The congress daily newspaper is also available as a print version as well as online and will guide you throughout the highlights of the 14th EFORT Congress. Three issues of OTE Daily News are scheduled and in each of it you will find featured sessions’ information, highligths and Congress updates as well as a selection […]
Exercise as a means of pain relief for patients with osteoarthritis
June 7, 2013 By
Exercise is one essential aspect of the treatment regime for patients with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip, according to current guidelines in developed countries. New strategies presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul underline the key role of exercise in relation to orthopaedic surgery. Exercise needs to be tailored individually for patients, and motivation […]
Time to surgery and pre-fracture mobility are key survival factors after neck of femur fractures
June 7, 2013 By
Proximal femoral fracture is the most common cause of acute orthopaedic admission. Around one in ten patients die within 30 days of admission. A study from the UK presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul has identified new factors indicating which patients are most at risk, allowing for more targeted care before and after surgical […]
Low back pain in children and adolescents: a growing problem
June 7, 2013 By
Recent research suggests a significant increase in the incidence of low back pain reported among children and adolescents. Prevalence increases with age, and may be a strong indicator of similar issues in adulthood. Causes remain an open question, experts reported at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul. Istanbul, 6 June 2013 – A recent meta-analysis has […]
Botox countering child gait disorder
June 7, 2013 By
When small children unintentionally walk on their toes, the cause may be a gait disorder called idiopathic toe-walking. If the disorder does not cease by itself or through physical therapy, Botox injections could bring improvement, according to a new study presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul. Istanbul, 8 June 2013 – Botox injections in […]
Slim patients die more frequently following hip fractures
June 7, 2013 By
In elderly patients, a higher body weight can have definite advantages. A Swedish study presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul found that elderly people with a higher body weight have a lower risk of dying and of developing pressure ulcers following a hip fracture. Istanbul, 5 June 2013 – Obesity is a risk factor […]
Patients physically more active than ever before and after hip implantations
June 6, 2013 By
The proportion of patients physically active before and after a hip implantation increased in the last decade by 14%, Swiss researchers reported at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul. The sustainable success of hip replacements was confirmed in a recent long-term study which nevertheless cautioned against excessive physical activity. Istanbul, 5 June 2013 – Total hip […]
Total knee replacement: international differences in frequency and surgical technique
June 6, 2013 By
Countries vary considerably in the number of cases in which artificial knee joints are employed, according to researchers from the Medical University of Graz (Austria) reporting at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul. Istanbul, 6 June 2013 – “Not only does the rate of knee replacement per inhabitant vary from country to country, so too do […]
Hip fractures: Enhanced recovery and reduction in mortality with local anaesthetics
June 6, 2013 By
Using local anaesthetic infiltration has already been shown to reduce pain, morbidity and mortality after elective knee replacement operations. A new study from the UK, presented at the EFORT Congress in Istanbul, shows that this kind of enhanced recovery protocol has many benefits in postoperative care of patients undergoing hip operations. Istanbul, 8 June 2013 […]
New study recommends autologous blood donations prior to knee and hip replacement for selected patients only
June 6, 2013 By
Speaking at the EFORT Congress, experts urged that autologous blood donations prior to a knee implants be reserved for anaemic patients only. A new study shows that this approach can save valuable resources. Istanbul, 8 June 2013 – “Patients not suffering from anaemia before an operation do not need autologous blood donations prior to a […]
