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Caution still required as TJR with same-day discharge rises in prevalence
Although same-day outpatient hip and knee procedures are becoming more common in orthopedics and early studies have highlighted good results…
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Meet Omar Ishrak, Medtech’s Mr. Accountability
By Arundhati Parmar Recently, Medtronic’s CEO, Omar Ishrak, made himself available for an interview on a wide range of topics…
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Low complication rates, excellent clinical outcomes observed with anterior approach THA
By Monica Jaramillo Recently published findings demonstrated low rates of perioperative complications and excellent clinical outcomes were observed in patients…
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Extremities
Subscapularis-sparing TSA offers shoulder anatomic restoration, long-term outcomes raise concerns
By Monica Jaramillo Using subscapularis-sparing total shoulder arthroplasty offered anatomic restoration of the shoulder; however, concerns were raised with regard…
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Knee replacement patients benefit when physician anesthesiologists quarterback care – Perioperative surgical home leads to shorter length of stays
Knee replacement patients go home sooner, are highly satisfied and incur less cost when a physician anesthesiologist coordinates care, suggests…
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Can physical therapy before hip or knee replacement surgery improve outcomes?
ROSEMONT, Ill. — Physical therapy after total hip (THR) or total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is standard care for all…
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Tranexamic Acid May Improve Orthopedic Surgery Outcomes
Lara C. Pullen, PhD Tranexamic acid appeared to decrease the need for blood transfusions without increasing the risk for thromboembolic…
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Orthopedic outcomes affected by activity level
According to a literature review in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), patients’…
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Medicare data reveals differences in orthopedic surgical outcomes
The more specialized a hospital is in orthopedic surgical care, the better the outcomes appear to be for patients undergoing…
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Second Phase Of Patient Reported Outcomes Initiative Launched By NIH
The National Institutes of Health has announced that it is awarding 15 new grants to further develop and test the…
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