Rheumatology
Original Research
Effects of Corticosteroid Injection on Nerve Conduction Testing for the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
We conducted a study to determine the change in nerve conduction testing after steroid injection in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)....
Original Research
The Normal Patella—Does it Exist? A Histologic Analysis
It is unclear if healthy-appearing patellae in patients having total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be selectively retained.
Conference Coverage
Most kneecap pain can be managed conservatively
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Consider cognitive function in elderly before surgery
Original Research
Neurologic Complications of Distal Biceps Tendon Repair With 1-Incision Endobutton Fixation
Functional outcomes of biceps tendon rupture may be optimized with operative treatment. We conducted a retrospective study to determine the...
Original Research
The Effect of 3-Column Spinal Osteotomy on Anterior Pelvic Plane and Acetabulum Position
Because the spine and pelvis are integrated, changes in spine sagittal balance affect relative acetabulum position. A 1° change of the anterior...
Case Reports
Spontaneous Septic Arthritis of the Lumbar Facet Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in an Otherwise Healthy Adolescent
We report the case of a 16-year-old boy with isolated septic arthritis of a lumbar facet. This rare presentation of an infection in a lumbar facet...
Original Research
Palmar Shelf Arthroplasty for Rheumatoid Wrist Arthritis: Long-Term Follow-Up
Rheumatoid wrist arthritis is common and affects about 1.5 million people in the United States. For advanced disease, arthrodesis and implant...
Guidelines
SSTI guidelines stress diagnostic skill, careful treatment
Conference Coverage
Three miRNA biomarkers predicted osteoarthritis severity
Key clinical point: Biomarkers may allow early interventions to limit osteoarthritis risks, such as cartilage damage.Major finding: Let-7e was a...
News
Naloxegol cut opioid-associated constipation without impairing pain relief
Key clinical point: Naloxegol improves opioid-induced constipation without affecting pain relief.