orthopedics

Preventing Falls in the Elderly: Updated Guidelines | Opinion Article

February 28, 2012

Falls are one of the most common health problems experienced by older adults and are a common cause of loss of functional independence. Studies show that unintended injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the elderly, and falls cause about two-thirds of those injuries.…

Patient Safety & Orthopaedic Surgery Residents

Patient Safety & Orthopaedic Surgery Residents | Opinion Article

December 6, 2011

Healthcare institutions are being pressured to become highly reliable and to apply systems-based approaches to address patient safety. Issues unique to surgical training may influence the safety climate.

The Changing Tide of Knee Arthroscopy in the U.S. | Feature

October 25, 2011

New research shows that the number of arthroscopic knee procedures increased by nearly 50% between 1996 and 2006, a finding that may have important implications for surgeon workloads and outcomes.