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 …
“Phenotype” Redefined in Osteoarthritis Research
This basic science tip comes from Fred Nelson, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon in the Department of Orthopedics at Henry Ford …
With OCA, Don’t Fret About Condyle Matching
Osteochondral allograft transplantations (OCAs) are becoming a mainstay of treatment for knee-cartilage injuries. To help ensure that the allograft plug …
New Level-I Data on TKA Blood Conservation
Minimizing perioperative blood loss during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) helps curtail the risks and costs of allogeneic blood transfusions. Currently, …
D-Dimer Levels May Help with PJI Diagnoses
The percentage of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) among patients requiring revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee is increasing. PJIs …
Longer Surgeries, Lengths of Stay Associated with More Adverse Events
The phrase “adverse event” has been defined variably in the orthopaedic literature, which is one reason identifying the factors associated …