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BLOG: Embrace emotional dysregulation and attain clarity
We are all called to make innumerable decisions every day, especially in surgery. Trouble is, many of us decide courses of actions in haste or amidst fear, fatigue or brain fog.
Patients with sarcoma, mental health disorders may have poor outcomes
Published results showed patients with a mental health diagnosis who undergo surgery for bone or soft tissue sarcoma may be at risk for longer hospital stays, readmission and surgical site infection.
Intercalary allograft reconstruction with compressed magnetic nail yielded high union rate
Use of magnetic growing intramedullary nails in compression may yield a high union rate in intercalary allograft reconstruction, according to results presented at the Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction Society Annual Meeting.
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ASTRO issues updated guideline for symptomatic bone metastases
The American Society for Radiation Oncology has issued an updated clinical guideline that outlines best practices for addressing symptomatic bone metastases and improving quality of life for these patients.
Six-year-old girl with progressive hip pain, altered gait mechanics after tumor resection
A 6-year-old girl presented with worsening hip pain and an energy inefficient gait pattern (Figure 1 and video).
VIDEO: Analysis of patient with worsening hip pain, altered gait mechanics
A 6-year-old girl presented with worsening hip pain and an energy-inefficient gait pattern.
Chemotherapy within 1 year after TJA may increase risk of PJI
Postoperative chemotherapy may be associated with increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection after total joint arthroplasty, according to published results.
10-year-old girl with back pain, myelopathy and neuropathy due to thoracic spine mass
A 10-year-old girl with no significant past medical history presented to the ED for evaluation of 6 months of progressively worsening back pain.
BLOG: Put first things first
I have found the hard way that an essential component of attaining a more fulfilling and peaceful life is to prioritize that which is truly important and execute around those priorities first.
Survey: 85% of U.S. medical residents, fellows prefer in-person vs. virtual conferences
According to an electronic survey of U.S. medical residents and fellows from various specialties, 85% of respondents prefer in-person medical conferences vs. virtual conferences due to networking opportunities and engagement with peers.
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