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Surgical volume may be an indicator of quality of care in ASCs
Results from a matched case-control study showed surgical volume and multimorbidity status may be indicators of patient outcomes in ASCs.
Proximal tibial bony anatomy may predict risk of posterior meniscal root tears
Medial, lateral and lateral-to-medial tibial slope asymmetries may be associated with an increased risk of posterior meniscal root tears, according to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Patient advocacy reporting system may reduce cost of orthopedic malpractice claims
Adoption and implementation of a patient advocacy reporting program was associated with a significant decrease in the cost of malpractice claims for high-risk clinicians in an orthopedic practice network, according to published results.
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Patient-reported anxiety, depression associated with dissatisfaction after TKA
Despite having improvements in pain and function, patients with self-reported anxiety or depression were more likely to be dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty vs. patients without anxiety or depression, according to study results.
Understand bitcoin as a store of value: A guide for physicians
In the rapidly evolving landscape of investments, it is crucial for physicians to stay informed about alternative asset classes, such as cryptocurrency.
Arthritis Awareness Month: Debunking myths, revealing truths
The month of May serves as Arthritis Awareness Month, drawing attention to this all-too common, yet misunderstood, condition.
THA improved clinical outcomes better than education, exercise in patients with OA
Despite clinical improvements in patients who received education and exercise for hip osteoarthritis, patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty had greater improvements in pain relief, function and quality of life, according to results.
Weight-bearing physical activity may increase risk of radiographic knee OA
According to published results, weight-bearing recreational physical activity may be associated with an increased risk of knee osteoarthritis in adults with decreased lower limb muscle mass vs. non-weight-bearing activity.
Robotic-assisted patellofemoral arthroplasty shows high rate of return to low-impact sport
Robotic-assisted patellofemoral arthroplasty yielded high rates of return to low-impact sports and activity for patients aged 50 years and younger with patellofemoral arthritis, according to published results.
Extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis may not reduce risk of PJI after TJA
Published results showed extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis was not associated with a reduced risk of periprosthetic joint infection at 90 days or 1 year among patients who underwent total hip or total knee arthroplasty.
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