Orthopedics – Page 3

Two-thirds of ACL-injured Patients Avoid Surgery at 2 Years: Nationwide Registry Shows Rehab-first Strategy Often Works but Younger, Pivoting-sport Athletes and Meniscal Tears Predict Delayed Reconstruction

By MedXY 11/01/2025

A Norwegian registry study reports that 63% of patients with primary ACL injury initially managed non‑operatively remained non‑operative at two years; younger age, participation in pivoting sports and baseline meniscal injury increased risk of delayed ACL reconstruction, while 2‑year KOOS scores were similar.

AI news Orthopedics

Digital‑Twin Decision Aid for Knee Osteoarthritis Improves Decision Quality and 6‑Month Function: Randomized Trial Results

By MedXY 11/01/2025

An AI-enabled decision aid that generated patient-specific digital twins improved decision quality, reduced decisional conflict and regret, and produced better 6–9 month knee function versus education alone in patients considering total knee arthroplasty.

news Nursing & care Orthopedics

Preventing Falls in Care Homes: What the 2025 Cochrane Review Now Recommends

By MedXY 10/31/2025

An evidence-based synthesis of the 2025 Cochrane review on fall-prevention in care facilities: which interventions work, for whom, and how to implement them in practice.

Internal Medicine news Orthopedics Rehabilitation Medicine

Physical Therapy for Degenerative Meniscal Tear: No Added Benefit Over Home Exercise Alone in Knee Pain Management

By MedXY 10/31/2025

A randomized trial shows that physical therapy and text message reminders do not significantly improve knee pain outcomes beyond a simple home exercise program in patients aged 45-85 with degenerative meniscal tears.

Clinical Updates Family Medicine & Nutrition news Orthopedics

Online Unsupervised Tai Chi Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis: Insights from the RETREAT Randomized Clinical Trial and Systematic Reviews

By MedXY 10/29/2025

This review synthesizes evidence from the RETREAT RCT and past systematic reviews, highlighting that an unsupervised online Tai Chi program significantly improves knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis, providing a scalable, accessible exercise option.

Cardiology Neurology Orthopedics

Long-Term Outcomes of Extracranial Vertebral Artery Reconstruction in Managing Symptomatic Vertebral Artery In-Stent Restenosis or Occlusion

By MedXY 10/24/2025

This study evaluates the efficacy of vertebral artery reconstruction surgery versus medical therapy in reducing stroke recurrence and improving neurological outcomes over a ten-year period.

Orthopedics Rehabilitation Medicine

Enhanced Exercise Rehabilitation via Tailored Adherence Support Improves Outcomes in Vertebral Fragility Fractures: Insights from the OPTIN Randomised Controlled Trial

By MedXY 10/24/2025

Integrating tailored adherence support into exercise rehabilitation for vertebral fragility fractures significantly improves functional mobility and walking capacity compared to standard exercise alone at 12 months.

news Orthopedics

Stem Cell Therapy for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head: Promise or Pitfall? A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/12/2025

This meta-analysis evaluates stem cell therapy combined with mechanical support for avascular necrosis of the femoral head, highlighting modest improvements in function and delayed disease progression compared to stem cells alone.

news Orthopedics Rheumatology

Evaluating Pilates for Knee Osteoarthritis: Efficacy, Safety, and Clinical Insights from Recent Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/11/2025

A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs indicates Pilates may improve pain and function in knee osteoarthritis patients, though evidence quality is low and safety data insufficient. Caution is warranted in interpreting results, highlighting a need for standardized future research.

news Orthopedics

Evaluating Long-Term Outcomes of Contemporary Arthroscopic Bankart Repair in Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Instability: Insights From a 10-Year Follow-Up Study

By MedXY 10/10/2025

This study examines long-term outcomes of a modern arthroscopic Bankart repair technique for traumatic anterior shoulder instability over a minimum 10-year follow-up, highlighting recurrence rates, risk factors, and functional results.

