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Editor's choice Surgeon Edition

Editor’s Choice – March 3, 2014

February 26, 2014February 26, 2014 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

Orthopaedic surgeons are frequently asked if the metal devices that they implant induce hypersensitivity reactions. In addition, during the workup of a patient who has

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FDA OKs RF Pain-Management System for Use in People with Metal Implants

January 30, 2014January 30, 2014 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons

The FDA removed the metal-implant contraindication for the Provant Therapy System, making Provant available for use in patients with metallic joint-replacement components and internal-fixation devices.

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