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Regular Opioid Pain Killer use Linked To Erectile Dysfunction in Men

In a newly published research published in May issue of Spine, it has been reported that persons who regularly take opoid painkillers are associated with higher risk of erectile dysfunction. The study  was a cross-sectional analysis of electronic medical and pharmacy records. Electronic … [Read More...]

Osteoporosis – Denosumab+Teriparatide Superior To Single Drug Treatment

Two osteoporosis drugs denosumab and teriparatide, when combined together in therapy, produce  increase bone density better than treatment with either drug alone. This has been reported by a study, a small clinical trial to be published in journal Lancet. The study by Joy N Tsai et al has … [Read More...]

Chronic Low Back Pain Linked To Bacterial Infection

Forty percent of the chronic lower back pain could be caused by bacteria and a significant percentage of people with lower back pain following a herniated disc. This has been suggested by investigators from University of Southern Denmark. The researchers further suggest that antibiotics may … [Read More...]

FDA Clears Zygafix Facet Fusion System For Spine

X-spine, an Ohio based firm manufacturing spinal treatment devices has received new USFDA clearance for the Zygafix™ Facet Fusion System. Zygafix™ system allows for fusion and stabilization of the facet joint (zygapophyseal joint) and the procedure can be done through a … [Read More...]

Magnesium As Important As Calcium For Kids Bone!

A new study presented at Pediatric Academic Socieities annual meeting has suggested that the magnesium could be as important as calcium for children's bones and parents are advised to provide magnesium rich diet to their children along with calcium rich foods For the study, researchers … [Read More...]

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Clinical Photograph Sutured Incision on Ankle and Foot

Clinical Photograph Sutured Incision on Ankle and Foot The patient had undergone open reduction of calcaneum. … [Read More...]

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Xrays of Comminuted Fracture Distal End Radius

Xray of comminuted fracture of distal radius. AP view Lateral View Fracture was treated with closed reduction and below elbow cast. … [Read More...]

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Xray of Undisplaced Fracture of Proximal Tibia

Undisplaced fracture of upper end tibia in 43 years old male. The fracture was treated with above knee cast. … [Read More...]

Procedures

Xray of Elbow After Excision of Radial Head

Xray of elbow after radial head excision No other information is available on this file. … [Read More...]

Regional Anesthesia Improves Hip and Knee Replacement Outcomes

Spinal or epidural anesthesia, also known as neuraxial anesthesia, improves outcomes in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery. The study, appears in the May issue of the journal Anesthesiology. Neuraxial anesthesia reduced morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay and costs when … [Read More...]

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Regular Opioid Pain Killer use Linked To Erectile Dysfunction in Men

In a newly published research published in May … [Read More...]

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Chronic Low Back Pain Linked To Bacterial Infection

Forty percent of the chronic lower back pain could … [Read More...]

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FDA Clears Zygafix Facet Fusion System For Spine

X-spine, an Ohio based firm manufacturing spinal … [Read More...]

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Aneurysmal Bone Cyst In Neck Of Femur - Xray

Aneurysmal Bone Cyst In Neck Of Femur – Xray

Following xray is of a cystic lesion in neck of femur in 11 years old male child which was later dignosed as aneurysmal bone cyst. No other associated information could be found for thr file. Note the multiple septae in the lesion which is one of the features of aneurysmal bone cyst. … [Read More...]

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What is Osteopoikilosis?

Osteopoikilosis is a  benign, autosomal dominant skeletal dysplasia that  manifests radiographically as multiple bone islands which are especially seen near the joints, epiphyses, metaphyses of long and short tubular bones. The islands are also seen in in the pelvis and scapulae. The distribution is typically bilateral and symmetrical. They are rarely seen in ribs, … [Read More...]

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What is a Bone Island?

Also called an enostosis. Bone island, by is a focus of mature cortical bone within the cancellous bone. Bone island is thought by some to be a tumor-like condition and by others a hamartoma. Most likely, the lesion is congenital or developmental in origin and reflects failure of resorption during endochondral ossification. Mostly, the bone island is asymptomatic … [Read More...]

Non Traumatic Musculoskeletal Disorders

Loose Bodies In Knee Joint

Loose Bodies in Knee With Osteoarthritis – Xray

Loose bodies in knee may be found in osteoarthritis and represent a loose [unattached to any tissue] piece of bone or cartilage or any other foreign object. Following xray belongs to 56 years old lady who complained of knee pain that aggravated with walking. Loose bodies are visible. She was advised arthroscopic removal of the loose body. … [Read More...]

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Knee Braces Provide Relief From Osteoarthritis – Research

Researchers from University of Manchester have reported that use of knee braces in patients of osteoarthritis can reduce the pain from osteoarthritis specifically in the kneecap. The study, conducted by Michael Callaghan and colleagues included 126 individuals between 40 and 70 years of age with osteoarthritis in their knees. The finding has been  shared at … [Read More...]

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Fibromyalgia Drugs Help But Side-effects are Problem – New Cochrane Study

A new review published in Cochrane Library has reported that serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) reduce pain, improve quality life but people are more likely to stop medication because of side effects. The review by Hauser and colleagues is based on 10 studies with up to 6038 people and has been published on January 13, 2013. Out of 10 included, 5 … [Read More...]