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National Guideline Clearinghouse | Prevention of VTE in orthopedic surgery patients: antithrombotic therapy and prevention of thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
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Orthopedic Surgery

 
 
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Stress Fracture of the Base of the First Metatarsal Bone
August 29, 2012

Case study: Avid runner with midfoot pain: Stress fracture? Lisfranc ligament injury? Synovitis? The description of this rare fracture of the first metatarsal bone illustrates the importance of history and investigation.

Shoulder Instability Injuries Common in Youth Contact Sports
August 7, 2012

Shoulder joint instability often results from traumatic injuries that occur in young athletes participating in contact sports, according to a literature review in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Anatomical Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Rationale
July 18, 2012

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries occur frequently in young and active persons.

Update on Joint Replacement: Benefits and Concerns
June 14, 2012

Recent years have witnessed tremendous advances in the field of orthopedic surgery, particularly in total joint arthroplasty.

A Nation in Motion Campaign Highlights Orthopedic Conditions
May 7, 2012

A new national campaign launched by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), A Nation in Motion, highlights the value of orthopedic care.

Platelet-Rich Plasma Update: Clinical Use in Musculoskeletal Care
April 30, 2012

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) initially was used in 1987 as a means of decreasing homologous blood product transfusions during open heart surgery.1

Widespread Practice of Defensive Medicine Reported at Orthopedic Meeting
February 9, 2012

Defensive medicine has been practiced by virtually all orthopedic surgeons, according to a study presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Platelet-rich plasma, knee replacement, and vitamin D studies were reported.

Total Knee Replacement Surgeries Gaining Ground
February 23, 2012

The number of total knee replacement (TKR) surgeries has more than doubled over the past decade, bringing the total of Americans who have undergone the procedure at least once to more than 4.5 million, according to new research presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in San Francisco.

Fewer Joint Surgeries With Recent RA Diagnosis
February 23, 2012

For patients who recently received a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the rates of arthritis-related joint surgery continue to decrease, according to researchers in the departments of medicine and health sciences research at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.

 
LATEST ARTICLES
June 14, 2012
Update on Joint Replacement: Benefits and Concerns
Recent years have witnessed tremendous advances in the field of orthopedic surgery, particularly in total joint arthroplasty. More »
April 3, 2012
Podcast: Hip Replacement Failure Risk--What To Tell Your Patients
The FDA will launch an intensive review of data on the safety of metal-on-metal hip implants in June, responding to yet more evidence that they present a high risk of failure and revision surgery. Listen as orthopedic surgeon William Maloney of Stanford University School of Medicine discusses the... More »
November 29, 2011
Is Your Patient a Candidate for Hip Replacement Surgery?
(VIDEO) Here orthopedic surgeon Bill Walter describes a systematic approach to the history and demonstrates a hands-on physical examination that can provide definitive evidence that surgery may be the best option. More »
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JOURNAL SCAN
Annals of Internal Medicine | Mobility Impairment Reduces Access to Subspecialty Care
annals.org - 3/19/13
Access to Subspecialty Care for Patients With Mobility Impairment A Survey
annals.org - 3/19/13
Annals of Internal Medicine | Access to Subspecialty Care for Patients With Mobility Impairment: A Survey
annals.org - 3/19/13
Suggested Guidelines for the Practice of Arthroscopic Surgery
www.arthroscopyjournal.org - 2/28/13
Author's Reply
www.arthroscopyjournal.org - 2/28/13

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MEDLINE
Bending and abrasion fatigue of common suture materials used in arthroscopic and open orthopedic surgery.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
Fracture-dislocations of the carpus: perilunate injury.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
Pyrocarbon versus silicone proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty: a systematic review.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
First evidence of a polygenic susceptibility to pain in a pediatric cohort.
pubmed.gov - 12/31/12
Perioperative morbidity and mortality of total hip replacement in liver transplant recipients: a 7-year single-center experience.
pubmed.gov - 12/14/12

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CLINICAL TRIALS
AAOS: Reduced Surgery Rates Document RA Treatment Success
www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com - 3/21/13
Although joint and spine surgery rates are increasing, progressively fewer are being performed on patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to studies from two different large registries.
Parkinson Disease Treatment & Management
emedicine.medscape.com - 3/21/13
Treatment & Management: Parkinson Disease. Parkinson disease (PD) is one of the most common neurologic disorders, affecting approximately 1% of individuals older than 60 years and causing progressive disability that can be slowed, but not halted, by treatment.
Parkinson Disease
emedicine.medscape.com - 3/21/13
Parkinson Disease. Parkinson disease (PD) is one of the most common neurologic disorders, affecting approximately 1% of individuals older than 60 years and causing progressive disability that can be slowed, but not halted, by treatment.
Deep Venous Thrombosis Workup
emedicine.medscape.com - 3/19/13
Workup: Deep Venous Thrombosis. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE).
Deep Venous Thrombosis Medication
emedicine.medscape.com - 3/19/13
Medication: Deep Venous Thrombosis. Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE).

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Key Differences between FQHCs and RHCs
Chastity Werner, RHIT, June 13, 2013
FQHCs and RHCs take up a unique niche among physician practices. And that affects compensation and billing.
Improving Care Coordination in Your Practice
Susanne Madden,  June 12, 2013
Practices are feverishly working to control the rising costs of healthcare - effective care coordination can help.
Refunding Overpayments: Two Options for Medical Practices
Ericka L. Adler,  June 12, 2013
Medicare and Medicaid providers must return overpayments once identified. Here are two different refund approaches for practices to consider when necessary.
Four Easy Ways to Boost Patient Time of Service Collections
Aubrey Westgate,  June 12, 2013
Simple ways your medical practice staff can increase the likelihood patients will pay when presenting for appointments.
iPad Alternatives for Mobile Physicians
Marisa Torrieri, June 11, 2013
As more physicians are seeing the merits of media tablets, the market is expanding, too.
 

 
 
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