Elizabeth Hofheinz

Two time winner of the MORE award Ms. Hofheinz was the first writer employed by Orthopedics This Week. The MORE award is granted annually by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons to recognize excellence in journalism. Ms. Hofheinz is currently the Director of Communications for Ortho Spine Partners (OSP).

Extremities

Elizabeth Hofheinz July 13, 2020
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3D Printing: Layer Upon Layer of Customization

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. In 2016, additive orthopedic production was responsible for nearly half a billion in revenue opportunities…
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Spine

Elizabeth Hofheinz July 7, 2020
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Study: ACDF Patients with Radiographic Nonunion 3X Likely to Have Secondary Surgeries

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Some patients who undergo anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) don’t have enough symptoms to…
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COVID-19

Elizabeth Hofheinz July 6, 2020
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Orthopaedic Trauma During COVID-19: Safety for All

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. In these tumultuous times, some orthopedic researchers are training their efforts on bringing a bit…
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Hospitals

Elizabeth Hofheinz July 2, 2020
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Musculoskeletal Infection in Children: How to Get it Right

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Few surgical situations are as complex as a child with a musculoskeletal infection. Recognizing this,…
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Hospitals

Elizabeth Hofheinz July 1, 2020
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Wael Barsoum, M.D: New President, Chief Transformation Officer at Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Wael Barsoum, M.D., the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Distinguished Chair in Healthcare Innovation at Cleveland…
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COVID-19

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 29, 2020
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HSS Hires Green Beret to Support Staff Wellness and Resilience

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. The United States Army Special Forces, aka, the Green Berets, live and die by one…
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Recon

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 26, 2020
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Hemiarthroplasty: Cost-Effective for Nondisplaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly

By Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Is the rate of reoperation after screw fixation for nondisplaced femoral neck fractures higher than…
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Recon

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 25, 2020
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Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Study: High Prevalence of Outliers, Revisions

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Researchers from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri have undertaken…
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COVID-19

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 24, 2020
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The Hits Keep Coming…Covid-19’s Effects on Orthopedic Health

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. While we have heard much about the respiratory effects of Covid-19, fewer information has been…
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COVID-19

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 18, 2020
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Orthopedic Training During Covid: Residents and Fellows Speak Out

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Was Covid-19 a disaster for orthopedic training? No. Were cases missed? Yes. But, orthopedic residents…
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Recon

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 17, 2020
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Dr. Robert LaPrade: Next Steps to Improve Posterolateral Knee Outcomes

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M. Ed. The renowned Robert LaPrade, M.D., Ph.D. an orthopedic surgeon with Twin Cities Orthopedics in…
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Recon

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 11, 2020
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Potato, Potahto: Different Things Heighten Risk of Reoperation in Women and Men After TKA

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. There’s no way around it…there are definitely modifiable risk factors when it comes to reoperation…
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Top Stories

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 11, 2020
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J&J Healthy Workforce Program: Bringing Purpose and Productivity to Life

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Think of the last time you dragged yourself to the office after a rough night’s…
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COVID-19

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 10, 2020
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Covid-19 Research: The View From Cleveland Clinic

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. What role might zinc and Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) play in the fight against Covid-19?…
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Sports Medicine

Elizabeth Hofheinz June 5, 2020
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Brian Cole, M.D. Discusses Leadership of AANA

by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Brian Cole, M.D., M.B.A., a Managing Partner at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, Illinois…
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