New research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that for some elderly patients with unstable ankle fractures, a below-the-knee cast with minimal padding may produce similar outcomes as surgical fixation. “Close contact casting was delivered successfully for most participants, substantially reducing the number of patients requiring invasive surgical procedures at the […]
Do After-Hours Surgeries Carry More Risks?
New research that examined the 30-day survival rate of patients who underwent surgeries at different times of the day suggests that patients are more likely to die as a result of the operation if it takes place at night as opposed to surgeries performed during regular daytime hours. The results were based on the 30-day […]
The 5 Most Common Ankle Injuries
Ankle injuries are some of the most common injuries people suffer on a daily basis, especially during exercise or athletic activity. But not all ankle injuries are the same. Some are minor, some are mild, and some do major damage. Today, we take a look at five of the most common ankle injuries that people […]
What Injuries Are Most Likely To End An NFL Career?
NFL Career-Ending Injuries For their study, researchers analyzed the injuries and rehabilitation of 559 NFL players who underwent surgery for an orthopedic injury between 2003 and 2013. Players were then tracked for two years after their injury to see which injuries ended up being career-threatening. Here’s what they found: Overall, 79 percent of players in […]
Nerve Decompression For Diabetic Neuropathy
Recently I read an article that spoke about the benefits of surgical decompression as a option for patients with diabetic neuropathy. As we’ve mentioned before, diabetic neuropathy is a troublesome condition. Diabetics with the condition will suffer from nerve damage in their feet, and this can cause immense pain with each step. As the article states, […]
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