Rehabilitation News

The addition of self-administered acupressure to knee health education sessions may relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to published results.

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.

Smith & Nephew announced the launch of its Renasys Edge negative pressure wound therapy system for patients with chronic wounds, according to a company press release.

The American College of Surgeons released updated guidelines promoting lifelong competency and ability assessments for surgeons to enhance patient safety and preserve “physician dignity,” according to a press release.

According to published results, the addition of short foot exercise to a rehabilitation protocol for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome decreased pain scores and improved function and stability.

Published results showed postoperative mobility was significantly reduced among chronic opioid users who underwent total hip or knee arthroplasty compared with opioid-naïve patients.

The National Athletic Trainers’ Association hosted a virtual media briefing to update its recommendations for the management of sport-related concussions, according to a press release.

Results showed orthopedic practices may successfully implement nongovernmental bundled payment models for lumbar spinal fusion, with cost savings similar to those of the Bundled Payments for Care Improvement-Advanced Initiative.

According to published results, a 2-week partially supervised gait retraining program, which focused on cadence and impact, relieved pain and improved knee function and lower limb kinematics in runners with patellofemoral pain.

SAN FRANCISCO — For patients with idiopathic adhesive capsulitis or “frozen shoulder,” watchful waiting yielded similar outcomes with lower costs and decreased health care burden vs. physical therapy, according to presented results.