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Incorporate hand-grip strength (HGS) into your clinical assessments to gain a more comprehensive understanding of your patients’ health, enabling early intervention and personalized care strategies.

In a multicenter trial, surgery, needle fasciotomy, and collagenase injections were evaluated for the treatment of treatment-naive Dupuytren contracture. The study demonstrated that, although the initial success rates were similar across treatments, surgical intervention yielded significantly higher success rates at the two-year follow-up, suggesting its potential long-term benefits over less invasive treatments.

In 2024, the orthopedics sector anticipates shifts in procedure backlogs, pricing strategies, and the adoption of advanced technologies, signaling a pivotal year for surgeons and patient care.

A recent case of a 38-year-old man with end-stage renal disease highlighted the rare but significant complication of quadriceps tendon rupture, often associated with chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism.

Explore the potential of stretches in managing sciatica pain. Dive into this comprehensive guide and empower your patients towards a pain-free life.

The approval of Combogesic IV, backed by data from two phase 3 studies, signifies a major breakthrough in our ongoing efforts to provide effective and safer alternatives to opioids for postoperative pain management.