What to Know About Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors
Tenosynovial giant cell tumors are benign (not dangerous), slow-growing tumors that affect joints in the fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, or legs. These tumors are rare, but when they occur, it's commonly in the hands and fingers. They are also called giant cell tumors of the tendon sheath or fibrous histiocytoma of the tendon sheath.
Multimodal pain regimen improved satisfaction after outpatient hand surgery vs. opioids
Compared with a traditional postoperative opioid regimen, a multimodal pain management regimen increased satisfaction for patients who underwent outpatient orthopedic hand or wrist surgery, according to published results.
Preventing wrist pain when cycling
Hand and wrist pain can be common after cycling. The median and ulnar nerves may get compressed, resulting in a lack of blood flow. These prevention tips can help.
Shoulder surgeons should rethink a common practice, new study suggests
A common practice of shoulder surgeons may be impairing the success of rotator cuff surgery, a new study from orthopedic scientists and biomedical engineers at Columbia University suggests.
Outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty in the treatment of distal humeral fractures in the elderly: A retrospective cohort comparison between primary arthroplasty and arthroplasty secondary to failed internal fixation.
The primary objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of total elbow arthroplasty as the index procedure in the treatment of traumatic distal humerus fractures, with secondary total elbow arthroplasty following failed internal fixation.
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