bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
01/06/2017
Researchers examined the long-term effects of bariatric surgery in adolescents with severe obesity in a recent study.
01/06/2017
surgery
surgery
12/30/2016
A new study examined the rates of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events and morality after noncardiac surgery in the United States.
12/30/2016
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel
12/16/2016
The AAOS has approved new Appropriate Use Criteria for the management of carpal tunnel syndrome and the surgical management of osteoarthritis of the knee.
12/16/2016
Surgery
Surgery
06/03/2016
A recent study compared the risk of all-cause mortality in obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery and those not undergoing surgery.
06/03/2016
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/22/2016
Anthony Calabro, MA
Long-term data clarify recurrence and surgery rates after antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated appendicitis in adults.
04/22/2016
surgery
surgery
01/27/2016
Children with suspected non-accidental trauma receive better care when they are admitted to surgical service rather than a non-surgical service such as pediatrics, new findings show.
01/27/2016
Thyroid disease
Thyroid disease
11/19/2015
Primary hyperparathyroidism is underdiagnosed and undertreated in the United States, despite the benefits of parathyroidectomy. A new study aimed to better understand the variation in management of primary...
11/19/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/29/2015
Kate Young
A UK feasibility study found that conducting a randomized controlled trial comparing one- and two-stage knee revision surgery for prosthetic joint infection was not achievable due to low recruitment,...
09/29/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/26/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
In a randomized controlled trial, adding intrathecal nalbuphine to adductor canal block significantly reduced morphine requirements and improved pain control after total knee arthroplasty without increasing...
09/26/2015
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/02/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Perioperative GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with lower infection, readmission, and revision rates—and better mobility metrics—after spinal fusion in diabetic patients, with similar benefits in...
09/02/2015