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AI may identify risk of blood loss, transfusion after orthopedic surgery
According to published results, an AI algorithm that measures pulse oximeter waveforms in the fingertip may help physicians identify patients at risk for increased blood loss, transfusion and emergency care after orthopedic surgery.
VIDEO: Augmented reality ‘exergaming’ may improve pediatric cerebral palsy rehabilitation
In this video, Melissa A. Bent, MD, discussed developments in a study looking at the potential use of augmented reality exercise gaming or “exergaming” technology for children with cerebral palsy.
Zimmer Biomet announces increased net sales in first-quarter 2024 financial results
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. announced increased net sales in its first-quarter 2024 financial results, according to a company press release.
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Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center announces new leadership roles
Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center announced new leadership roles for five orthopedic physicians, according to a press release.
Open and endoscopic carpal tunnel release may lead to similar rates of revision
Choosing either the endoscopic or open surgical technique for index carpal tunnel release may not meaningfully impact the risk of revision surgery, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Culture-negative PJI: Unraveling the challenges
Periprosthetic joint infection remains one of the most dreaded complications following joint arthroplasty.
Surgical volume may be an indicator of quality of care in ASCs
Results from a matched case-control study showed surgical volume and multimorbidity status may be indicators of patient outcomes in ASCs.
Proximal tibial bony anatomy may predict risk of posterior meniscal root tears
Medial, lateral and lateral-to-medial tibial slope asymmetries may be associated with an increased risk of posterior meniscal root tears, according to results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
Patient advocacy reporting system may reduce cost of orthopedic malpractice claims
Adoption and implementation of a patient advocacy reporting program was associated with a significant decrease in the cost of malpractice claims for high-risk clinicians in an orthopedic practice network, according to published results.
Patient-reported anxiety, depression associated with dissatisfaction after TKA
Despite having improvements in pain and function, patients with self-reported anxiety or depression were more likely to be dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty vs. patients without anxiety or depression, according to study results.
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