Orthopedics
Original Research
Fluoroscopically Guided Lateral Approach Hip Injection
A retrospective comparison study of the anterior-oblique and lateral approach to hip injection procedures suggests that the...
Pilot Program
A Robotic Hand Device Safety Study for People With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
This study of the FES Hand Glove 200 device suggests possible efficacy in enhancing range of motion of various wrist and finger joints.
News
Restricting opioids after knee surgery did not increase refills
Prescribing lesser quantities of opioids after total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty is safe and effective.
Original Research
Restless Legs Syndrome Among Veterans With Spinal Cord Lesions
Researchers developed a restless legs syndrome questionnaire using diagnostic criteria to assess its prevalence among veterans with spinal cord...
News
Possible mortality risk seen with tramadol in osteoarthritis
Older patients taking tramadol for osteoarthritis had significantly higher mortality risk than did patients taking NSAIDs.
Original Research
Trends in VA Telerehabilitation Patients and Encounters Over Time and by Rurality
Telerehabilitation fills a need and helps ensure treatment adherence for rural and other veterans who find it difficult to access health care.
Original Research
Evaluation of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria for the Nonarthroplasty Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in Veterans
While patients without knee instability use more nonarthroplasty treatments over a longer period prior to total knee arthroplasty, patients with...
Conference Coverage
Emicizumab performs well in surgical setting
PRAGUE – Based on the experience in this small study, bleeding complications were most common during dental procedures.
News
HIV, HBV, and HCV Increase Risks After Joint Replacement
After joint replacement the risk of infection and other complications increase in patients with hepatitis and HIV within 30 to...
Case Reports
Acute Aortic Occlusion With Spinal Cord Infarction
Abrupt onset bilateral leg pain, sphincter dysfunction, and stigmata of vascular compromise with lower extremity mottling and cool skin should...