Surgical resection versus active surveillance for desmoid tumours at one year
Should You Have Surgery for a Desmoid Tumor, or Wait?
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 76 patients with desmoid tumours treated at the National Cancer Centre Singapore.
Surgery for desmoid tumors does not trigger growth as feared, and complete removal offers stable long-term results better than waiting.
Retrospective cohort study examines PVP in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures and adjacent fracture risk
After Spine Surgery, a Hidden Risk Lurks in Nearby Bones
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 429 patients with osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures who underwent initial single-level …
Knowing which patients are most likely to fracture a neighboring vertebra after minimally invasive spine surgery could allow doctors to inte…
Selective transfer via Collingwood Hip Fracture Rule reduced median travel distance for hip fracture patients in Ontario LTC
Hip Fracture Patients Could Travel Less, But Not Everyone Wins
This retrospective cross-sectional analysis examined transport distances for Ontario long-term care residents with hip fractures.
A new map-based study shows that while direct transport saves time for broken hips, it creates a heavy burden for emergency crews in remote …
LESS vs conventional laparoscopy shows no significant differences in perioperative outcomes for benign adnexal diseases
Does single-incision surgery offer real benefits for ovarian conditions?
A meta-analysis of 8 RCTs in patients with benign adnexal diseases found no significant differences between laparoendoscopic single-site sur…
Single-incision surgery for benign ovarian conditions offers no advantage over traditional laparoscopy for pain, recovery, or safety.
Meta-analysis compares femoral stem designs in total hip arthroplasty, showing varied revision and complication risks
Which hip replacement stem lasts longer and causes fewer problems?
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 51,375 stems in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty found anatomic stems had the hig…
Newer hip replacement stems last longer and cause fewer problems like loosening, but they carry a higher risk of serious joint infections co…
Narrative review suggests spontaneous-breathing anesthesia may offer cognitive protection in elderly surgical patients
Breathing Naturally Might Protect Elderly Brains
A narrative review of existing clinical evidence suggests spontaneous-breathing anesthesia may have cognitive protective effects compared to…
Letting older patients breathe naturally during surgery could help keep their minds sharp by reducing brain stress and inflammation.
Systematic review of glycolytic reprogramming in macrophages during bacterial infection reveals metabolic-immune coupling mechanisms
Your Body's Hidden Battle: How Bacteria Hijack Your Immune System's Fuel
This systematic review examined glycolytic reprogramming and immune responses in macrophages driven by bacterial infection.
Bacteria secretly rewire your immune cells' energy source to weaken defenses, offering new targets for fighting stubborn, antibiotic-resista…
Oxidative stress drives steroid-induced necrosis of femoral head; antioxidants may help maintain redox balance
Why Steroid Pills Can Quietly Starve Your Hip Bone
This systematic review examined the role of oxidative stress and various antioxidant classes in steroid-induced necrosis of the femoral head…
Steroid pills used for asthma and lupus may quietly starve hip bones of blood through oxidative stress, potentially leading to bone death an…
Surgical exploration resolved recurrent hemarthrosis in a patient with total knee arthroplasty
Knee Bleeding Solved Without Major Angio
This case report describes a 69-year-old woman with recurrent hemarthrosis following total knee arthroplasty.
When knee bleeding won't stop after scans say "all clear," a surgeon's direct look is the only way to find the hidden leak.
Displaced lesser trochanter fragment caused profunda femoris vein laceration in an 83-year-old with intertrochanteric fracture
A Bone Fragment, a Hidden Vein, and Why Preop Scans Matter
This case report describes an 83-year-old male with an intertrochanteric fracture who sustained a displaced lesser trochanteric fragment.
A rare but serious complication during hip fracture surgery shows why careful review of preoperative scans can change the operation — and th…
Aesthetic suturing improved scar outcomes compared to conventional suturing in traffic accident lacerations
Better Scars From Traffic Accident Wounds
This retrospective observational cohort study included 117 patients with traffic accident-related injuries treated between March 2023 and Se…
Getting a wound closed with careful, aesthetic stitches leads to better-looking scars and happier patients without adding extra danger.
Structured training accelerates proficiency in pulsed Thulium laser enucleation for benign prostatic enlargement
A New Prostate Surgery Is Easier for Surgeons to Master
This prospective analysis examined learning curves for pulsed Thulium laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) among three surgeons with v…
A new prostate laser technique is easier to master than older methods, helping more surgeons safely treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged …