Healthcare News
Steroid injections may provide longer lasting benefits for hip pain than current best care
Steroid injections appear to lead to significantly greater pain relief and movement for up to four months than current best care in adults with hip osteoarthritis, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.
Early surgery not superior for meniscal tears in young adults
Early meniscal surgery is not superior to a strategy of exercise and education with the option of later surgery among young, active adults with meniscal tears, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in NEJM Evidence.
Managing pain after knee, shoulder surgeries without opioids
A pain management regimen without opioids offered the same pain relief as common prescription opioids, according to two recent studies of common sports surgeries.
What exercises should people with hip arthritis avoid?
People with hip arthritis can use exercise as a way to improve their mobility and reduce pain and stiffness. However, certain types of exercises may worsen the pain.
DePuy Synthes announces two new additions to Attune knee portfolio
DePuy Synthes announced the additions of the Attune cementless fixed-bearing knee with Affixium 3DP technology and the Attune medial-stabilized knee system, according to a press release.