news Orthopedics Rheumatology

Diagnosing and Managing Methotrexate-Induced Osteopathy in Rheumatologic Practice

By MedXY 10/09/2025

Methotrexate-induced osteopathy, predominantly affecting postmenopausal women with rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, presents as stress fractures in the lower limbs. Early MRI or bone scintigraphy aids diagnosis, and discontinuing methotrexate shows favorable outcomes.

news Orthopedics Rheumatology

Evaluating Implementation Strategies for Group Physical Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: Insights from a Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 10/05/2025

A cluster randomized trial found that enhanced implementation support for group physical therapy in knee osteoarthritis did not significantly improve patient enrollment compared to foundational support, highlighting challenges in fostering referrals despite high therapy attendance.

Clinical Updates Family Medicine & Nutrition news Orthopedics Specialties

Evaluating the Impact of Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Home Exercise on Vertebral Fracture Prevention in Older Adults: Insights from the DO-HEALTH Trial

By MedXY 09/20/2025

The DO-HEALTH trial found that vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation did not reduce vertebral fracture rates in healthy seniors, while a simple home exercise program lowered fracture incidence in women and slowed fracture progression overall, highlighting exercise’s potential role in vertebral fracture prevention.

Clinical Updates news Nursing & care Orthopedics Specialties

Efficacy and Safety of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults: Results from a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/20/2025

A multisite randomized trial demonstrates that acupuncture, both standard and enhanced, significantly improves chronic low back pain-related disability in older adults compared to usual medical care, with sustained benefits and a favorable safety profile.

Clinical Updates Family Medicine & Nutrition Orthopedics Specialties

Personalized Anti-Inflammatory Diet Modulates Gut Microbiome and Metabolome to Alleviate Osteoarthritis Pain

By MedXY 09/16/2025

A 4-week anti-inflammatory dietary intervention in knee osteoarthritis patients led to targeted shifts in gut microbiota and metabolite profiles associated with significant pain reduction, highlighting the potential of microbiome-informed nutritional strategies for OA management.

Allergy & Immunology Clinical Updates Dermatology news Orthopedics Specialties

Combination Targeted Therapy in Psoriatic Arthritis: Evaluating Infection Risks and Usage Patterns

By MedXY 09/03/2025

This article evaluates the prevalence and infection risks associated with combination targeted therapies in adults with psoriatic arthritis, revealing no significant increase in serious or opportunistic infections compared to standard therapy.

Clinical Updates news Nursing & care Orthopedics Specialties

Revolutionizing Osteoporosis Screening in High-Risk Older Men: The Impact of a Remote Bone Health Service

By MedXY 09/02/2025

A cluster randomized trial demonstrates a centralized remote bone health service significantly improves osteoporosis screening, treatment initiation, adherence, and bone density outcomes in high-risk older men compared to usual care.

Family Medicine & Nutrition news Nursing & care Orthopedics Specialties

Nurse-Led Targeted Osteoporosis Screening Enhances Bone Health in At-Risk Older Men: Insights from a Veterans Affairs Cluster Randomized Trial

By MedXY 09/02/2025

A Veterans Affairs study demonstrates that a centralized nurse-led program markedly improves osteoporosis screening, treatment initiation, and adherence in men aged 65-85, leading to better bone density and potential reduction in fracture risk.

AI Clinical Updates news Orthopedics Specialties

Personalized Gait Retraining: A Promising Conservative Approach to Medial Knee Osteoarthritis

By MedXY 09/01/2025

A randomized trial shows that personalized foot progression angle modifications significantly reduce medial knee pain and slow cartilage degeneration in medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.

Family Medicine & Nutrition Orthopedics Specialties

Comparative Effectiveness of Cupping and Scraping Therapy Versus NSAIDs for Chronic Nonspecific Low-Back Pain: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

By MedXY 08/26/2025

A recent multicenter randomized trial demonstrates superior short-term efficacy of cupping and scraping therapy with medicated balm over NSAIDs with capsaicin plasters in reducing pain and improving quality of life for chronic nonspecific low-back pain.