The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Isolated injury to the latissimus dorsi is rare. Partial tendon tears may be successfully treated nonsurgically. ⋯ Suture anchors can be used to repair the latissimus dorsi to the humeral attachment. Although the literature is limited to single-patient case series, most patients have returned to full athletic activity after surgical repair.
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Jan 2019
Risk Factors for Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use After Spine Surgery: A Review of Dispensation Trends From a State-run Prescription Monitoring Program.
Opioid abuse and dependence have a detrimental effect on elective orthopaedic surgeries, yet pain control is an important predictor of postoperative satisfaction. We aimed at better defining risk factors for prolonged postoperative opioid requirements and risk factors for patients requiring higher doses of opioids after spine surgery. ⋯ Level III: retrospective cohort study.
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Nov 2018
Utility of Routine Postoperative Radiographs After Fixation of Lower Extremity Fractures.
The goal of this study was to investigate the clinical utility of radiographs at all time points after internal fixation of lower extremity fractures. ⋯ Level III.
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J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Oct 2018
Trends in Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis and Deep Vein Thrombosis Rates After Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.
Patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are at high risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) postoperatively, necessitating the use of prophylaxis medications. This investigation used a large claims database to evaluate trends in postoperative DVT prophylaxis and rates of DVT within 6 months after THA or TKA. ⋯ Level III.