ACFAS Conference Coverage
ACFAS Conference Coverage
03/27/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A retrospective analysis comparing fixation techniques for intra-articular calcaneal fractures found that screw-only fixation was associated with faster return to activity and showed similar union rates and...
03/27/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/26/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A prospective trial evaluated the role of kinesio tape as an adjunct to conventional treatment for acute ankle sprains in an emergency department setting, focusing on pain relief, analgesic use, and patient...
02/26/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/21/2025
Kate Young
A recent study found that patients undergoing knee replacement surgery managed postoperative pain and opioid use effectively, regardless of whether they received education through a webinar, in-person...
02/21/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
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
Research Summary
Research Summary
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
Research summary
Research summary
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
Research Summary
Research Summary
08/10/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
In a post hoc analysis of the EXCEED study, researchers found that secukinumab and adalimumab—two biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic medications—showed similar efficacy in the resolution of enthesitis...
08/10/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
06/05/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
The authors set out to determine implant survivorship and patient satisfaction of robotic-arm—assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at 10-years follow-up.
06/05/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/22/2023
A team of researchers examined the association between combined hormonal contraceptive use in women and its protection against musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
02/22/2023
Fractures
Fractures
02/02/2023
The researchers compared the efficacy of thromboprophylaxis with aspirin to low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with orthopedic trauma.
02/02/2023