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 Orthopedic Trauma as an Economic Indicator

Orthopedic Trauma as an Economic Indicator

Feature Article Free The Crush Index: Orthopedic Trauma as an Economic Indicator Armin Arshi, MD; Justin H. Barad, MD; Riki K. Patel, MS; J. Ben Allis, MD; Nelson F. SooHoo, MD; Eric E. Johnson, MD Orthopedics References Abstract The purpose of this study

Citing brain-injury risk, doctors say orthopedic surgeons should not support football

Citing brain-injury risk, doctors say orthopedic surgeons should not support football

A billboard on the Ben Franklin bridge touts the Rothman Institute at Jefferson as a partner with the Eagles. Tom Avril is a health and science reporter. A former math teacher and engineering major, he was hired in 1998, and previously covered environmental

Perioperative Blood Loss During Total Hip Arthroplasty Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

Perioperative Blood Loss During Total Hip Arthroplasty Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

Feature Article Free Perioperative Blood Loss During Total Hip Arthroplasty Among Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis Yong Hu, MD; Wei-Zhou Jiang, MD; Zhi-Fa Huang, MD; Tahsin Tarik Torsha, BD; De-Sheng Yang, MD; Jun Xiao, MD,

Materialise’s upper extremity osteotomy guides aid surgeons

Materialise’s upper extremity osteotomy guides aid surgeons

Materialise has expanded its 3D printed orthopedic solutions to include osteotomy guides for adults in the United States with metacarpal/phalange and clavicle bone deformities. These guides, developed in collaboration with surgical teams, are designed

Epidural Steroid Injections Help Relieve Pain Without Surgery

Epidural Steroid Injections Help Relieve Pain Without Surgery

When visiting with a pain management physician in Orlando, treatment may include physical therapy, therapeutic modalities, prescription medication and/or interventional pain management consisting of epidural steroid injections. Although some consider

High Risk of Surgical Glove Perforation From Surgical Rotatory Instruments

High Risk of Surgical Glove Perforation From Surgical Rotatory Instruments

, Volume 474, Issue 11 , pp 2513–2517 High Risk of Surgical Glove Perforation From Surgical Rotatory Instruments Authors Jennifer S. Wayne Email author Gregory J. Golladay Abstract Background Surgical gloves can be damaged during the course of a

Backpack Safety Tips from Our Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Backpack Safety Tips from Our Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon

Back pain is commonly seen in adults; 80% of the adult population complains of back pain at some point in time.  Traditionally complaints have been much less frequent in young children but seem to be increasing. When a child complains of back pain,

Robotics, 3D Printing Gain Larger Adoption with Globus Medical, K2M Acquisitions

Robotics, 3D Printing Gain Larger Adoption with Globus Medical, K2M Acquisitions

In early August, both Globus Medical (GMED) and K2M announced acquisitions that complement current products and position them as leaders in robotics and 3D printing, respectively. Globus acquired KB Medical, a robotic developer based in Lausanne,

The Sneaky AC Joint: A Neck Pain Imitator - Steve A. Mora, MD

The Sneaky AC Joint: A Neck Pain Imitator - Steve A. Mora, MD

There is a not so well know shoulder condition which can disguise itself as neck pain.  These problems will present as neck pain but the true culprit causing the pain is actually within the shoulder joint.   Some of these unfortunate patients have