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Patients showed improved pain, functional outcome after total ankle replacement
Since its launch in 2014, a low-profile fixed-bearing prosthesis that is implanted under fluoroscopic guidance has produced positive outcome data. […]
Threaded pin likely offers reliable fixation for articular distal radius fractures
Use of a threaded pin in the treatment of extra-articular and simple articular distal radius fractures offered reliable fracture fixation, […]
Comparable results seen with high- vs low-intensity plyometric exercise after ACL reconstruction
Results from this randomized controlled trial showed both low- and high-intensity plyometric exercise for rehabilitation following ACL reconstruction positively affected […]
Platelet-rich plasma injections may lead to improvements in tissue healing
Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant and A-Rod have all used it, but does platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) really work for the […]
Anterior vs. posterior: Does surgical approach impact hip replacement outcomes?
The surgical approach to total hip replacement (THR)—either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior versus posterior)— […]
Low Star Excursion Balance Test scores linked with risk of ankle sprains in football players
Recently published results that evaluated high school and collegiate football players during the preseason highlighted lower Star Excursion Balance Test […]
Lifelong physical activity increases bone density in men
Men have many reasons to add high-impact and resistance training to their exercise regimens; these reasons include building muscle and […]
Shorter hospital stay for hip fracture associated with increased odds of survival
The longer a hip fracture patient stays in a hospital, the more likely that patient will die within 30 days […]
Presenter notes open tennis elbow release simple compared with arthroscopy
Compared with arthroscopic tennis elbow release, open tennis elbow release proved to be an easier and faster procedure, according to […]
Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida Welcomes Five New Team Members, Including Advanced Spine Surgeon
CLEARWATER, Fla. – March 3, 2016 – Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida is proud to welcome Ali Zahrai, M.D. to […]