This study evaluated the relationship of skeletal muscle injury in patients who take statin medications and exercise compared with individuals taking statin medications without exercise. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Do nonoperatively treated patients report worse outcomes than operatively treated patients in isolated unilateral facet fractures, subluxations, and dislocations? Spine
Does surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniation achieve better results than nonsurgical treatment? The authors assess the 4-year outcomes of surgery versus nonoperative care. Spine
A new study from a Vermont ski resort found that snowboarders get injured slightly more often than skiers, with the most injuries happening in young, inexperienced female snowboarders. Reuters Health Information