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Can interdisciplinary care sustain cognitive health in elderly hip fracture patients?

Cognitive impairment is a common concern among older individuals recovering from hip fractures. However, there has been limited research into the long-term trajectories of cognitive function for these patients and the impact of interdisciplinary interventions. In 2013, a groundbreaking study conducted by Yea-Ing L Shyu, et. al., the two-year postoperative cognitive journey of older hip-fracture patients in Taiwan was explored. Moreover, the study evaluated the … Continue reading Can interdisciplinary care sustain cognitive health in elderly hip fracture patients?

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Is surgical repair the ultimate solution for shoulder dislocation recurrence?

In 2007, a groundbreaking study led by Bent Wulff Jakobsen and his team has shed new light on the treatment of first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. The research, conducted over a 10-year period, compared the long-term outcomes of two primary treatment approaches: surgical repair and conservative management. The findings suggest that surgical intervention significantly outperforms conservative treatment in preventing recurrences and ensuring better patient outcomes. … Continue reading Is surgical repair the ultimate solution for shoulder dislocation recurrence?

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