research
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Recon
Which Athletes Have Highest Rate of Return to Sport After FAI? Anyone?
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Citing the increased prevalence of mixed and cam-based femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) in high-level athletes, a…
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Extremities
Harvard Running Study: Reduce Vertical Loading Rates, Reduce Injuries
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. A team from Harvard University’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has delved into the…
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Extremities
Does CT Dose Matter When Assessing Acetabular Fracture Reduction?
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. “Can you obtain a quality image with a lower dose CT scan,” asked researchers in…
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Extremities
Talar Neck Fractures…Tickle the Foot! (Well, Test Sensation)
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Citing that talus fractures are accompanied by a high rate of complications, including numbness, pain,…
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Spine
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgical Decompression Helps With Gait?
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Two researchers from the Texas Back Institute (TBI) in Plano, Texas undertook a study looking…
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Extremities
“Cut Errors in Half with Virtual Reality”
By Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. How much does virtual reality help in orthopedic procedures—especially amongst inexperienced surgeons? Until now, we…
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Financial
Ohio State University is poised to build a $1.79 billion inpatient hospital
August 25, 2020 / Jeff Lagasse, Associate Editor Ohio State University is awaiting final approval from its Board of Trustees on…
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Recon
Is 50% of the Literature Wrong?
by Elizabeth Hoffheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. As full-time editor-in-chief of Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery; Arthroscopy Techniques; and…
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Extremities
Cofield Award Recognizes Vail Team for Research on 10-year Outcomes of Bridging Double Row Rotator Cuff Repair
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.Ed., M.P.H. Dr. Adam M. Johannsen from the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado was recently…
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Spine
First Study in 15 Years to Assess Back Pain in Children, Adolescents
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.Ed., M.P.H. When we think of back discomfort, our minds tend to turn toward adult aches and…
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Financial
Found! A Way to Slash Costs After Total Joint Arthroplasty
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. In the sexy world of healthcare economics, the heroes are those who find the money-saving…
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Sports Medicine
The MOON Cohort at 18: ACLR Research at Its Finest
Kurt Spindler, M.D. by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Years ago, a young surgeon just out of orthopedic fellowship hit a…
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COVID-19
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in U.S. poised for final testing
July 14, 2020 / Associated Press The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people’s immune systems just…
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Spine
HSS Study: Swallowing Problems Don’t Have to Accompany Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. When conservative treatment methods fail for those enduring cervical spine/neck pain, surgeons and patients may…
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Spine
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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