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Oral bone mineral density-reducing medications may increase risk of revision TKA
Results showed patients who take bone mineral density-reducing medications, such as antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, glucocorticoids and proton pump inhibitors, may be at increased risk for revision total knee arthroplasty.
Study: Industry payment distributions may be skewed by 0.1% of physician earners
According to published results, industry payment distributions may be skewed by the 0.1% of physicians in each specialty who were paid more than $1 million from 2013 to 2022.
Risk for total hip arthroplasty rises with intake of fatty acids
The risk for total hip arthroplasty increases with higher baseline dietary intake of arachidonic acid, as well as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
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Elevated BMI may not increase risks of dislocation, revision after THA
Published results showed patients with a higher BMI had no differences in rates of dislocation or revision at 1 year to 2 years after primary total hip arthroplasty compared with patients with a normal BMI.
National Athletic Trainers' Association updates statement on management of concussions
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association hosted a virtual media briefing to update its recommendations for the management of sport-related concussions, according to a press release.
CT-detected knee cartilage mineralization predicts MRI cartilage worsening in same area
CT detection of intra-articular mineralization in knee cartilage, resulting from calcium crystal deposition, may predict MRI detection of worsening cartilage in the same area, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
High hospital quality ratings, rankings linked with decreased TJA readmission penalties
Results showed high Medicare hospital star ratings and recognition on the top 50 orthopedic hospital rankings from U.S. News & World Report were associated with reduced likelihood of readmission penalties after total joint arthroplasty.
Open Latarjet procedure may be associated with steep learning curve
SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed the open Latarjet procedure may have a steep learning curve with a considerable decrease in surgical time after 15 cases.
BLOG: Equity: Buyback rights, forfeiture and vesting
In our last post, we saw how rollover equity fits into the overall consideration paid to a selling physician owner of a physician practice.
Online predictive tool may not affect patients’ willingness to undergo TKA
According to published results, use of a predictive tool may not significantly affect patient-reported willingness to undergo total knee arthroplasty at 6 months after use of the tool.
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