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Long-term benefits likely with suture suspension arthroplasty for thumb CMC arthritis reconstruction
By Christian Ingram SEATTLE — According to data presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting,…
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5 key notes on adult spinal deformity surgery complications
A new study examining the complications associated with adult spinal deformity surgery was published in Spine. The researchers examined radiographic and implant-related complications…
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Oxford Knee Score could identify variation in post-TKA patient satisfaction
By Casey Tingle The Oxford Knee Score helped investigators identify patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty at 12 months and…
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Hospital-acquired conditions seen as strong indicator for early readmission after TJA
By Monica Jaramillo Hospital-acquired conditions were the strongest predictor of 30-day hospital readmission following primary knee and hip arthroplasty, and…
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TKA within 6 months of knee arthroscopy linked with more postoperative complications
By Monica Jaramillo Investigators of this study found higher rates of postoperative infection, stiffness and venous thromboembolism among patients who…
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Cartiva Announces First Patient Enrolled in ProxiFuse Post Market Study
ALPHARETTA, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cartiva, Inc., a developer of innovative solutions for the treatment of cartilage damage, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions,…
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Orthopedics: Help for boomers with aching bones
By Heather Salerno There are a lot of problem hips in the U.S. And knees. Shoulders. Backs. More than 1.6…
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Cheaper surgical option for osteoporosis patients: 4 key points
By Megan Wood Researchers at Baylor Research Institute in Dallas found that the lesser expensive vertebroplasty is just as effective…
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Spine Surgery: Findings Could Cut Costs for Osteoporosis Patients, Facilities
Newswise — New findings from Baylor’s interventional radiology department have shown that a more expensive option isn’t necessarily more effective…
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InVivo Therapeutics Announces Enrollment of Fifth Patient in Pilot Spinal Cord Injury Study
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. (NVIV) today announced that the fifth patient has been enrolled in the company’s ongoing pilot…
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Number of cages used in spinal deformity surgery associated with clinical benefits
By Robert Linnehan COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The number of cages used during an adult spinal deformity surgery is significantly associated…
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Spinal Ependymomas. Part 1: Intramedullary Ependymomas
By Jörg Klekamp, MD Abstract Object Ependymomas represent the most common intramedullary tumor in adults. Despite their usually well-defined dissection plane, surgical…
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New Study Compares the Sonoma CRx® Clavicle Pin to Plates
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Sonoma Orthopedic Products (Sonoma) is excited to announce its CRx® Clavicle Pin has been featured…
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Pfizer continues study of Staphylococcus aureus vaccine for elective spinal fusion surgery
Pfizer Inc. announced the enrollment of the first patient in a Phase 2b clinical trial of its investigational Staphylococcus aureus multi-antigen vaccine…
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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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