For patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, the use of "overlapping" procedures - where the attending surgeon is simultaneously involved in two different surgeries in different operating rooms - does ...

At least for brief periods, overlapping surgery is safe for patients undergoing outpatient or "same-day" orthopedic surgery procedures, reports a study in the December 19, 2018 issue of The Journal of ...

Many industries have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. One you may not have considered is orthopedic surgery. The pandemic shut down many elective surgeries, which include many orthopedic procedures ...

Orthopedic conditions can affect the muscles, nerves, joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, and any other tissues that act as connectors. They can be short-term such as sprains or fractures, or lifelong ...

The transforminal lumbar interbody fusion procedure is well-known among spine surgeons, and new advances in technology have made it possible to perform the TLIF on patients with chronic back pain as a ...

Around 39 percent of patients waiting for elective orthopedic surgery had their procedure cancelled at least once, some several times, according to a study published in Patient Safety in Surgery. The ...

Following are some general guidelines to help you prepare for your orthopedic surgery. Your doctor will also provide you with detailed instructions for your specific procedure and healthcare needs. If ...

Patients with a high risk of dying after surgery, including those with multiple chronic diseases, benefit from undergoing general or vascular procedures at a major teaching hospital as opposed to a ...

Orthopaedic firms and hospitals can save over $1B per year with adoption of new disposable torque-limiting instruments, fixed drivers and procedural kits to secure medical device implants THOUSAND ...

Many industries have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic. One you may not have considered is orthopedic surgery. The pandemic shut down many elective surgeries, which include many orthopedic procedures ...