Low junctional Hounsfield unit ratio associated with proximal junctional kyphosis after spinal deformity surgery
Bone density scan ratio may help predict spinal complication risk after surgery
A retrospective case-control study of 126 patients who underwent adult spinal deformity surgery found that a lower junctional Hounsfield uni…
A simple bone density ratio from pre-surgery scans may help predict the risk of spinal curvature returning after major spine surgery.
Cross-sectional study compares PODCI scores in children with cerebral palsy versus general population
Study compares function and quality of life in children with and without cerebral palsy
This cross-sectional study of 7,708 children ages 2-18 years (2,470 with cerebral palsy, 5,238 general population) found statistically signi…
Children with cerebral palsy show different motor function and happiness trends compared to peers, with happiness scores dropping more sharp…
PRP injection associated with lower healthcare use and costs versus lumbar surgery for DDD in retrospective study
For back pain, could an injection be a simpler, cheaper path than surgery?
A retrospective observational cohort study of adults with lumbar DDD compared PRP injection to lumbar fusion or decompression procedures.
Adults with back pain who received PRP injections instead of major spine surgery spent significantly less money and needed fewer follow-up v…
Meta-analysis finds 20.7% concussion prevalence in mixed martial arts athletes
How common are concussions in MMA fighters? A new review finds one in five
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 2,520 reports on MMA athletes found a pooled concussion prevalence of 20.68% (95% CI 17.66, 23.69).
Mixed martial arts fighters face a one in five chance of concussion, according to new data from over 2,500 injury reports.
CVC catheters reduce puncture site leakage versus CPNB catheters for fascia iliaca block in elderly hip fracture surgery
For hip fracture pain relief, does the catheter type matter for leakage?
A 64-patient RCT in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture fixation compared single-lumen CVCs to CPNB catheters for continuous fascia ili…
After hip surgery, a common pain relief method involves a catheter that can leak at the skin.
Review describes characteristics of 3D printing, VR, and AR simulation for laparoscopic HBP surgery training
How can new tech help surgeons practice complex operations before touching a patient?
A narrative systematic review synthesizes advancements in simulation modalities for laparoscopic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery traini…
A new review looks at how 3D printing, virtual reality, and augmented reality could help surgeons train for tricky liver and pancreas surger…
Observational study finds distinct injury patterns by sport and sex in 307 young Chinese athletes
Study in Beijing schools finds distinct injury patterns in young athletes by sport and sex
An observational cohort study of 307 young athletes in Beijing schools used an integrated motor function assessment framework to examine inj…
Young male athletes mostly suffer leg injuries while female volleyball players face shoulder injuries, showing school sports need tailored p…
Multilayer facial fat grafting with processed adipose products shows aesthetic improvement in retrospective cohort
Study finds multilayer fat grafting improved facial appearance in all 105 patients
A retrospective cohort study of 105 patients undergoing facial rejuvenation with multilayer fat grafting using high-density fat, adipose mat…
A new facial fat grafting technique improved appearance in all 105 patients, with satisfaction scores jumping from 5.3 to 8.0 and no major c…
NLR, SII, and appendiceal diameter combination shows diagnostic accuracy for complicated appendicitis
Can simple blood tests and a scan help doctors spot a more serious appendicitis?
A retrospective single-center diagnostic cohort study of 207 patients with pathologically confirmed appendicitis found that combining…
Combining two simple blood markers with a scan width helps doctors spot serious appendicitis about 87% of the time before surgery.
Neuroendoscopic surgery shows higher hematoma reduction than stereotactic aspiration in intraparenchymal hemorrhage
Which surgery removes more brain blood clots? One method cleared over 90%
A retrospective cohort study of 199 patients with intraparenchymal hemorrhage found neuroendoscopic surgery (NS) achieved a median hematoma …
A camera-guided brain surgery cleared over 90% of blood clots, while a suction method removed only about 22% in patients with bleeding insid…
Short-segment fixation for lumbar fractures linked to 36% radiographic adjacent segment degeneration
After spine surgery for a fracture, do new problems show up on X-rays?
A retrospective cohort of 55 patients with traumatic lumbar fractures found radiographic adjacent segment degeneration (ASD) in 36.4% after …
After spine surgery for a fracture, X-rays showed wear in over a third of patients, yet their pain and disability scores stayed the same.
Single-shot regional anesthesia likely reduces early pain and opioid use in rib fracture patients
Can a single nerve block ease the agony of broken ribs?
A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 738 adult rib fracture patients found that single-shot regional anesthesia (SSRA) technique…
A targeted nerve block can cut pain sharply in the first hours after broken ribs and reduce opioid needs, a review of 738 patients shows.