Orthopaedics News CME/CE

• Tai Chi May Help Reduce Pain of Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Patients CME In a randomized controlled trial, Tai Chi was associated with decreased pain and improved physical function, self-efficacy, depression, and health-related quality of life for knee osteoarthritis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
• Low Bioavailable Testosterone Linked to Frailty in Older Men CME Low levels of bioavailable testosterone are associated more frailty in elderly men; as men age, the prevalence of frailty increases and the levels of androgens decrease.
  Reuters Health Information CME, October 2009
• Supervised Exercise Therapy May Be Helpful for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome CME In a randomized trial, this intervention was associated with less knee pain and better function at short-term and long-term follow-up vs usual care in patients seen in general practice.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Bones More Mature Than Chronologic Age May Be a Marker for Hypertension in Children CME A study shows that irrespective of body mass index, advanced skeletal maturation should be considered as an independent marker for the development of hypertension in children.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Peer Problems, Short Stature Predict Persistent Low Back Pain in Children CME Peer relationship problems and shorter stature are among the factors that independently predict the persistence of low-back pain in children between 11 and 14 years of age, new research shows.
  Reuters Health Information CME, October 2009
• Nontramadol Opioids Should Not Be Routinely Used for Osteoarthritis CME/CE In a review, small to moderate benefits of nontramadol opioids were outweighed by large increases in risk for adverse events; these should not be used routinely even if osteoarthritic pain is severe.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Should Participate in Exercise Programs CME A Cochrane review suggests that aerobic capacity training with muscle strength training is safe and effective and should be recommended as routine practice in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• High-Dose Vitamin D Supplement May Reduce Risk of Falling Among Older People CME A meta-analysis shows that a daily supplement of vitamin D at a dose of 700 to 1000 IU is associated with a 19% reduction in the risk of falling among older people.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Daily Soy Supplement May Reduce Whole Body Bone Loss in Healthy Postmenopausal Women CME In a 2-year multicenter clinical trial, daily supplementation with 120-mg soy hypocotyl isoflavones reduced whole body bone loss in this group but did not slow bone loss at common fracture sites.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Ibuprofen Bests Acetaminophen/Codeine for Pediatric Arm Fracture Pain CME Although pain relief is comparable, ibuprofen is probably a better choice because of improved functional outcomes, fewer adverse effects, and higher patient and parental satisfaction.
  Reuters Health Information CME, October 2009
• Thiazolidinediones Linked to Bone Fracture Risk CME In a UK database study, nearly one and half times as many fractures occurred when people were taking thiazolidinediones than when they were not taking these drugs, after adjustment for age.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Guidelines Issued for Cardiovascular Risk Management in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis CME The European League Against Rheumatism has issued 10 recommendations for cardiovascular risk management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• FDA Safety Changes: Arixtra, Sulfonylureas, Tobramycin CME/CE The FDA has approved safety labeling revisions for fondaparinux sodium, glipizide and glipizide extended-release tablets, micronized glyburide, glipizide/metformin, glyburide, and tobramycin.
  Medscape Medical News CME, October 2009
• Soy Isoflavone Tablets Do Not Appear to Prevent Menopausal Bone Loss CME Studies find no differences in bone mineral density in menopausal women taking soy supplements or a placebo.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Management of Biceps Tendinitis and Tendinosis Reviewed CME A review for family physicians covers diagnosis and treatment of biceps tendinitis and tendinosis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Chronic Pain May Cause Similar Disability Linked With Aging at Earlier Ages CME/CE In a cross-sectional study, younger people with pain had disability similar to that of people who were 2 to 3 decades older without pain.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Aromatase Inhibitors and Joint Pain: A Deeper Look CME One third of postmenopausal women receiving aromatase inhibitors as adjuvant therapy for breast cancer have joint pain. What's happening rheumatologically in these women?
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Menopausal Hip Bone Loss Accelerated in Diabetic Patients CME Hip-bone loss is more rapid and spine-bone loss is slower in menopausal diabetic patients than nondiabetic patients, which might explain the high fracture risk in this group.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Physical Activity Should Be Encouraged Into Advanced Old Age CME A prospective cohort study shows that among the very old, initiating as well as continuing physical activity is associated with better survival duration and function.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009
• Extended Physiotherapy, High-Dose Vitamin D Reduces Post-Hip Fracture Falls CME A home-based therapy program and 2000 IU of vitamin D reduces falls by 25%, readmissions by 39% after hip fracture.
  Medscape Medical News CME, September 2009