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The large joint reconstruction market slowed following two quarters of strong growth. Read on to find out how both foreign and domestic sales descended back toward the ground level.
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The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) 2010 Annual Meeting just wrapped. For those who didn't make the trip up to Rhode Island to attend, we bring you some of this year's highlights, including the ushering in of a new president, this year's Mr. Sports Medicine and noteworthy research.
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Can orthopedics innovate out of today’s reimbursement, pricing and regulatory malaise? If the culture of innovation we saw among the Israeli medical technology companies is any indication, the answer is “yes.” But it could be ego bruising to today’s industry leadership.
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Drs. Donald Shelbourne and Stephen Howell opine on the issues with traditional postoperative rehabilitation, the value of preoperative communication, and how you can give the power to the patient.
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The anterior approach to total hip replacement finally gets its day in the sun. So why did it take 20-plus years for the front-facing surgery to catch on? And how are physicians, patients and hospitals jumping on the procedure's bandwagon? One thing's for sure, things are definitely looking up.
Dr. Greenwald with Prince Charles / Dr. Seth Greenwald
Graying gracefully, Seth Greenwald has become one of the most influential educators in orthopedics. Several thousand surgeons and associated healthcare professionals hone their craft using his panoply of educational tips and tricks. There’s no debate, Dr. Greenwald is a treasure.
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Older citizenry, older inmates. Two seasoned orthopedists discuss their work with incarcerated individuals, including some of the special considerations that must be observed when treating this population.