Revisit a year in orthopedics: Research, news and advancements in 2022
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Healio highlights the most impactful research, news and advancements in orthopedics from the year.
Orthopedic surgeons tackle latest surge in COVID-19 cases
With the resurgence in COVID-19 cases across the U.S. in January 2022, some states and hospitals implemented a limit to or postponement of nonessential and elective surgeries similar to the postponement enacted in March 2020. Read more.
Male physicians received higher medical industry payments compared with female physicians
From 2013 to 2019, male physicians received significantly higher payments from medical industry companies compared with female physicians across all specialties and academic ranks. Read more.
Medical undergarments during surgery may increase patient satisfaction
A substantial percentage of surgical patients experienced exposure-related stress or anxiety, and the use of medical undergarments to cover their genitalia and buttocks significantly increased levels of patient satisfaction. Read more.
Aspirin use linked with higher rates of symptomatic venous thromboembolism after THA, TKA
Compared with enoxaparin, aspirin use resulted in higher rates of symptomatic venous thromboembolism within 90 days following total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty. Read more.
Reverse THA may be safe, effective in the treatment of end-stage OA
Use of a reverse total hip system may be safe and effective for treatment of end-stage osteoarthritis and provide excellent fixation with low risk of aseptic loosening. Read more.
Round Table: In-office needle arthroscopy has potential to transform outpatient care
Minimally invasive procedures have flourished within orthopedic surgery during the past few decades as surgeons have continually sought out faster recovery times and improved clinical outcomes. Read more.
Common elective orthopedic procedures may not be more effective than nonoperative care
Many commonly performed elective orthopedic procedures do not have a strong, high-quality evidence base that shows these are more effective than nonoperative alternatives. Read more.
Workforce shortage impacts all areas of orthopedics
A 2021 report from the Association of American Medical Colleges estimated a shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034 in the United States, with shortfalls in both primary and specialty care. Read more.
Study: Many TKA, THA procedures are performed by low-volume surgeons
Many total hip and knee arthroplasties are performed by low-volume surgeons more than 2 decades after the volume-outcome relationship was established for joint arthroplasty. Read more.