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Regional anesthesia tied to lower opioid use in TKA, THA
Source: Medical Xpress
Regional anesthesia is associated with a lower opioid consumption in both knee and hip replacement surgeries, compared to general anesthesia, according to a study published May 14 in PAIN Practice.
Health Tip: What To Expect From Joint Replacement Surgery
Source: Health Day
Joint replacement surgery removes damaged parts of a joint and replaces them with man-made parts. The goal is to restore function and reduce pain and inflammation.
New surgery for groin pain found to be more effective than physiotherapy
Source: Medical Xpress
As the FIFA World Cup approaches researchers have found that keyhole surgery could help get injured footballers back on the pitch faster than physiotherapy-led treatments. The team has analysed two treatments for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome which refers to a problem with the hip's ball and socket joint.
Improving outcomes for serious knee injuries
Source: Medical Xpress
Outcomes might improve, a new UConn study says, if clinicians take into account a patient's emotional response to their injury, as well as their levels of pain and physical strength, as part of the rehabilitation process.
Study launched to see if weight loss surgery before knee replacement improves outcomes
Source: Medical Xpress
Could weight loss surgery before knee replacement improve outcomes or even eliminate the need for joint replacement in severely overweight patients? A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) aims to answer that question.