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Several independent, combined factors associated with longer length of stay following TKA
By Casey Tingle An elevated risk for longer hospital length of stay was found among patients with combined lower socioeconomic…
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AAOS releases new guidelines for treatment and rehab of elderly patients with hip fractures
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released new appropriate use criteria for the treatment and rehabilitation of hip fractures…
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Dr. John Gensel to head research on immune system role in spinal cord injury repair: 5 points
By Megan Wood John C. Gensel, PhD, of the University of Kentucky Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center in…
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Patient age, geographic location of treatment impact satisfaction with outpatient orthopedic procedures
By Monica Jaramillo Recently published data indicated non-modifiable factors, such as age and the geographic location where a patient is…
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Age Impacts Treatment Time, Options in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
By Rachel Lutz Older spinal cord injury patients are less likely to get surgery than younger patients with the same…
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Spinal stenosis growing health issue as Baby Boomers Age
By Premier Health Few people appreciate the usefulness of their spine until it can no longer function properly. The spine…
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Health Watch: Knee replacements common, effective
By Dr. Joseph Mannino By the time we reach age 50 and older, many of us begin to suffer knee…
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Can Hip Preservation Help With Chronic Hip Pain?
Hip pain for young adults is different than it is for older adults. In patients over age 65, the cause…
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Age, spinal anesthesia and patient-controlled analgesia increase risk of urinary retention after THA
By Casey Tingle Men older than 70 years, patients receiving spinal anesthesia and those with postoperative patient-controlled analgesia had an…
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Age is just a number
By Anthony Romeo The population of older Americans is increasing. The population of Americans who are 65 years and older…
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