COX-2 use speeds recovery after knee arthroplastyPatients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may benefit from continuing COX-2 inhibitor therapy in the early phase of their recovery. Knee MRI often unnecessaryMore than half of patients with knee pain who are referred to an orthopedic surgeon have undergone an unnecessary MRI scan that was ordered by their primary-care provider, according to U.S. data presented at the meeting. Clinical Notes: New statement on VTE risk with OCs Recent reports suggesting an increased VTE risk with drospirenone-containing OCs have significant methodological flaws. NP-led spinal clinic reduces wait times A nurse practitioner-led clinic can speed up diagnosis and management of certain spinal conditions, according to a pilot study at Toronto Western Hospital. Osteoporosis | Canadian study confirms link between bisphosphonates and fracture risk Light activity best for knees MRI reveals early damage in those engaging in moderate or strenuous exercise Custom-cut knees Vitamin K may benefit bone Wrong patients are getting bone density scans: Ont. study Younger, low-risk women are being given unnecessary osteoporosis testing NP-led spinal clinic shortens wait times Study finds NPs could speed up diagnosis, management of patients with certain spinal conditions. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
