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Should We Screen Low Risk Patients for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Since April 2009, all patients electively admitted to English hospitals must be screened for MRSA. Is universal screening effective? BMJ (Clinical research ed.) (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Carb Intake Does Not Curb High Altitude Muscle LossEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dietary carbohydrate supplementation fails to reduce muscle loss at high altitude, UK researchers report following a medical expedition to the Himalayas. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 11, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Scoliosis in Pediatric Patients: Comorbid Disorders and ScreeningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article is a guide to screening for comorbid conditions when scoliosis is encountered in a child or adolescent. Pediatric Health (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Vascular Remodeling in Response to 12 Wk of Upper Arm Unilateral Resistance TrainingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Does resistance training of the nondominant arm elicit an increase in diameter of the brachial artery? Does unilateral training induce arterial remodeling in the contralateral arm? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Gaining Weight Does Not Reduce Joint Space in Knee OAEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, in obese women, greater body mass index (BMI) does not subsequently lead to reduced joint space, French and US researchers report in the November issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 9, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

The Relationship Between Focal Erosions and Generalized Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Rheumatoid ArthritisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The aim of this study was to determine whether lower BMD is associated with higher erosion scores among patients with RA. Arthritis & Rheumatism Research News Alerts (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - November 5, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Electromyography Preactivity Predicts ACL RupturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Reduced electromyography preactivity of the semitendinosus muscle is associated with an increased risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture, say researchers from Denmark in the October issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 30, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Pronation Slightly Better Than Supination for Pulled Elbow in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The pronation method may be slightly more effective and less painful than the supination method for manipulation of pulled elbow in young children, according to a review of research in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library. Still, the authors emphasize that high quality trials are needed to strengthen the evidence. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 23, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Adhesive Capsulitis and Dynamic Splinting: A Controlled, Cohort StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Investigators examined the efficacy of dynamic splinting on patients with adhesive capsulitis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Trends in Health Care Expenditures, Utilization, and Health Status Among US Adults With Spine Problems, 1997-2006Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Investigators examined US 1997-2006 per-user expenditures for spine-related inpatient, outpatient, pharmacy, and emergency services and compared these trends to changes in health status. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

The Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Lumbar Spinal Fusion in Older Patients: A Randomized, Controlled, Multi-Center Trial: Part 1: Functional OutcomeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study evaluated the effect of direct current electrical stimulation on functional and clinical outcome after lumbar spinal fusion in patients older than 60 years. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 19, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Early Exercise in Critically Ill Patients Enhances Short-Term Functional RecoveryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assessed whether early exercise training in critically ill ICU survivors enhances recovery of functional exercise capacity, self-perceived functional status, and muscle force at discharge. Critical Care Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 19, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Critical Care Source Type: info

The Impending Shortage and the Estimated Cost of Training the Future Surgical WorkforceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
By 2030, a shortage of surgeons will exist in the United States in otolaryngology, orthopedic surgery, thoracic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, neurosurgery, urology, and general surgery. Annals of Surgery (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 15, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: General Surgery Source Type: info

Balloon Kyphoplasty Effective for Malignant Spinal FracturesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Balloon kyphoplasty provides pain relief and functional improvement in patients with malignant spinal fractures, say researchers from Spain in the September 9th BMC Palliative Care. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 12, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Arthroscopic Treatment Effective for Multidirectional Shoulder InstabilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Arthroscopic treatments improve function, strength, and range of motion in athletes with multidirectional shoulder instability, according to a report in the September issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 9, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Physically Active Individuals on Statins: at Increased Risk for Myopathy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study evaluated the relationship of skeletal muscle injury in patients who take statin medications and exercise compared with individuals taking statin medications without exercise. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - October 1, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Joint Surgery Has Major Impact on Pain, Less Effect on FunctioningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In patients with inflammatory arthropathy, orthopedic surgery -- especially joint replacement - has a major impact on pain but less of an effect on other aspects of health, according to a study from Norway. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Total Knee Arthroplasty After High Tibial Osteotomy. A Systematic ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Investigators conducted a systematic review of nonrandomized studies to analyze the effect of high tibial osteotomy on total knee arthroplasty BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 24, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Acute Calcific Prevertebral Tendonitis of the Longus Colli MuscleEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 3-day history of throat pain and stiff neck are presented in a 39-year-old man diagnosed with acute calcific tendonitis of the longus colli muscle. What is the preferred diagnostic imaging modality? Applied Radiology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 24, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Radiology Source Type: info

