A new study evaluates trends in knee arthroscopy. Have evidence-based recommendations influenced real-world practice? This post comes from research resident Derek T. Schloemann, MD,
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Improving Our Ability to Predict Discharge Disposition After Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The majority of patients who undergo primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are discharged to home postoperatively, but for some patients,
Early hip arthroscopists routinely performed capsulectomies to obtain adequate visualization within the hip joint. As our techniques and skills have evolved, more modern capsulotomies are
The performance of orthopaedic procedures in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continues to increase in the US. This practice is accelerating for multiple reasons: patients want to sleep in their own beds, hospitals can present a risky environment for
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes from Frederick A. Matsen, MD and Jeremy S. Somerson, MD. The coronavirus pandemic is