JBJS Webinar on Feb. 24: Rotator Cuff Conundrums
Rotator cuff tears account for an estimated 4.5 million patient visits per year in the US, which translates into a …
More Data on Managing Distal Radial Fractures in Old Patients
Distal radial fractures are common, especially in the elderly, but the best management for these fractures in older patients remains …
Eschew the “Quick Fix” Approach to Early Knee OA
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. In response to a recent study in Arthritis Care & Research, the …
“Appropriate” Management of Distal Radial Fractures Improves Outcomes, Lowers Cost
Many surgeons realize that to improve value, we must improve the quality of care while decreasing its cost. Clinical Practice …
More Mortality Data on Hip Fractures in the Elderly
OrthoBuzz occasionally receives posts from guest bloggers. This guest post comes from Matthew Herring, MD, in response to a recent …
Questionnaire Helps Identify Lumbar Patients Who Need Surgeon Consult
Only about 10% to 15% of patients with low back pain who are referred to a spine surgeon actually require …
Treating Displaced AC Joint Dislocations: Patient Expectations Matter
Often in life, when there are many potential solutions for a single problem, none of them is found to be …