Hospitalization costs for umbilical hernia repair rose then fell in a Beijing cohort of 1,578 patients
Why Belly-Button Hernia Surgery Got Cheaper Again After Years of Rising Bills
This retrospective cohort study analyzed 1,578 adult patients undergoing umbilical hernia repair at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital from 2012 to 2…
A 13-year look at thousands of belly-button hernia surgeries shows the bill rose for years, then unexpectedly turned a corner.
Endo-PLIF vs MIS-TLIF in elderly lumbar degenerative disease shows reduced blood loss and hospital stay
For elderly spine patients, one small incision surgery may mean less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay
A retrospective comparative study of 77 elderly patients with lumbar degenerative diseases found that uniportal endoscopic posterior lumbar …
A single small incision surgery for elderly spine patients resulted in less blood loss, less fluid drainage, and shorter hospital stays comp…
One-stage hindfoot debridement and arthrodesis improved pain and function in 21 patients with chronic infections
Can a single surgery finally stop chronic foot infections and restore your mobility?
This retrospective study evaluated 21 patients with chronic hindfoot infections treated via one-stage debridement and arthrodesis using exte…
A single surgery combining joint fusion and infection cleanup sharply reduced pain and restored movement for patients with stubborn chronic …
Retrospective CT study reports ACP pneumatization prevalence and morphological patterns in Thai adults
New Map for Skull Base Surgery Risks
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 400 anterior clinoid process (ACP) pneumatizations from 200 patients in a Thai population aged 10 …
A new map reveals air pockets in skull bones occur in over 30% of people, raising risks of dangerous leaks and vision loss during surgery.
Guideline review compares tenodesis versus tenotomy for long head of biceps tendon pathology
Should you cut your tendon or anchor it back in place for biceps pain?
This guideline review evaluates tenodesis (subpectoral and non-subpectoral) against tenotomy for long head of biceps tendon pathology.
Cutting or reattaching a biceps tendon works equally well for pain, but one option risks a muscle bunching near the elbow while the other do…
Meta-analysis finds ketamine shows no significant pain benefit for acute bone fractures in adults
Ketamine Does Not Reduce Pain in Broken Bones
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,453 adult patients with acute bone fractures found ketamine monotherapy or adjuvant therapy showe…
Ketamine does not reduce pain in broken bones versus standard care, yet patients face higher risks of nervous system and psychiatric side ef…
Modified clavipectoral block reduces pain and hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in clavicular surgery
A New Nerve Block Offers Pain Relief Without the Scary Side Effect
In this RCT of 56 patients undergoing midshaft clavicular surgery, ultrasound-guided modified clavipectoral fascial plane block plus superfi…
For patients needing collarbone surgery, a new nerve block technique provides equal pain relief without the risk of temporary breathing musc…
Meta-analysis shows ERAS care improves recovery and reduces complications in laparoscopic nephrectomy for renal cancer
ERAS Care Helps Kidney Cancer Patients Heal Faster
This meta-analysis evaluated enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) versus traditional care in 2,361 patients undergoing laparoscopic radica…
Kidney cancer patients recovering from surgery heal faster with a special plan, eating and walking sooner while spending less time in the ho…
Modified surgical technique shows shorter recovery times versus traditional surgery for complex anal fistula
New Fistula Surgery Cuts Healing Time in Half
A 12-month RCT in 102 patients with MRI-confirmed complex anal fistula compared a modified surgical technique (internal opening displacement…
A new fistula surgery cuts healing time in half and hospital stays by more than half while keeping bowel control intact.
Anal fistula incidence higher in diabetic patients; current management strategies may be suboptimal
Diabetes Makes Fistulas Harder to Heal
A narrative review examining diabetic patients with cryptoglandular anal fistula found anal fistula incidence is 1.81–2.01 times higher than…
Managing blood sugar before surgery is the single most important step to stop infections and help wounds close faster.
Circumferential block provides superior pain control versus hematoma block for distal radius fracture reduction
A Gentler Way to Set a Broken Wrist Is Hiding in Plain Sight
In a randomized controlled trial of 51 patients with distal radius fractures, circumferential block demonstrated significantly lower pain sc…
Doctors have found a significantly better way to numb the agonizing pain of resetting a broken wrist, and it’s already in their toolkit.
Meta-analysis of 3200 patients compares four distal radius fracture treatments
What's the best way to heal a broken wrist? A new review compares four options
A meta-analysis of 27 studies including 3200 patients with distal radius fractures compared volar locking plate fixation, percutaneous pinni…
Surgery with pins or plates offers better wrist function than bracing, though pinning carries a higher infection risk compared to plate surg…