Can Colchicine Help Delay Osteoarthritis Progression?

Treating inflammation associated with the development of osteoarthritis with colchicine may postpone joint ...

JULY 5, 2023

Hospital’s Clinical Protocols Result in Same-Day Discharge for Nearly All TKA Cases

A team of Georgia clinicians has achieved a same-day discharge rate of higher than 98% following hip and knee ...

APRIL 27, 2021

Spinal Anesthesia Using Mepivacaine Allows Earlier Ambulation

In patients undergoing THA, spinal anesthesia with mepivacaine allows for earlier ambulation than either 0.5% ...

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Erector Spinae Plane Block for THA Allows Early Ambulation

Replacing fascia iliaca catheters with continuous ESP blocks can increase ambulation distance on postoperative day ...

JANUARY 8, 2021

Opioid Dose and Use Intensity May Adversely Affect Patient Outcomes

New research suggests patients receiving higher intensity dosage regimens of opioids are more likely to experience ...

AUGUST 10, 2018

Teletherapy Effective for Reducing Catastrophizing in Joint Replacement Patients

For joint replacement patients, cognitive therapy via Skype to mitigate catastrophizing is almost as effective as ...

MARCH 5, 2018

When to Stop, Start Meds for Rheumatic Patients Undergoing Hip and Knee Replacements

Periprosthetic joint infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality; perioperative management ...

JUNE 30, 2017

A Cautionary Tale of Geriatric Opioid Addiction

Whether it’s aging physiology that renders them more sensitive to the medications, or outright dependence, ...

JANUARY 6, 2017