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Does a Preoperative Peripheral Nerve Block Reduce Long-Term Opioid Use After Shoulder and Knee Surgery?

12/22/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

In a retrospective review, researchers assessed the influence of preoperative peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) on postoperative opioid use following total shoulder and knee surgeries. Their findings,...

12/22/2025

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Research Summary

Patients Reporting Satisfaction After Total Knee Arthroplasty Show Greater Gains in Pain, Function

10/09/2025

Miranda Manier, BA

In a study examining postoperative outcomes 1 year after total knee arthroplasty, researchers explored how changes in pain and function relate to patient satisfaction—and which clinical factors may help...

10/09/2025

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Research Summary

AI Matches Orthopedic Surgeons in Diagnosing Distal Radius Fractures on Wrist Radiographs

08/07/2025

Kate Young

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.

08/07/2025

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Research Summary

Early Postoperative Pain Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty vs Rotator Cuff Repair

08/06/2025

Miranda Manier, BA

A prospective study assessed 14-day pain levels and opioid use in patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty or rotator cuff repair.

08/06/2025

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RESEARCH SUMMARY

No Added Pain Relief Benefit with Buprenorphine Patches after Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

08/05/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

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...

08/05/2025

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