Latest Orthopedics News
Electronic Order Set May Reduce Inappropriate ECG Monitoring
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Use of electronic order sets is a safe and effective way to enhance appropriate electrocardiographic monitoring of hospitalized patients, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Critical Care.
Risk Factors ID’d for Site Infection After Orthopedic Surgery in Seniors
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Five risk factors are independently associated with surgical site infection among geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery, according to a study published online Feb. 20 in the International Wound Journal.
Ultrasound of Calcaneus Efficient for Screening Bone Health
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Ultrasonography of the calcaneus is efficient for screening bone health, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
by modernClinician Editorial Team
From 2014 to 2017, there was an improvement in burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration among U.S. physicians, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Psychiatrists Only Agree 55 Percent of the Time on Diagnoses
Napping Opportunity May Improve Clinical Performance of Anesthesia Residents
2021 to 2025 Saw Reduction in Burnout Indicators Among Pediatricians
Odds of Imaging Order Higher When Clinicians Self-Interpret
Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement
Evidence Insufficient to Support Routine Lumbar Support Use for Chronic Low Back Pain
Robotic Arm-Assisted TKR Offers Similar Outcome to Conventional TKR
2005 to 2023 Saw Decrease in DXA Testing for Osteoporosis Screening