Objectives Systematic review and meta-analysis of published observational cohort studies. To quantify the increased risk smokers have of experiencing a delayed and/or non-union in fractures, spinal ...

Most ankle pain can be managed with rest, modifying activities, supportive footwear, over-the-counter pain medication, and ...

Currently, autogenous bone grafting, from a variety of donor sites, is the preferred treatment for a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions, including difficult fractures, joint arthrodesis ...

For this reason, partial hip replacements are generally not a good option for hip arthritis surgery. Hip fusion (arthrodesis) is a seldom-performed procedure now that hip replacement has become so ...

Patients prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, including Ozepmic and Wegovy, have a significantly higher postoperative infection rate following ankle-fusion procedures, according to a Sept. 20 ...

Cleared for use with Stryker's T2 Ankle Arthrodesis Nail or Valor Hindfoot Fusion Nail, the ATS will be available in three shapes to support immediate surgery scheduling for ankle fusion patients.

The ATS implants feature Truss Implant Technology™, offering an open architecture designed to provide structural support and promote fusion. It is cleared for use with Stryker’s T2 Ankle Arthrodesis ...

The operative technique used a portion of the abductor pollicis longus as a sling, with specific modifications similar to those described by Sigfusson and Lundborg. [17] This is shown ...

(NASDAQ:TNON) ('Tenon' or the 'Company'), a company transforming care for patients suffering from certain Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) disorders, today announced preparation for the initial alpha launch of ...