Physicians’ Contracts Can Affect Patients, Professionalism
Problematic clauses in contracts include blanket confidentiality clauses, termination without cause
Vitamin D Not Beneficial for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Supplements don't slow disease progression or ease pain, even in patients with low levels of the vitamin
Arthroscopic Superior Capsule Reconstruction Promising
Beneficial for patients with irreparable rotator cuff tears that have failed previous treatment
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 1-5
The 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held...
Similar Outcomes for Single-Bundle, Double-Bundle ACL
No significant difference in subjective or objective outcomes for single-, double-bundle techniques
Concussion Prevention Rules May Be Leading to Other Injuries
Researchers suggest college rules to lessen head injuries might be causing more knee, ankle problems
AAOS: Best TKA Outcome at Very-High Volume Hospitals
Lowest lifetime costs and greatest benefits for surgery performed at very-high volume centers
AAOS: ADHD Meds Tied to Lower Bone Density in Children
One-quarter of children in study had lower-than-normal readings
AAOS: Loose-Fitting Football Helmets = Worse Concussions
Teens with loose-fitting helmets have higher rates of drowsiness, hyperexcitability, noise sensitivity
AAOS: Steroid Tx Too Close to Hip Surgery Can Up Infection Risk
Hip replacement should be delayed for three months after steroid injection, researchers say
