Human-written medical histories rated higher than ChatGPT in paediatric orthopaedics
Human notes beat AI for pediatric knee care summaries
In a randomized blinded study of 20 paediatric patients, human-created medical history summaries received significantly higher overall ratin…
Doctors wrote better summaries than AI for kids with knee problems, showing human judgment is still needed for medical records.
Meta-analysis shows anteroinferior plating improves shoulder function over superior plating for clavicle fractures
Anteroinferior plating improves shoulder function after clavicle fracture
This meta-analysis evaluated anteroinferior plating versus superior plating for mid-shaft clavicle fractures in 1,433 adults.
A new analysis of 1,433 patients finds that anteroinferior plating leads to better shoulder function and fewer nerve injuries than superior …
Systematic review and meta-analysis links Type 2 Diabetes to higher fracture risk across multiple anatomical sites
Type 2 Diabetes Linked To Higher Fracture Risk Across All Body Sites
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated fracture risk in 13,074,868 individuals with and without Type 2 Diabetes.
A massive analysis of over 13 million people found that having Type 2 Diabetes is associated with a significantly higher risk of breaking bo…
Postoperative tibial slope size does not affect five-year wear in total knee arthroplasty
Knee Replacement Alignment Linked to Implant Loosening
This observational study analyzed secondary data from a randomized controlled trial involving 93 total knee arthroplasty patients.
A new analysis finds that the angle of the knee after replacement may affect how much the implant shifts over time.
Scoping review examines evolution of surgical techniques for localized prostate cancer
Robotic tools help patients recover faster from prostate surgery
This scoping review explores the technological evolution of radical prostatectomy, including laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, and single-port…
Newer robotic-assisted techniques for prostate cancer surgery may lead to faster recovery and better bladder control for patients.
Case report highlights missed posterior shoulder dislocation in proximal humeral fracture
Missing shoulder dislocation ruins recovery unless doctors look twice
This case report describes a young patient with a missed posterior shoulder dislocation associated with a proximal humeral fracture.
A hidden shoulder break often leads to pain and failure if doctors miss the dislocation during the first exam.
Surgical treatment for gouty tophi wounds associated with high healing rates in retrospective study
Surgery may help heal gouty tophi wounds
This retrospective cohort study of 130 patients with gouty tophi wounds in China observed high wound healing rates following surgical interv…
A small study shows that surgical treatment, including wound cleaning and vacuum drainage, helped most patients with gouty tophi wounds heal…
Peripheral blood inflammatory markers associated with complicated acute appendicitis in retrospective cohort study
Blood marker helps predict complicated appendicitis severity
This retrospective study of 533 patients evaluated the diagnostic value of peripheral blood composite inflammatory markers for identifying c…
Doctors may soon use a specific blood marker to tell if your appendicitis is simple or turning into a much more serious complication.
Case report of emergent embolization for ruptured internal thoracic artery pseudoaneurysm in a 42-year-old female
A rare artery rupture in a healthy woman was stopped with a catheter procedure
This case report describes a 42-year-old previously healthy female with a ruptured internal thoracic artery pseudoaneurysm presenting as hem…
A healthy 42-year-old woman faced a life-threatening artery rupture. Doctors used a catheter and coils to stop the bleeding before she was d…
Transrectal Ultrasound Characterization of Rectal Neuroendocrine Neoplasms Shows Feasibility in Small Retrospective Cohort
Doctors use ultrasound to map rare rectal tumors before surgery
This retrospective case analysis evaluated transrectal ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound in 17 patients with rectal neuroendocrine…
A new ultrasound method helps doctors map rare rectal tumors before surgery to plan better treatment plans for patients today
Open cyst deroofing plus albendazole shows low recurrence in pediatric cystic echinococcosis
Kids in Jordan get surgery for parasitic cysts with low return rates
This retrospective cohort study of 41 pediatric patients in Northern Jordan found that open cyst deroofing combined with albendazole resulte…
A new look at kids in Jordan shows surgery and medicine can stop dangerous parasites from returning after treatment
Feasibility Review of Portable Markerless Motion Capture for Knee OA
New tech brings knee pain insights to real-world settings
This review of a feasibility study involving 85 individuals with knee OA examined a portable markerless motion capture system.
Scientists are using smart cameras in community centers to see how knee osteoarthritis really affects movement, revealing new paths to perso…