The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) has published its first annual Report to the Public About Hip and Knee Replacements—a patient-oriented summary of the clinical data available in the orga...
A study published in the July issue of the journal Arthroscopy compares the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and arthroscopic lateral release for the treatment of chronic latera...
Data from a study conducted in Japan and presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) annual meeting suggest that arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction may be a via...
A paper presented at the AOSSM annual meeting examines risk factors for shoulder and elbow injuries among professional baseball pitchers. The researchers reviewed data on 132 pitcher-seasons played fr...
A study published in the July 19 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery compares surgical and nonsurgical treatment approaches for displaced midshaft clavicle fracture. The authors conducted a p...
Findings from a study published in the July 19 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggest that obese patients may see pain relief and improved function following total hip or knee arthroplas...
An article in Kaiser Health News discusses the issue of concurrent surgery. The writer notes that Medicare billing rules permit concurrent surgery as long as the attending surgeon is present during th...
Findings published online in the journal Arthroscopy assess risk of adverse events and return to the operating room (OR) during the initial 30-day postoperative period for patients undergoing open or...
A study published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine examines factors that may affect clinical outcomes following revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The authors c...
