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July 16, 2020
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Surgeons release guidelines for resuming elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

Surgeons release guidelines for resuming elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic

A panel of expert physicians in orthopedic surgery has released recommendations aimed at reducing the transmission of the COVID-19 virus during the resumption of elective surgical procedures.

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July 08, 2020
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Training with lighter baseballs could improve pitching velocity without injury

Training with lighter baseballs could improve pitching velocity without injury

A 15-week baseball training program that utilized lighter baseballs resulted in increased pitching velocity and no injuries, according to a sports medicine specialist at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.

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July 06, 2020
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Study: COVID-19 has considerably impacted young arthroplasty surgeons

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a “considerable impact” on compensation, redeployment and career advancement for young arthroplasty surgeons who are in training or within the first 5 years of their career, according to published results.

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June 26, 2020
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Rothman Orthopaedics makes strategic leadership changes for New York market

Rothman Orthopaedics makes strategic leadership changes for New York market

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute has announced changes to strategic leadership in the New York region to enhance standing and drive growth in the market, according to a company press release.

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June 12, 2020
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We must actively work to diversify our profession

We must actively work to diversify our profession

I grew up the oldest of six children in a white family. During my first few years of life, my father attended medical school while my mother focused on raising us in St. Louis. Ms. Artie, our part-time nanny who was black, helped my parents care for us. To us, Artie was part of our family. We were taught to respect people, without regard to race, gender or religion.

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April 17, 2020
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Outpatient TKA paves way for THA, spine procedures

On Jan. 1, 2018, CMS removed total knee arthroplasty from the inpatient-only list for Medicare beneficiaries, which created a significant change for surgeons, patients and hospitals in part due to the implementation of the Two-Midnight Rule. Despite efforts by CMS to provide some clarity in this regard, it remained somewhat unclear to hospitals and physicians which patient cases should be coded as inpatient or outpatient, and many of them were identified on a case-by-case basis where a given surgery would be performed.

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April 15, 2020
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Casting orthosis for mallet finger yielded fewer skin complications vs splint

Results showed an association of fewer skin complications and less orthotic-related pain with use of a casting orthosis for mallet finger immobilization compared with a traditional thermoplastic splint.

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April 07, 2020
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COVID-19: Learn, innovate and inspire the next generation to be prepared

COVID-19: Learn, innovate and inspire the next generation to be prepared

Thursday night was date night with my wife. We had a reservation at a lower Manhattan restaurant that takes months in advance to get a reservation. The night was a special evening for us. The multicourse meal was filled with amazing dishes with fantastic flavors and great scents and an amazing wine to complement the chef’s selections of contemporary Asian cuisine. This would be the last meal my wife and I would taste or smell for more than 2 weeks.

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April 02, 2020
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Alpha-defensin lateral-flow test yields high sensitivity, specificity for periprosthetic joint infection

Alpha-defensin lateral-flow test yields high sensitivity, specificity for periprosthetic joint infection

The alpha-defensin lateral-flow test showed a high sensitivity and specificity in detecting periprosthetic joint infection prior to revision total joint arthroplasty, according to recent study results.

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March 16, 2020
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Orthopedics Today celebrates 40 years of publication

Orthopedics Today celebrates 40 years of publication

Orthopedics Today celebrates its 40th year of publication in 2020. With its vision and mission, Orthopedics Today continues to report on the incredible advancements that have led to the comprehensive musculoskeletal care available today.

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