Fixation Costs for Distal Radial Fracture
There is no consensus on the optimal fixation method for patients who require a surgical procedure for distal radial fractures. …
Excess Prescription Opioids
Postoperative #pain management in orthopaedic surgery accounts for a substantial portion of #opioid medications prescribed in the United …
Bidding on Medical Services Raises Quality, Ethical Concerns
According to a report on Medscape.com (registration required), for Francisco Velazco, an unemployed Seattle handyman, an online auction yielded an …
How to Prevent Surgical “No-Shows”
When patients don’t show up for their scheduled surgery, many costs are incurred that cannot be recouped, including the OR …
Editor’s Choice
The article, “Guiding Femoral Rotational Growth in an Animal Model” by Arami, et al. is an intriguing variation …
Google Glass is Now in Orthopaedics
Earlier this year, Dr. Christopher Kaeding became the first surgeon to use Google Glass during live surgery. He used the …
The Changing Role of the Orthopaedic Surgeon
This past fall, JBJS released the results of its annual survey of orthopaedic surgeons, “The Third Annual Role of …
BoneStress app available
BoneStress is a new free app that allows orthopaedic surgeons to look at the effects of action and joint loading …