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Surgery News
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AAOS: Defensive Medicine Prevalent in Orthopedics
Almost all orthopedic surgeons report practicing defensive medicine, with costs per surgeon estimated at $100,000 per year, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from Feb. 7 to 11 in San Francisco.
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Males With ACL Injury, Females Share Lateral Knee Geometry
Female patients with and without anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, and male patients with ACL injury, share a common lateral tibiofemoral geometry, according to a study published in the Feb. 1 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Casts for Fractures Linked to Development of Osteopenia
For adolescents with leg or ankle fractures, wearing a cast results in loss of bone mineral density in the hip or lower limb, according to a study published in the Feb. 1 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Epilepsy Surgery Improves Long-Term Outcomes
Epilepsy surgery is a beneficial procedure, resulting in sustained quality of life and better long-term seizure control for patients, according to a study published online Feb. 7 in Epilepsia.
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AAOS: Unemployment Rate Tied to Orthopedic Trauma Volume
Economic factors impact orthopedic trauma volume, with the unemployment rate for the previous year being the best predictor of volume, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from Feb. 7 to 11 in San Francisco.
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Polyethylene Glycol Repairs Severed Nerves in Rats
Polyethylene glycol may be useful for repairing severed nerves, according to two experimental studies published online Feb. 3 in the Journal of Neuroscience Research.
Surgery Conference Highlights
- San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec. 6-10, 2011
- North American Spine Society, Nov. 2-5, 2011
- American College of Surgeons, Oct. 23-27, 2011
- American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 15-19, 2011
- American Academy of Otolaryngology, Sept. 11-14, 2011
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