Public Interest in Knee Replacement Fell During the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Google Trends Analysis
ConclusionPublic interest in knee replacement, assessed through internet search queries, decreased during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While interest in pain has returned, the continued decreased level of interest in surgery may represent a fear of surgery among the general public in the setting of COVID-19. Surgeons may wish to focus outreach and education efforts on the safety and efficacy of knee replacement. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - September 14, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Correction to: At the US Epicenter of the COVID-19 Pandemic, an Orthopedic Residency Program Reorganizes
The published article contained four sentences with incorrect reference citations. Here, those sentences and the reference list are corrected. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - September 14, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Perioperative Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents in the COVID-19 Orthopedic Patient
ConclusionsIn this context, we recommend that NSAIDs be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible in orthopedic patients with COVID-19. However, pending further data and based on the concerns outlined in this review, we recommend avoiding NSAIDs in orthopedic patients with significant comorbidities and those who are undergoing major orthopedic surgery. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - September 13, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
The Actis and Corail Femoral Stems Provide for Similar Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes in Total Hip Arthroplasty
ConclusionThe Actis stem does not carry an increased risk of device-related complications compared with the Corail implant. Although aspects of bone remodeling differed between groups, Actis achieved radiographic signs of bone ingrowth at the 1-year mark and performed well clinically, with equivalent patient reported outcome scores to the Corail stem. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - September 9, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Maximal Medical Improvement Following Shoulder Stabilization Surgery May Require up to 1 Year: A Systematic Review
ConclusionMaximal medical improvement as determined by commonly utilized PROMs occurs by 1 year after operative management of anterior shoulder instability. The DASH tool does not appear to demonstrate a reliable time frame for clinically significant outcome improvement. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - September 9, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Five Myths of COVID-19 for the Team Physician
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Source: HSS Journal - September 9, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Essential Spine Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comprehensive Framework for Clinical Practice from a Specialty Orthopedic Hospital in New York City
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Source: HSS Journal - September 9, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Pivoting to Telehealth: the HSS Experience, Value Gained, and Lessons Learned
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Source: HSS Journal - September 7, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
High Number of Daily Steps Recorded by Runners Recovering from Bone Stress Injuries
ConclusionRunners with BSIs averaged over 10,000 steps per day during early recovery. Clinicians may not be aware of the amount of activity runners maintain after being diagnosed with a BSI. Although daily steps and symptoms could not be correlated in this study, objectively measuring activity may assist clinicians in guiding runners recovering from BSIs. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - August 27, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Information Technology in Support of Our Heroes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Commentary
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Source: HSS Journal - August 26, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
A Transarticular Approach to Posterior Sternoclavicular Dislocation: A Case Report
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Source: HSS Journal - August 25, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
How COVID-19 Patients Were Moved to Speak: A Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Case Series
ConclusionInterdisciplinary cooperation and synchronized implementation of PT and SLP interventions in three COVID-19 patients following prolonged intubation facilitated participation in treatment and achievement of functional milestones. Further study is warranted. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - August 25, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Restructuring the Peri-operative Pain Service to Palliative Care as a Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Source: HSS Journal - August 25, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Restructuring a Physician Assistant Department at an Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Source: HSS Journal - August 17, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Clinical Experience with COVID-19 at a Specialty Orthopedic Hospital Converted to a Pandemic Overflow Field Hospital
ConclusionProfessional and organizational flexibility during pandemic conditions allowed a specialty orthopedic hospital to provide excellent care in a global public health emergency. (Source: HSS Journal)
Source: HSS Journal - August 17, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