Financial Analysis of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in a High School WrestlerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This case study is an informative look into MRSA in school athletic settings and just how much money can be saved with increased awareness, prevention, and education. Pediatric Nursing (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 23, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Ewing's Sarcoma of the Ilium MimickiEng Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip: A Case ReportEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Classical clinical and radiological presentation of Ewing's sarcoma of ilium may not be the rule. One should be highly suspicious of the disease even if there is no direct pointer to the disease. Cases Journal (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Pathogenesis and Management of Myeloma Bone DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews recent advances in understanding the biology of bone disease in multiple myeloma, its diagnosis, and recent progress in treatment options. Expert Review of Hematology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Comparative Efficacy of Water and Land Treadmill Training for Overweight/Obese AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Investigators compared changes in physical fitness, body weight, and body composition in physically inactive, overweight, and obese adults after 12 weeks of land underwater treadmill training. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Patients' Assessment of the Convenience of Fentanyl HCl Iontophoretic Transdermal System Versus Morphine Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia in the Management of Pain After Major SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system is self-contained, needle-free, and approved for acute postoperative pain management in hospitalized adults. How does it compare with morphine PCA? Pain Management Nursing (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 16, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

The Management of Neuropathic Ulcers of the Foot in Diabetes by Shock Wave TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study evaluated whether external shock wave therapy (ESWT) is effective in the management of neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 15, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Classification of Congenital Scoliosis and Kyphosis: A New Approach to the Three-Dimensional Classification for Progressive Vertebral Anomalies Requiring Operative TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Investigators evaluated three-dimensional computed tomography images of congenital spinal deformities and proposed a new classification based on the information obtained. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 8, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Does Regional Anaesthesia Improve Outcome After Total Hip Arthroplasty? A Systematic ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study assessed whether regional anesthesia decreases mortality, CV morbidity, DVT and PE, and other factors in patients following total hip arthroplasty. British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 8, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: info

Venothrombotic Events: Evidence-Based Risk Assessment, Prophylaxis, Diagnosis, and TreatmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Learn more about the incidence and prevalence of VTE, risk assessment and prevention, and guidelines for prophylaxis and treatment. Journal for Nurse Practitioners (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Rivaroxaban for the Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism Following Major Orthopedic Surgery: the RECORD trialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review reports on the trial data now supporting the clinical use of rivaroxaban and discusses the potential role of this agent in daily clinical practice. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Cardiology Source Type: info

Indications for Computed Tomography (CT-) Diagnostics in Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Comparative Study of Plain Radiography and Computed TomographyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conventional radiographic views and 2-D and 3-D CT scan reconstructions of proximal humeral fractures were compared to determine the indications for other CT diagnostics based on the fractured parts. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 2, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Rehabilitation After Lumbar Disc Surgery: An Update Cochrane ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This systematic review examined the effects of active rehabilitation for adults after first-time lumbar disc surgery. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - September 2, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

British Society for Rheumatology and British Health Professionals in Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis (After the First 2 Years)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
These updated guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis provide a framework in the development of Integrated Care Pathways to enable RA, to be managed effectively in all care settings. Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Physical Activity Levels of Children With Intellectual Disabilities During SchoolEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study’s findings suggest children with intellectual disabilities can achieve recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activities through adapted PE, recess, and other programming. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 31, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Characterizing Differences in Mortality at the Low End of the Fitness SpectrumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study showed reduced physical activity patterns markedly contribute to differences in mortality rates between the least-fit and the next-least-fit quintile of fitness in healthy individuals. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Promoting Physical Activity in Minority PopulationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews evidence-based perspectives on promoting physical activity in minority populations as well as future directions for inquiry and empirically driven public policy initiatives. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

