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Spinal, General Anesthesia Result in Reliable Same-Day Discharge for Outpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty

03/08/2015

Researchers compared the patient outcomes of same-day discharge total joint arthroplasty with either spinal or general anesthesia at a free-standing ambulatory surgical center.

03/08/2015

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Acupuncture for Acute Musculoskeletal Pain Relief in Emergency Department Patients

11/30/2024

Miranda Manier, BA

Incorporating auricular and peripheral acupuncture into usual care may reduce acute musculoskeletal pain in emergency department patients.

11/30/2024

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Association Between Degree of Walking Ability and Bone Fracture Risk

04/12/2024

Jessica Ganga

A team of researchers sought to determine the association between walking ability as a predictor for bone fracture risk in certain adult populations.

04/12/2024

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Sharp Increase in Pickleball-Related Fractures During the Last 20 Years

02/26/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers set out to determine the prevalence of pickleball-related fractures examined in United States emergency departments from 2002 to 2022, as well the demographics associated with those fractures....

02/26/2024

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Global Disease Burden of Osteoarthritis Across Two Decades and Future Projections

01/10/2024

Jessica Ganga

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic and degenerative disease among adults. A group of experts estimated the disease’s burden spanning two decades and the projection of burden to 2050.

01/10/2024

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Associated With Common Musculoskeletal Disorders

09/01/2023

Jessica Ganga

In a prospective cohort study, researchers found associations between cardiovascular disease risk factors and the development of musculoskeletal disorders.

09/01/2023

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