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Cast Immobilization is Non-inferior to Surgery for Unstable Weber B Ankle Fractures: Results from the SUPER-FIN Trial

By MedXY 01/21/2026

The SUPER-FIN randomized trial reveals that cast immobilization is a viable, non-inferior alternative to surgery for unstable Weber B ankle fractures with a congruent mortise, leading to fewer complications and avoiding unnecessary hardware removal procedures.

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Rethinking the Knee: Can Targeting the ‘Hoffa’s Fat Pad’ Change the Future of Osteoarthritis Treatment?

By MedXY 01/06/2026

A groundbreaking clinical trial explores whether injecting steroids into the knee’s infrapatellar fat pad can alleviate pain and protect cartilage. While primary pain targets weren't met, the secondary findings offer a fascinating glimpse into the future of precision orthopedics.

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Cryotherapy After Total Knee Replacement: Limited Evidence for Modest Benefits

By MedXY 12/16/2025

Low-certainty evidence suggests cryotherapy may slightly reduce blood loss, pain, and swelling after total knee replacement, but clinical relevance remains uncertain.

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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.

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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.