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June 19, 2020
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Shoulder arthroplasty with inlay glenoid component linked with improved outcomes

Shoulder arthroplasty with inlay glenoid component linked with improved outcomes

Anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty with an inlay glenoid component and a stemless, ovoid humeral head led to a high rate of return to occupational and sporting activities and improved clinical outcomes, according to published results.

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June 17, 2020
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PROs better for measuring toxicities than patient satisfaction

PROs better for measuring toxicities than patient satisfaction

New data suggest patient-reported outcomes, or PROs, may not always reflect the effects of cancer treatment and may be more indicative of treatment-related toxicities than patient happiness with cosmetic outcomes, according to a 1-year post radiation study presented at ASCO20 Virtual Scientific Program.

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June 09, 2020
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Despite patient interest, few physicians recommend marijuana for musculoskeletal pain

Despite high patient satisfaction reports and increased interest, 26% of cannabis users with chronic musculoskeletal pain were recommended by a physician to use cannabis for pain management, according to published results.

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June 06, 2020
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More pain catastrophizing before carpal tunnel release led to lower patient satisfaction

Patients with higher pain catastrophizing scores prior to carpal tunnel release experienced lower satisfaction at 12 months postoperatively, according to published results.

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June 01, 2020
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Quick response codes may enhance patient knowledge of cast care after fracture

Quick response codes may enhance patient knowledge of cast care after fracture

Results showed use of quick response codes for nonsurgical care of pediatric casts after fracture may enhance patient and parent knowledge and prevent unnecessary calls to the treating physician.

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May 26, 2020
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Patient satisfaction after hip arthroscopy can be determined with VAS

Patient satisfaction with clinical outcomes at 2 years after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is largely due to preoperative alpha angles and BMI, according to published results.

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May 18, 2020
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Early real-world outcomes of AcrySof IQ PanOptix trifocal IOL show high patient satisfaction

Patients who received the first FDA-approved trifocal IOL reported high satisfaction with the lens, but some can experience some contrast or quality diminution even with final 20/20 vision, according to a speaker at the virtual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.

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May 17, 2020
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VIDEO: Trifocal IOL receives high patient satisfaction scores

VIDEO: Trifocal IOL receives high patient satisfaction scores

In this video perspective from the virtual American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discusses a study showing high patient satisfaction in those implanted bilaterally with the Alcon PanOptix trifocal IOL.

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May 08, 2020
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Nuisance symptoms after TJA had minimal impact on patient satisfaction

Despite a high prevalence of self-reported nuisance symptoms after total joint arthroplasty, published results showed these symptoms had a minimal impact on overall patient satisfaction.

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May 07, 2020
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Local competition, patient satisfaction may drive urgent orthopedic care clinic success

Local competition, patient satisfaction may drive urgent orthopedic care clinic success

When deciding whether to open an urgent orthopedic care clinic in association with a practice or hospital, presenters at the American Alliance of Orthopaedic Executives Annual Conference noted it is important to take the local competition into consideration.

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