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Increased narcotic use seen after shoulder arthroplasty with interscalene block plus Exparel
Posted in: Shoulder | Posted on: 27-Nov-2018
Patients who received interscalene brachial plexus block plus soft tissue infiltration with Exparel when undergoing primary shoulder arthroplasty used significantly more narcotics postoperatively and had no significant reduction in pain scores in the early postoperative period compared with patients who received interscalene brachial plexus block alone, according to results published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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Another step toward the hand prosthesis of the future
Posted in: Hand and Elbow | Posted on: 27-Nov-2018
Researchers stimulated the nerves of an amputated arm with signals very similar to the natural ones, succeeding in "imitating the colors" of the evoked sensations of the various types of receptors and related nerve fibers present in the fingertips of the hand. This has brought greater realism and greater functionality of the feelings experienced by patients.
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What should I do if my child is pigeon toed?
Posted in: Foot and Ankle | Posted on: 27-Nov-2018
Seeing a child's toes point inward may cause concern for a parent. However, this common and painless condition, known as pigeon toe or pediatric intoeing, is common in children up to the age of 8 years.
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New gene variants associated with chronic back pain
Posted in: Spine | Posted on: 27-Nov-2018
Chronic back pain is the number one cause of years lived with disability worldwide. Medical researchers have now identified three novel genetic variants associated with chronic back pain.
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Seven exercises for shoulder arthritis
Posted in: Shoulder | Posted on: 27-Nov-2018
Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, including the shoulder joints. Performing specific exercises on a regular basis can help relieve the symptoms of arthritis, which include pain and swelling.
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What Caused My Infected Knee and How Do I Treat It?
Posted in: Knee | Posted on: 26-Nov-2018
A knee infection is a serious medical condition that often requires immediate and aggressive treatment. When bacteria contaminate the synovial fluid that lubricates your knee joint, an infection called a septic joint can be the result.
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Health Tip: Understanding Hip Replacement Surgery
Posted in: Hip | Posted on: 26-Nov-2018
During hip replacement surgery, a surgeon will remove damaged or diseased parts of the joint and replace them with man-made parts. The replaced hip should last about 15 to 20 years, the US. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases says.
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Medicine Balls: Exercise tools that add fun to fitness
Posted on: 26-Nov-2018
Consider working out with a medicine ball, an inexpensive fitness tool that's exploding in popularity. This weighted ball helps you develop strength, endurance and even flexibility and many exercises are done with a partner, adding a fun dimension to workouts.
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What you need to know about shoulder pain and shoulder surgery
Posted in: Shoulder | Posted on: 24-Oct-2018
The part of the body we call the shoulder consists of several joints that work with tendons and muscles to allow the arm to move in many directions. We can bowl a perfect game or reach the top shelf thanks to this system of joints, muscles and tendons. However, it is possible to overextend the shoulder and end up with pain. When your shoulder is painful, everyday life activities become difficult.
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Prolonged opioid use before knee or hip replacement surgery increases risk of poor outcomes
Posted in: Hip | Posted on: 24-Oct-2018
Patients who take prescription opioids for more than 60 days before total knee or hip replacement surgery are at significantly higher risk of being readmitted to the hospital and of undergoing repeat joint-replacement surgery, compared to patients with no preoperative opioid use, reports a study in the July 18 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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