Is Bone Regeneration Possible in Humans?
It’s a known fact that zebra fish have innate abilities to regenerate lost appendages and organs, but will researchers be …
Amputee Gets the Gift of ‘Feeling’ Again
Dennis Sorensen considers himself fortunate to get a chance that most amputees won’t get: to regain some natural sensation in …
Four of Top 10 Most Costly Surgical Procedures are Orthopaedic
According to a statistical brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, below are the top 10 costliest …
Twitter Popularity Low Among Orthopaedic Surgeons
Results from a new JBJS study, Mobile Technology/Social Media Usage Among Orthopaedic Surgeons, show that 8% of orthopaedic surgeons are …
Stage 3 Meaningful Use Plans Are on the Table
A workgroup has submitted draft recommendations for Stage 3 Meaningful Use incentives. Chaired by Paul Tang, MD, the workgroup …
A Reminder about What Orthopaedic Surgeons Should Not Do
The Choosing Wisely campaign seeks to bring more awareness to tests and procedures that should be discussed between physicians and …
The Subliminal Psychology behind Ordering Tests
Medical tests have come under close scrutiny in this era of health care cost containment. Test over-ordering is thought to …
Caring for Caregivers Was Key After Marathon Bombing
Events like the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing can have a tremendous emotional impact on any care provider—physicians, nurses, imaging techs, …
Editor’s Choice – March 3, 2014
Orthopaedic surgeons are frequently asked if the metal devices that they implant induce hypersensitivity reactions. In addition, during the workup …