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Persistent subacute pain soon after TKA linked with dissatisfaction at midterm follow-up

By Casey Tingle Patients who experienced persistent subacute postoperative pain 60 days to 120 days following total knee arthroplasty were more likely to be dissatisfied with their procedure at midterm follow-up than patients without early pain, according to results. Researchers identified 275 patients who underwent 316 primary cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasties (TKAs) and had completed the Knee […]

Study cites reliability of preinjury physical function measurements in orthopedic trauma patients

By Monica Jarmillo Researchers of this study found good agreement between orthopedic trauma patients and their proxies at 2 weeks postoperatively with regard to estimates of preinjury function. “Good agreement in [physical function computer adaptive test] PF CAT preinjury assessment between patients and proxies support patients’ ability to report reliable preinjury physical functioning in the […]

Clinical Outcomes After Suture Anchor Repair of Recalcitrant Medial Epicondylitis

Abstract This study evaluated clinical and patient-reported outcomes and return to sport after surgical treatment of medial epicondylitis with suture anchor fixation. Consecutive patients were evaluated after undergoing debridement and suture anchor repair of the flexor-pronator mass for the treatment of medial epicondylitis. Demographic variables, a short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder […]

What to Expect from Johnson & Johnson’s 4Q15 Earnings

By Mike Benson A look at Johnson & Johnson’s estimates Headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is one of the largest pharmaceuticals and healthcare companies. The company operates in more than 60 countries and supplies products

5 things to know about short-term morbidity for neuromuscular scoliosis surgery patients

By Laura Dyrda A new study published in Spine examined the risk factors for short-term morbidity after posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scoliosis. The researchers examined patients who underwent posterior spinal fusion for neuromuscular scolio…

Better survival, fewer manipulations found with fixed vs mobile bearing TKA

By Casey Tingle Patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty with a fixed bearing component experienced better implant survival with respect to revision for any reason and a lower number of manipulations than patients who had a mobile bearing procedu…

Wells Fargo Capital Finance Provides $30MM Facility to SeaSpine

SeaSpine Holdings Corporation, a global medical technology company focused on surgical solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders, has signed a three-year credit facility with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, with the option to extend for a fourth year.  The facility

‘Bone Foam’ That Gets Injected Into Bone Could Help Treat Osteoporosis And Other Bone Diseases

By Steve Smith Our bones are constantly regrowing. They attain peak mass some time in our 20s before slowly getting weaker as we age. This increases many people’s risk of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones, and

‘Bone Foam’ That Gets Injected Into Bone Could Help Treat Osteoporosis And Other Bone Diseases

By Steve Smith Our bones are constantly regrowing. They attain peak mass some time in our 20s before slowly getting weaker as we age. This increases many people’s risk of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weak and brittle bones, and

Prolonged length of stay seen as inaccurate measure for surgical safety in TJA

By Casey Tingle Recently published results demonstrate risk-adjusted prolonged length of stay was an inadequate measure of surgical safety among patients who underwent total hip or knee arthroplasty. Researchers analyzed coded complications and prolong…

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