Orthopedics

Ow, ow, ow! A refresher on plantar fasciitis

Icing—the right way—and treating the whole body can help patients get back on their feet.
TGIF? Not if you’re having surgery

An analysis of some 400,000 surgeries performed between 2007 and 2019 in Ontario shows pre-weekend surgeries have less favourable outcomes on several measures.
High heel injuries take a tumble

With work-from-home and limited socializing, high heels dropped out of favour during the pandemic, leading to fewer injuries. But is this shift here to stay?
Treating bacterial prosthetic joint infections: New Canadian statement and free accredited webinar

Webinar featuring Canadian experts will go over recommended change from intravenous to oral antibiotic treatment for these infections.
New Canadian guidance on diagnosis and management of labral tears of the hip

A new consensus statement by experts includes information on conservative and surgical treatment for this common non-arthritic hip pain.
Are topical steroids leading to osteoporosis and fractures?

Taiwanese study says there is an increased risk, but findings may be overstated.
Breaking the curve: A call for comprehensive scoliosis awareness and care

Cael was a typical 15-year-old—until the discovery of an already advanced abnormal curvature of his spine.
Cutting costs and increasing the number of surgeries is possible

Just ask Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy how he instigated change.

Does calcium, vitamin D or combined supplementation prevent fractures and falls?