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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.

The case of Dr. James Luketich at UPMC displays the critical importance of ethical practices and accountability within the medical profession, highlighting the need for a balance between patient care and operational efficiencies.

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.

Recent evidence suggests that shorter preoperative fasting, as recommended by major anesthesiology societies, can enhance patient comfort without increasing surgical risks.

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.

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.