Heron Therapeutics Inc. announced increased net product sales in its first quarter of 2024 financial results, according to a company press release. Heron Therapeutics reported $34.7 million in net product sales for the quarter, an increase…
According to published results, flexible pes planovalgus, also known as flatfoot deformity, was associated with increased risks of falls, implant-related complications and revision surgery among patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.…
Patients who speak Spanish as their primary language and undergo orthopedic trauma surgery may show limited health literacy and have difficulty understanding their injury and treatment plans vs. patients who primarily speak English. “It is…
Published results showed de-rotational osteotomy with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction was associated with better outcomes vs. tibial tubercle transfer with MPFL reconstruction for patellar instability and torsion deformity.…
Published results showed the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty was associated with significantly increased physiological stress and strain for surgeons compared with the posterior approach. Researchers from Rothman…
With decreased 30-day postoperative costs and 90-day readmission rates, revision total knee arthroplasty performed in the ASC may be preferred vs. an inpatient or a hospital-based outpatient setting, according to published results.…
Published results showed antibiotic-loaded bone cement may not be warranted for prophylaxis with total knee arthroplasty due to the additional cost and similar rates of revision for periprosthetic joint infection vs. plain bone cement.…
Older adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who sustain an incident hip fracture have a similar likelihood for a subsequent hip fracture as those without diabetes, according to study data published in Bone. “Among incident hip fracture…
According to published results, krill oil supplementation did not improve VAS pain scores for patients with significant knee osteoarthritis pain and effusion-synovitis compared with placebo treatment. “Another source of marine omega-3…
Results from a randomized clinical trial showed remote postoperative physical therapy may be a viable option for patients discharged the same day after total knee arthroplasty. “The [electronic remote perioperative management] ERPM [remote…
OsteoRemedies LLC announced FDA clearance for expanded indications of its Spectrum GV dual antibiotic bone cement for the use in revision total hip arthroplasty procedures, according to a press release. The Spectrum GV bone cement,…
NYU Langone Orthopedics has announced a new film “On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of NYU Langone Orthopedics,” according to a press release. The film, which is sponsored by NYU Langone Orthopedics, has been selected for a private…
Neuromuscular exercise and pain neuroscience education did not yield superior outcomes to education alone, however, interventions may improve clinical, pain and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty, according to published data…
Postoperative chemotherapy may be associated with increased of for periprosthetic joint infection after total joint arthroplasty, according to published results. “Chemotherapy suppresses the immune system, rendering patients more…
Results from a randomized clinical trial showed no association between the surgical approaches for cemented hemiarthroplasty studied and 6-month patient-reported quality of life in patients treated for acute femoral neck fracture. “The…
According to published results, perioperative IV dexamethasone was associated with decreased risk for pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis after total joint arthroplasty for patients with a history of venous thromboembolism.…
Results showed patients with postoperative negative pain thoughts after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair may have worse patient-reported outcomes vs. patients without negative pain thoughts or preoperative negative pain thoughts.…
In this video, Kevin M. Neal, MD, discussed the relationship between rates of neural axis abnormalities in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and the potential need for neurosurgical intervention. “Our conclusions are that rates…
According to published results, patients who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty with the humeral component in either neutral version or 30° of retroversion had similar range of motion, pain scores and functional outcomes at 2-year…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of investments, it is crucial for orthopedic surgeons to stay informed about alternative asset classes, such as cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has garnered tremendous attention in…
Osteomyelitis is a microbial infection of the bone. Pediatric osteomyelitis is common and has increased with time. The average incidence of acute osteomyelitis is eight to 10 per 100,000 children in well-resourced nations, while the…
Regulatory burdens, resource deficits, reimbursement rates and the growing list of day-to-day business responsibilities have catalyzed a trend of private physician practices selling or transitioning to larger hospital settings. In a 2023…
On May 7, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final regulation in the Federal Register that, if it takes effect, will ban most noncompete clauses in for-profit entities. According to a FTC release, the final rule is expected to lead to…
Click here to read the Cover Story, "Resource deficit may hinder private pediatric practices." At first glance, the answer to this question would seem to be obvious. A surgeon in a private practice who makes all the decisions regarding…
A 10-year-old girl with no significant past medical history presented to the ED for evaluation of 6 months of progressively worsening back pain. During the preceding month, she began experiencing worsening numbness and weakness to her…
Presented results showed low-density spinal fusion constructs achieved comparable curve correction with reduced OR times compared with higher-density constructs for pediatric patients with neuromuscular scoliosis. “There has been a lot of…
In this video, Kevin M. Neal, MD, discussed a novel posterior dynamic distraction device that may be effective for treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. “The posterior dynamic distraction device corrects Cobb angles substantially…
Stryker announced increased net sales and net earnings in its first-quarter 2024 financial results, according to a company press release. Stryker reported $5.2 billion in consolidated net sales, a 9.7% increase from the prior year period.…
The Academic Orthopaedic Consortium and PrecisionOS announced a new corporate partnership for surgical education and training with an emphasis on virtual reality training, according to a press release. “At PrecisionOS, our mission is clear…
Although children with physical disabilities had lower health-related quality of life measures vs. their peers, results showed such patients had minimal differences in happiness that did not correlate with functional mobility. “We need to…