safety and metabolic improvement in 3 patients with obesity and T2DM SILSG-JJB Procedure Shows Promise for Weight Loss and Diabetes
This case report and review describes 3 female patients with severe obesity and type 2 diabetes who underwent single-incision laparoscopic s…
A new surgical approach may help people with severe obesity and Type 2 Diabetes achieve weight loss and better blood sugar levels.
AI-assisted instruction provides diverse tools for undergraduate medical education clinical skills training
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Sys. Review
AI-assisted instruction provides diverse tools for undergraduate medical education clinical skills training AI Tools are Growing in Medical Student Clinical Training
This scoping review of 39 studies identifies various AI innovations in undergraduate medical education, including LLM-based virtual patients…
New research identifies how artificial intelligence tools like virtual patients and robotic simulations are being used to train medical stud…
Digital health tools may improve referral coordination and postoperative continuity for pediatric surgical patients
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Sys. Review
Digital health tools may improve referral coordination and postoperative continuity for pediatric surgical patients Digital tools may improve surgical care for children in remote areas
This mini review explores the impact of digital health tools on pediatric surgical referral and follow-up in low-resource settings. The auth…
Simple mobile tools like messaging and image sharing can help children in low-resource areas get better surgical care and follow-up.

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