An Update on Fibromyalgia Syndrome: The Multimodal Therapeutic ApproachEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article discusses pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment approaches to this condition American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 28, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Denosumab: A Potential New Treatment for OsteoporosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Denosumab is an innovative agent that builds upon knowledge of how key hormones regulate osteoclastogenesis. AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 26, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Factitious Biochemical Measurements Resulting From Hematologic ConditionsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This brief review of factitious biochemical results due to preexisting hematologic conditions focuses on the underlying mechanisms and suggests ways to prevent unnatural results. American Journal of Clinical Pathology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Statins for All: the New Premed?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Statins appear to have actions on vascular nitric oxide through the balance of inducible and endothelial nitric oxide synthase. British Journal of Anaesthesia (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 18, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: info

The American Way: Employer Sponsored HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In his Resident Editor’s Letter column, Dr. Michael Ybarra describes the current relationship of employers and health insurance. American Academy of Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 14, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: info

The Effect of Exercise Training on Resting Metabolic Rate in Type 2 Diabetes MellitusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study’s findings suggest the RMR in patients with type 2 DM is not significantly affected by exercise training, despite significant gains in peak oxygen consumption and muscular strength. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise® (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Transitions of Care Consensus Policy Statement: American College of Physicians, Society of General Internal Medicine, Society of Hospital Medicine, American Geriatrics Society, American College of Emergency Physicians, and Society for Academic Emergency MedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Transitions of Care Consensus Conference was convened to address the quality gaps in the transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings, and to develop consensus standards. Journal of Hospital Medicine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 13, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Analgesic Effects of Treatments for Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Meta-analysis of Placebo-controlled Randomized TrialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Low back pain is a highly prevalent health problem that is associated with enormous costs worldwide. What affect do analgesic treatments have on non-specific low back pain? Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 7, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Vertebral and Hip Fractures Increase the Risk of DeathEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Vertebral and hip fractures in men and women increase the risk of death, according to a report in the August 4th Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - August 5, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Intramuscular Oxygen-Ozone Therapy in the Treatment of Acute Back Pain With Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Clinical Trial of Active and Simulated Lumbar Paravertebral InjectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conservative therapy can be ineffective for acute LBP due to lumbar disc herniation. Oxygen-ozone IM lumbar paravertebral injections may provide safe and effective pain relief in affected patients. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - July 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

Markers of Bone Metabolism in Women Receiving Aromatase Inhibitors for Early-Stage Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aromatase inhibitor use in adjuvant breast cancer care of postmenopausal women is associated with an increased risk of lowering bone mineral density and accelerating the risk of fragility fractures. Clinical Breast Cancer (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - July 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Progressive Resistance Strength Training May Help Improve Physical Function in Older AdultsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A systematic review shows that progressive resistance strength training is an effective intervention to improve physical function in older people, including strength and performance of activities. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - July 29, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

The Diagnosis and Treatment of GoutEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Gout has been around for centuries, but are you up to date on the best ways to manage this common inflammatory disease? U.S. Pharmacist (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - July 23, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

Great Expectations: Really the Novel Predictor of Outcome After Spinal Surgery?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Emphasis on the importance of assessing patient-orientated outcome in routine practice, and the factors that might influence it, can help establish realistic patient expectations before surgery. Spine (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - July 22, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Orthopaedics Source Type: info

The Therapeutic Effect of Balneotherapy: Evaluation of the Evidence From Randomised Controlled TrialsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Balneotherapy—baths containing thermal mineral waters from natural springs—has been used since ancient times. Current evidence suggests it may still have a role in the treatment of some disorders. International Journal of Clinical Practice (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - July 21, 2009 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info