ACL Trial Quality Has Improved Over Time
The randomized controlled trial (RCT) may be the gold standard of clinical research, but not all RCTs are created equal. …
If We “Own the Bone,” How About “Owning the Joint”?
This basic science tip comes from Fred Nelson, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon in the Department of Orthopedics at Henry Ford …
Less Postop Stiffness with Simultaneous Bilateral TKA
In previous studies, simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in appropriately selected patients has compared favorably with staged bilateral TKA—in …
More Data on Outpatient vs Inpatient Joint Replacement
In addition to the Pearl Diver-based retrospective study by Arshi et al. on one-year complications after outpatient knee replacement, …
Outpatient Knee Replacement Complications: How Important Are They?
In the December 6, 2017 issue of The Journal, Arshi et al. report on a detailed analysis of …
Webinar on Dec. 13—Patient Satisfaction After ACL Surgery
An estimated 300,000 ACL surgeries are performed in the US annually, at an estimated cost of up to $1 billion, …
Patient Satisfaction After ACL Reconstruction—Dec. 13 Webinar
We still have many unanswered questions about patient satisfaction after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
- Do specific patient populations benefit
Fructosamine Bests HbA1c for Preop Glycemic Screening
Patients with diabetes have an increased risk of postoperative complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Additionally, perioperative hyperglycemia has been …
High Value Joint Replacements at Physician-Owned Hospitals
In the November 15, 2017 issue of The Journal, Courtney et al. carefully evaluate CMS data to compare …