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Recon
Postoperative radiation may not be needed to prevent HO in THA patients with ankylosing spondylitis
By Casey Tingle Investigators of this study found no statistically significant difference in the rates of heterotopic ossification at 12-month…
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5 key notes on the European spine devices market
By Laura Dyrda Here are five key notes on the European spinal devices market according to a new report from Medical Market…
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Extremities
Spontaneous knee effusion may be a symptom of Lyme disease
Spontaneous knee effusion can be a primary symptom of Lyme disease, even without the presence of other primary symptoms, according…
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Recon
Busting some common medical myths
By Dr. Kevin Stone In my 25 years of practicing as an orthopaedic surgeon, working with athletes and people with…
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Spine
5 things to know on disc degeneration after scoliosis spinal fusion
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spinal Deformity examines lumbar degeneration after spinal fusion in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.…
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Spine
6 trends for spine in ASCs — Spinal stenosis procedures jump 2,000% in 12 years
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines the utilization of ambulatory surgical procedures for intervertebral disc disorders and spinal…
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Sports Medicine
Study finds football concussions drop after WIAA practice changes, could help other sports
By Jennifer Kliese MADISON (WKOW) — UW-Madison researchers have found a statewide effort to keep high school football players safer…
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Spine
5 things to know on disc degeneration after scoliosis spinal fusion
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spinal Deformity examines lumbar degeneration after spinal fusion in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.…
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Spine
Titanium vs. PEEK: Is there a difference in wear debris for spinal implants?
By Laura Dyrda The Spine Journal accepted a new study based on in-vitro research titled “Does Impaction of Titanium-Coated Interbody Fusion…
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8 surprising topics your spine patients are researching
By Stephanie Burke It’s not remarkable that common phrases like “lower back strain” and “pulled muscle” are frequent search terms…
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Spine
Spinal fusion, physiotherapy vs. physiotherapy for radiculopathy: 7 key factors in favor of surgery
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines the outcomes for patients with anterior cervical decompression and fusion with physiotherapy…
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Spine
Does vancomycin help spinal tumor patients? 5 key notes
By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examines intrawound vancomycin to prevent surgical site infection for patients with spinal tumors…
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Spine
InVivo’s pilot study expands to 10 spinal cord injury patients — 5 key notes
By Laura Dyrda The FDA approved an expansion for the InVivo pilot study for the investigational Neuro-Spinal Scaffold. Here are five key…
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5 things to know about the optimal spinal fusion length
By Laura Dyrda A new study presented at the 30th Annual North American Spine Society meeting challenges conventional wisdom about…
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Extremities
Soft Tissue Regeneration Announces Initiation of L-C Ligament® Clinical Trial
Soft Tissue Regeneration, Inc. (STR), the developer of resorbable polymer scaffolds for the repair of soft tissue injuries, today announced it…
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