Preoperative Opioid Use, Fatigue Severity May Predict Pain After TKA
Preoperative risk factors, including opioid use and fatigue severity, may be an important part of preoperative screening to determine post-TKA pain outcomes.
Orthopedics
OrthoDx: Pediatric Humerus Fracture
A 9-year-old girl presents to the emergency department with a humerus fracture that she sustained after falling off of a trampoline.
Adverse Events Up With Tourniquet Use in Knee Replacement
For patients undergoing knee replacement surgery, use of a tourniquet may increase the risk for serious adverse events.
Vegans Have Increased Risk for Total, Main-Site Fractures
Vegans have increased risks for total fractures and some site-specific fractures compared with meat eaters.
OrthoDx: Pain Relief for Knee Osteoarthritis
A woman seeks relief of chronic right knee pain due to osteoarthritis.
OrthoDx: Humerus Fracture After Slipping on Ice
A 76-year-old woman fractures her humerus by slipping and falling onto her right shoulder. What is the best treatment option for this patient?
Risk for Bone Fractures Up for Patients With Psoriatic Diseases
For adults with psoriatic diseases, the likelihood of developing bone fractures is increased, although they have no increased risk for osteoporosis.
OrthoDx: Athlete With Persistent Sesamoid Pain
A 17-year-old athlete presents with pain in her right great toe that has persisted for 3 months.
Ortho Dx: Shoulder Pain Following a Tractor Accident
A man presents with pain in his left shoulder after he fell off of his tractor.
Recognizing and Diagnosing Avascular Necrosis of the Hip in Primary Care
Clinicians must be well-versed in distinguishing the exact etiology of avascular necrosis of the hip in order to prevent further injury and recommend the best course of treatment.
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