Orthopedics
Needle Size Not Tied to Postdural Puncture Headache in Orthopedic Patients
No cases of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) were reported in a cohort of patients receiving spinal injections with smaller or larger needles for spinal...
Study Shows Disparities in Use of Virtual Orthopedic Services
There are disparities in orthopedic telemedicine use based on race or ethnicity, language, and insurance type, according to a study published online May 10...
Oral, IV Tranexamic Acid Compared for Joint Replacement Surgery
Oral tranexamic acid (TXA) appears as effective as intravenous (IV) TXA in preventing blood loss in patients undergoing total knee and total hip replacement...
Duloxetine Cuts Opioid Use After Total Knee Arthroplasty
As part of a multimodal analgesic regimen in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, duloxetine cuts opioid use compared with placebo, according to a study...