Total Joint Arthroplasty
Disparities in social determinants of health may prevent patients from receiving TJA
SAN DIEGO — Patients with osteoarthritis who screened positive for difficulties with social determinants of health less likely to underwent total joint arthroplasty, according to results presented here.
78-year-old man with acetabular bone defect after THA
A 78-year-old man presented to clinic with long-standing left groin and thigh pain.
Documentation of surgical decision-making may reduce Medicare audit requests
SAN DIEGO — Standardized documentation of surgical decision-making and preoperative surgical care may reduce Medicare audit requests for total joint arthroplasty cases, according to results.
AAOS updates clinical practice guideline for PJI in patients undergoing dental procedures
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons released an updated clinical practice guideline on periprosthetic joint infection following total joint arthroplasty in patients undergoing dental procedures, according to a press release.
Work-life balance perception may differ between men, women in orthopedics
DALLAS — Results presented here showed the perception of work-life balance approached significant difference among male and female orthopedic surgeons, as well as among physicians initially interested in arthroplasty.
Augmented, virtual realities pose the next step in patient care
Published literature has shown increased interest in computer-assisted orthopedic surgery among researchers, with the technology being used for surgical planning, simulation and navigation.
Surprise billing after TJA may negatively impact patient satisfaction
Published results showed 12% of patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty received at least one surprise bill after surgery, which may negatively affect patient satisfaction.
Patients in distressed communities may have lower return to sport rates after TJA
SAN FRANCISCO — Although patients had similar functional benefits after total joint arthroplasty regardless of socioeconomic well-being, results presented here showed patients in more distressed communities had lower return to sport rates.
Robotic-assisted TKA with ligament tensioning may improve outcomes, decrease complications
In total knee arthroplasty, unbalanced ligament tension is one of the primary reasons for complications and patient dissatisfaction.
Medicare Advantage associated with decreased utilization of elective, inpatient TJA
Results showed patients with Medicare Advantage may have decreased utilization of elective, inpatient total joint arthroplasty procedures and increased time to evaluation and surgery vs. patients with traditional Medicare coverage.