Orthopedics

Just ask Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy how he instigated change.

The management of osteoporosis should be guided by the patient’s risk of fracture, with exercise, nutrition and pharmacotherapy key elements of the management strategy

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is the most prevalent form of the condition, affecting about 2% of teens. Approximately seven times more teenage girls than boys are afflicted with it, says the report released Monday.

Alberta Health Services sent an internal memo on Aug. 14, telling surgeons the hospital's staffing situation had become "critical" because of the low amount of daytime coverage.

Like other provinces in the country, Alberta saw its backlog of surgeries get worse during the pandemic. Now it's trying to play catch up, but at what cost and for whose profit?

Focuses on the proportion of patients attaining meaningful reductions in pain with various treatment options