6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (266+ words) A new study published in the journal of The Lancet showed that the results of individuals undergoing knee replacement surgery were comparable whether robotic assistance or traditional surgery was used. This pragmatic, superiority, randomized controlled study had 33 surgeons at 10 institutions…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (375+ words) Acute postoperative pain remains a major challenge in surgical care, and opioid medications continue to play a central role despite concerns over dependence and adverse effects. Therefore the focused is on developing non-opioid therapies that target pain pathways more precisely....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (653+ words) Knee pain is a familiar problem for many people, particularly as they get older. Although persistent knee discomfort can have many causes, osteoarthritis is one of the most common. Knee osteoarthritis develops as the cartilage that cushions the bones in…...

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3+ week, 3+ day ago   (263+ words) Study Design: Direct Comparison of Two Modern Regional Blocks Pain Scores: EOIPB resulted in significantly lower pain scores at 4, 8, 12, and 18 hours postoperatively compared to TAPB, with the most notable differences meeting clinical significance. Opioid Use: Patients in the EOIPB group…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (365+ words) How long do opioid-naive patients really need opioids for acute pain—and how much do they actually use? In the largest prospective cohort of its kind, researchers tracked real-world opioid and nonopioid use, pain resolution, and leftover medication among more…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (302+ words) Medical Dialogues A new study published in the BMC Oral Health revealed that splint design and thickness significantly influence load distribution within the temporomandibular system Non-permissive splints, especially those with a thickness of 5 mm, were found to reduce stress on…...