Oral bone mineral density-reducing medications may increase risk of revision TKA
Healio » Orthopedics
by Max R. Wursta
12h ago
Results showed patients who take bone mineral density-reducing medications, such as antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, glucocorticoids and proton pump inhibitors, may be at increased risk for revision total knee arthroplasty. Researchers used a national administrative claims database to perform a retrospective study of data from 1,276,209 patients who underwent primary TKA between January 2010 and December 2022. According to the study, researchers compared outcomes between patients who took at least one BMD-reducing medication within 6 months of surgery (n=502,927) vs. patients wh ..read more
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Study: Industry payment distributions may be skewed by 0.1% of physician earners
Healio » Orthopedics
by Max R. Wursta
12h ago
According to published results, industry payment distributions may be skewed by the 0.1% of physicians in each specialty who were paid more than $1 million from 2013 to 2022. Ahmed Sayed, MBBS, and colleagues used data from the open payments platform to analyze industry payments to physicians of various specialties from August 2013 to December 2022. Researchers also analyzed the top 25 drugs and top 25 medical devices related to the most industry payments during the same period. According to the study, 85,087,744 industry payments were made to 826,313 physicians for a total value of $12.13 ..read more
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Risk for total hip arthroplasty rises with intake of fatty acids
Healio » Orthopedics
by Justin Cooper
1d ago
The risk for total hip arthroplasty increases with higher baseline dietary intake of arachidonic acid, as well as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research. However, intake of these fatty acids did not significantly increase risk for total knee arthroplasty. “There is considerable evidence that dietary fatty acid intake and composition of polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 [n-3] PUFAs and omega-6 [n-6] PUFAs) distinctly influence the maintenance of bone and joint health and are implicated in the development and ..read more
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Elevated BMI may not increase risks of dislocation, revision after THA
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by Max R. Wursta
1d ago
Published results showed patients with a higher BMI had no differences in rates of dislocation or revision at 1 year to 2 years after primary total hip arthroplasty compared with patients with a normal BMI. Alexander J. Acuña, MD, and colleagues from Rush University Medical Center retrospectively analyzed data from 8,931 patients who underwent elective primary THA for osteoarthritis between 2010 and 2022. Researchers categorized patients into cohorts based on whether they had a BMI of 25 kg/m2 to 29.9 kg/m2 (n=2,313); 30 kg/m2 to 34.9 kg/m2 (n= 2,230); 35 kg/m2 to 39.9 kg/m2 (n=1,852); 40 kg ..read more
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National Athletic Trainers' Association updates statement on management of concussions
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1d ago
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association hosted a virtual media briefing to update its recommendations for the management of sport-related concussions, according to a press release. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) had last updated its recommendations for concussion management in 2014. Intended as a document to bridge the gap between the 2014 position statement and the current state of concussion evidence, the document features more than 25 new and updated recommendations based on published literature, recommendations from other organizations and discrepancies ..read more
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CT-detected knee cartilage mineralization predicts MRI cartilage worsening in same area
Healio » Orthopedics
by Justin Cooper
2d ago
CT detection of intra-articular mineralization in knee cartilage, resulting from calcium crystal deposition, may predict MRI detection of worsening cartilage in the same area, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. “Whether calcium crystals may be a cause or consequence of OA has not been clear. Studies to date have been conflicting in this regard,” Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, told Healio. “Understanding whether calcium crystals are a pathologic culprit rather than just an innocent ..read more
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High hospital quality ratings, rankings linked with decreased TJA readmission penalties
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by Max R. Wursta
2d ago
Results showed high Medicare hospital star ratings and recognition on the top 50 orthopedic hospital rankings from U.S. News & World Report were associated with reduced likelihood of readmission penalties after total joint arthroplasty. Macllain R. Edington, BS, and colleagues from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences used the 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule to analyze readmission penalties after total hip and total knee arthroplasty at 2,286 hospitals. According to the study, researchers analyzed six hospital quality rating systems and five hospital ..read more
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Open Latarjet procedure may be associated with steep learning curve
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by Hunter Firment
2d ago
SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed the open Latarjet procedure may have a steep learning curve with a considerable decrease in surgical time after 15 cases. “Surgical time decreases considerably after approximately the first 15 surgeries,” Mandeep Virk, MD, FAAOS, said in his presentation. “The trend for decrease in surgical time plateaus off at approximately 30 cases, which correlates with proficiency in the procedure.” To determine the learning curve and the threshold of proficiency associated ..read more
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Public insurance may lead to surgical delays in patients with distal radius fractures
Healio » Orthopedics
by Hunter Firment
3d ago
SAN FRANCISCO — Public insurance may be associated with delays in time to surgery compared with private insurance in patients with distal radius fractures, according to results presented here. “Insurance is a driver of differences in time to surgery for patients with distal radius fractures,” Jeffrey W. K. Kwong, MD, said in his presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “This was due to longer time to first clinic visit in patients with public insurance, suggesting that patients with public insurance face greater barriers to scheduling ..read more
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Heron Therapeutics reports fourth-quarter, full-year 2023 financial results
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5d ago
Heron Therapeutics Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results, according to a press release. Heron Therapeutics achieved a quarterly record of $5.6 million in net product sales from Zynrelef for the fourth quarter of 2023. The company also reported $107.9 million in revenue from its oncology care franchise. According to the release, the company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 financial guidance for product revenues, net, adjusted operating expenses and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. “In the fourth quarter of 2023, Heron ..read more
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