Dismantling Common Orthopedic Surgery Myths

Is surgery inevitable? Discover why "rest is best" is wrong. Dr. Jason Snibbe debunks top orthopedic surgery myths.
Becker's Hospital Review

39% of elective orthopedic procedures are cancelled, study finds

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 ...
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Performing Minimally Invasive TLIF Procedures: Q&A With Dr. Navin Subramanian of Houston’s Orthopaedic Associates

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 ...
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Incorrect Procedures Most Common in Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery

Ophthalmology and orthopedic surgery have the highest rates of incorrect procedures within the OR, according to a study in the Archives of Surgery. Analyzing 212 surgical adverse events and 130 close ...
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Exclusive: One doctor’s resolve to redefine orthopaedic care

For years, Rwandan patients with severe knee injuries, complex fractures, or chronic joint pain learned to pack their bags long before they knew their surgical dates—heading to India, South Africa, ...
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RealWear Offers Students Bird’s-Eye View of Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures in Operating Theatres at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

With RealWear Hands-Free Headsets, Trauma and Orthopaedic Department Can Provide More Individuals with Operating Theatre Experience in a Single Day Than Typically Completed in an Entire Year ...