Orthopedics

Cover Story

• Indications and techniques for hip arthroscopy continue to evolve

• At issue: Unification of orthopaedic surgery and trauma departments in Europe

• National joint registry in the US makes progress, but faces obstacles in execution

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Surgical Technique

• Suture-based arthroscopic repair promotes healing and preserves the meniscus

• Nicholas A. Sgaglione, MD

• Electromagnetic device enables accurate placement of IM nail locking screws

• Daniel S. Chan, MD; R Brandon Burris, MD

• The proximal tibia is an alternate harvest site with easy accessibility

• Cyril Mauffrey, MD, FRCS; David Seligson, MD

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Round Tables

• Nexus of psychological and physical health impacts surgical performance, training

• Social media: Orthopedists discuss its role as surgeon’s friend, foe or both

• Retirement: Surgeons tell how to prepare for life after orthopedics

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4 Questions with Dr. Jackson

• Proposed passive immunization is designed to be given to patients prior to revision total joint replacement

• Arthroscopic cuff repair can be done safely without acromioplasty

• Proximal hamstring injuries can have significant disability

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Orthopedics Today Commentary

• Court’s decision will not solve the need for further health care reform

• Douglas W. Jackson, MD

• Healio.com makes orthopedic knowledge and information available in a more powerful platform

• Douglas W. Jackson, MD

• Questions remain how and if ACOs will function

• Douglas W. Jackson, MD

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Orthopaedics Today Europe Commentary

Expert opinion on business and clinical topics in orthopaedics

• Global time-out may calm maelstrom of metal-on-metal THR

• Increased use of MRI as a ‘gold standard’ raises access issues

• Per Kjaersgaard-Andersen, MD

• Revamp training programs to attract, retain more orthopaedic surgeons

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Orthopedic Medical Legal Advisor

• Supreme Court’s decision will impact health care law

• B. Sonny Bal, MD, JD, MBA; Lawrence H. Brenner, JD

• A guide to understanding the elements of the standard of care

• B. Sonny Bal, MD, JD, MBA; Lawrence H. Brenner, JD

• Proper understanding and preparation are essential to effective deposition skills

• B. Sonny Bal, MD, JD, MBA; Lawrence H. Brenner, JD

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Infection Watch

• Eradicate periprosthetic infection with irrigation and debridement

• Erik Hansen, MD; Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS

• Culture negative PJI periprosthetic joint infection: Strategies to improve yield

• Carlos Higuera, MD; Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS

• Just say ‘no’ to operating on patients at high risk for periprosthetic joint infection

• Javad Parvizi, MD, FRCS

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Emerging Technologies & Innovation

• The future of adaptive innovation in health care may be surprising

• John W. Kenagy, MD

• CAOS: The direction and future of robotics and navigation explored

• S. David Stulberg, MD

• Better health, patient experiences and lower costs can be achieved with the triple aim

• Andrea Kabcenell, RN, MPH; Maureen Bisognano

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Ortho Apps

• Apps can aid the orthopedic surgeons in keeping abreast of the literature

• Matthew DiPaola, MD; Orrin I. Franko , MD

• Classification apps allow users to carry knowledge in the user pockets

• Matthew DiPaola, MD; Orrin I. Franko, MD

• Physical exam apps help students refine skills, others aid surgeons in the clinic

• Matthew DiPaola, MD; Orrin I. Franko, MD

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Orthopedic Physician Extender Update

• Competition, collaboration and caring for the orthopedic patient are key

• Jason Mazza, MSc, OPA-C, CSA, SA-C, CCRC

• Real dollars and sense: Use of an OPA-C in a clinical practice

• Jason Mazza, MSc, OPA-C, CSA, SA-C, OTC, CCRC

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