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Similar infection rates found with incisional negative pressure and standard dressings for THA

December 9, 2019

According to study results, patients who underwent direct-anterior approach total hip arthroplasty and had incisional negative pressure dressings showed a surgical site infection rate that was not significantly different than those treated with standard dressings.

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Joint replacement program may reduce margin for savings vs bundled payment model

December 9, 2019

Published results showed use of the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model may substantially reduce the margin for savings compared with the Bundled Payments for…

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Proposed legislation to lower drug prices: What clinicians need to know

December 9, 2019

Several bills have been introduced recently to reduce the high cost of prescription drugs. “Despite partisan gridlock in Washington, both parties know that health…

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Cleveland Clinic names new chair of Orthopedic & Rheumatologic Institute

December 8, 2019

Cleveland Clinic announced Thomas E. Mroz, MD, as the new chair of its Orthopedic & Rheumatologic Institute. He will begin in the position Jan. 1, 2020. According…

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Orthofix names new president of global spine business

December 7, 2019

Orthofix Medical Inc. announced Kevin Kenny as the new president of the Orthofix Global Spine business to lead global spine implants, motion preservation, bone growth…

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