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ImageBiopsy Lab receives FDA clearance of radiology imaging processing software
ImageBiopsy Lab has announced FDA clearance of its ImageBiopsy Lab LAMA, an automated radiological image processing software for measurements of the lower limb, according to a release.
Study: Periprosthetic joint infection negatively affects work status, quality of life
Results showed patients who had periprosthetic joint infection after total joint arthroplasty may have difficulty performing everyday tasks and returning to work.
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Where loans can be accessed with interest rates less than 1%
With the rapid rise of interest rates in the last year, many physicians might be interested and surprised to learn where extremely low rates still exist.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia named best hospital for pediatric orthopedic care
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was named the top hospital for pediatric orthopedics in the 2023 to 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report.
AMA reelects orthopedic surgeon Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, to board of trustees
The AMA announced Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH, MBA, has been reelected to the AMA board of trustees, according to a press release.
Hospital for Special Surgery appoints executive vice president, chief operating officer
Hospital for Special Surgery has announced Mary E. Cassai, MPA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, as executive vice president and chief operating officer, according to a press release.
AOSSM pens open letter demanding physician testimonies in quality of care litigation
To combat recent challenges faced by physicians due to malpractice litigation, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine published an open letter addressing their concern.
Study finds racial, gender disparities in access to outpatient TKR for Medicare patients
Results showed older, Black and female patients have been less likely to undergo outpatient total knee replacement after the removal of TKR from the Medicare inpatient-only list in 2018.
Q&A: Research program provides answers to challenges in adult reconstruction surgery
More than 15 years ago, Wael K. Barsoum, MD, started the Cleveland Clinic Adult Reconstruction Research Program with the goal of finding solutions to daily challenges in adult reconstruction surgery.
Medicaid coverage associated with low-volume hospitals, poor outcomes for TJA
Compared with patients without Medicaid, patients with Medicaid were more likely to undergo total joint arthroplasty at a low-volume hospital and have higher rates of postoperative complications, according to published results.