In a large retrospective study, semaglutide users undergoing posterior cervical fusion had higher risks of pseudoarthrosis and dysphagia at 2 years. However, perioperative costs were significantly lower...
A phase 1 study of collagenase clostridium histolyticum in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis demonstrated meaningful improvements in pain, function, and treatment satisfaction through day 84.
A post hoc analysis of a phase 2 trial found that collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) significantly improved pain, function, and nodule characteristics in a selected subgroup of patients with plantar...
A retrospective study finds that early surgical debridement in diabetic foot ulcers complicated by osteomyelitis significantly improves healing time, infection control, and amputation rates compared with...
Succinylcholine is commonly used for rapid neuromuscular blockade but is associated with a high incidence of postoperative myalgias that can impair early recovery. This study evaluates whether using...
Patients who used statins for at least 4 weeks prior to total hip arthroplasty experienced significantly lower rates of venous thromboembolism within 90 days postoperatively. No significant differences were...
A large database study reveals a dose-dependent association between opioid use and risk of surgical and medical complications following primary shoulder arthroplasty.
A new study found that an AI system achieved diagnostic accuracy nearly identical to that of an experienced orthopedic surgeon in detecting distal radius fractures on wrist radiographs.
A retrospective analysis of more than 38,000 patients found that outpatient revision total knee arthroplasty is not associated with higher rates of perioperative complications or repeat revisions compared...
In a randomized controlled trial, buprenorphine patches failed to improve pain or functional outcomes compared with standard oral analgesics after rotator cuff surgery but may be linked to fewer transient...
