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• Marijuana Users More Prone to Infections After Knee, Shoulder Surgeries

  Posted on: 06 November, 2022

  Surgeons have long advised patients to stop smoking cigarettes for several weeks before their operations to lower the risk of complications. But what about weed? New research has found reason for worry: Marijuana users had higher infection rates after minimally invasive knee and shoulder procedures. Patients also had higher rates of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or potentially dangerous blood clots, though those risks were not statistically significant.

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• A workout for cartilage implants

  Posted on: 06 November, 2022

  Whether arising from being felled on the soccer pitch or a seemingly harmless collision with a coffee table, a minor injury to the cartilage in your knee can have major consequences. In the worst case, the weak spot gives rise to severe arthritis and an artificial knee is the only hope. However, if the problem is caught early, further deterioration could be prevented by a patch repair.

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• Can supplements or diet reduce symptoms of arthritis? Here's what the evidence says

  Posted on: 26 September, 2022

  It is not surprising some people want to try different diets, supplements or therapies to see if they alleviate symptoms or help them gain a sense of control over their condition. So what does the evidence say about supplements?

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• Low Rate of Serious Adverse Events Linked to Shoulder Surgery

  Posted on: 26 September, 2022

  The risk for serious adverse events associated with common shoulder arthroscopy procedures is low, according to a study published online July 6 in The BMJ.

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• What Is a Torn Shoulder Labrum?

  Posted on: 26 September, 2022

  To compensate for the shallow shoulder socket, the joint has a cuff of cartilage called a labrum that forms a cup for the end of the arm bone. When a patient sustains a shoulder injury, it is possible that the patient has a labral tear. The labrum also becomes more brittle with age and can fray and tear as part of the aging process.

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