Oncology News

The American College of Surgeons released updated guidelines promoting lifelong competency and ability assessments for surgeons to enhance patient safety and preserve “physician dignity,” according to a press release.

Onkos Surgical announced FDA de novo approval of its antibacterial implant coating for use in orthopedic oncology, trauma and revision arthroplasty procedures, according to a company press release.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed timing of colonoscopy relative to total joint arthroplasty was not linked to an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed different treatment patterns for metastatic long-bone disease had varying effects on patient survivorship.

There is much written about the virtue of compassion, which literally means “to suffer together.” A more practical definition would be sympathetic awareness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.

SAN FRANCISCO — Despite an increase in the number of prophylactic fixation procedures of the femur performed among Medicare patients from 2000 to 2021, results showed the average reimbursement of this procedure decreased by nearly 50%.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed socioeconomic status and race/ethnicity may be independent predictors of refusal of surgery among patients with metastatic bone cancer.

According to published results, exercise intervention may improve lower limb gait function in patients who previously had tumor endoprostheses around the knee.

According to published results, older adults who are considering elective surgery reported concerns about the physical aspects of surgery, as well as the financial and employment consequences.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Samuel Moen, BS, discussed the benefits of forming relationships with employers to advance an orthopedic practice and connect with patients.