Hospital for Special Surgery researchers completed studies at the hospital's Leon Root, M.D. Motion Analysis Laboratory on the Ekito shoe, the first athletic shoe designed to reduce the incidence of ankle sprains during athletic activity, according to a hospital news…
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While hospital procedure volumes are correlated with patient outcomes in total joint arthroplasty, process standardization is also strongly associated with improved quality of care, according to an article published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
C-1 lateral mass screw placement is usually feasible and safe in pediatric placement, and the C1-2 rigid screw/rod fixation has been proven as effective treatment for pediatric atlantoaxial instability after a two-year follow-up, according to an article published in the…
Xcel Sports Medicine, an orthopedic and rehabilitation facility in Vandalia, Ohio, recently broke ground on a new facility, according to a Vandalia Drummer News report.
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Peter Millett, MD, is a partner at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo. His practice focuses on treating athletes with shoulder injuries, and he has expertise in treating revision shoulder surgery. He has recently been elected to serve on the…
Achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for your orthopedic practice is good for the environment, but it will also save the practice money in the long run. Energy efficiency, water consumption…
Since EMR systems are often designed for the hospital setting, ASC administrators may face significant hurdles in implementing a system. Industry experts discuss five things every ASC leader should know about implementing EMR in a surgery center.
Implants are one of the most expensive items needed for orthopedic-driven ASCs. Julie Martin, assistant vice president for surgical services for all three campuses of HealthOne in Denver, and Meg Tomlinson, administrator at Metrocrest Surgery Center in Carrollton, Texas, discuss…