A study published in the Nov. 1 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery compares the use of peripheral nerve blockade (PNB) against two variations of periarticular infiltration (PAI) as part of a multimodal analgesia pathway for total hip arthroplasty (THA). The...
The Leapfrog Group has released its Fall 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns grade ratings to 2,632 general acute-care hospitals in the United States. The organization’s bi-annual state rankings analysis notes significant improvement in five states...
Data from a study published online in The Spine Journal suggest that pharmacologic prophylaxis may not significantly reduce venous thromboembolism (VTE) following spine surgery, but may increase other risks. The authors conducted a retrospective, cohort study of elective...
According to a study published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, negative T-scale value may predict poorer clinical outcomes and higher retear rates for certain patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears. The researchers reviewed data on 120...
A study published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine looks at mid-term outcomes for patients who have undergone primary hip arthroscopic labral repair. The authors conducted a cohort study of 303 patients (mean age 32 years). At mean 5.7-year follow-up, they...
Data from a study published in the Oct. 18 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggest that minimal incision total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed by a high-volume surgeon may offer little long-term benefit over a standard incision approach. The authors...
Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists suggests that opioid use among hip and knee arthroplasty patients decreased by one-third between 2006 and 2014. Members of the research team reviewed data on 377,657 hip arthroplasties and...
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY has a categorical PGY2 or 3 position opening.Please submit the following documents via email to bridgette.hyde@mountsinai.org. Current CV Letter of Interest Medical School Diploma Medical School Transcript USMLE Score...
According to a study published in the Oct. 18, 2017, issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, use of highly cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) liners may be associated with greater implant survival rates compared to conventional bearing surfaces for total hip arthroplasty...