A study in the Journal of Patient Experience found that short wait times increased patient satisfaction — but did not impact whether the patient would recommend the practice.
Orthopedic
A study in The Bone & Joint Journal found that surgical follow-up using both a questionnaire and radiograph was as effective as in-person follow-up at a traditional outpatient clinic.
A study in American Journal of Sports Medicine found that starting a form of biophysical therapy seven days after surgery may aid in tendon-bone healing.
Jeffrey S. Abrams, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, a practice with office locations throughout New Jersey. He specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic techniques, including rotator cuff repairs and stabilization surgery.
A study in the Journal of Arthroplasty found that repeated application of surgical site preparation solutions reduces the rate of infection following total joint arthroplasty.
The Leawood-based Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute is slated to open an orthopedic urgent care center early next month, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.
A study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine found that revision hip arthroscopy is particularly effective for patients with increased joint space and without a history of labral repair surgery, among other characteristics.
The global orthopedic imaging market will continue to grow through 2026, according to a Future Market Insights report.
Orthopedic surgeon Stephen Klinge, MD, joined UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital, according to Marlborough Wicked Local.
Benjamin Thompson, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, a practice with six locations throughout New Hampshire. He specializes in sports medicine, with an emphasis on arthroscopic procedures and cartilage injury treatment.
