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 OR […]
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 has
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
From the AAP: Help Discerning Abuse-Related Pediatric Fractures
Unintentional fractures in kids are much more common than fractures caused by child abuse, but orthopaedists should remain on the
Editor’s Choice – Feb 3, 2014
The article “Adult human mesenchymal stem cells delivered via intra-articular injection to the knee following partial medial menisectomy” is an