Orthopaedic Practices
Best Practices for Starting or Partnering with an Ambulatory Surgical Center
The landscape of healthcare is continually evolving, with Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) emerging as efficient alternatives to traditional hospital settings, particularly for orthopaedics. However,...
Transforming Orthopaedic Surgery: The Rise of Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) are becoming integral players in the field of orthopaedic surgery, offering a range of benefits that enhance patient outcomes and...
Facing the Opioid Epidemic: The Crucial Role of Universities in Dispelling Misinformation
As the opioid epidemic continues, recent events at Nova Southeastern University in Florida have reignited the debate surrounding the dissemination of accurate information about...
Navigating the Orthopaedic Crisis: Tackling the Physician Shortage Head-On
The escalating physician shortage in the United States is poised to cast a shadow over various medical specialities, with orthopaedics set to bear a...
Navigating Geriatric Orthopaedic Challenges: Optimizing Strategies in an Aging Western Society
In the backdrop of a maturing demographic landscape in the Western world, improving care for geriatric orthopaedic trauma and osteoporosis-related fractures emerges as a...
Balancing Patient Care and Planetary Health: The Sustainable Future of Orthopaedic Surgery
In an era dominated by discussions on climate change and environmental responsibility, the field of orthopaedic surgery finds itself at a crucial crossroads, navigating...
Panoptic Surveillance: A Novel Approach to Combating Incivility in Orthopaedic Surgical Theatres
Rude surgeons can have a profoundly negative impact on patient health, extending beyond the immediate surgical outcome. The high-stakes, high-pressure environment of an operating...
Enhancing Orthopaedic Patient Care Through Integrated Healthcare Approaches
Presently, orthopaedic care is often fragmented among various subspecialists and practice extenders, resulting in a disjointed approach. With an aging population experiencing overlapping pathology...
Adapting to Changes in Orthopaedic Surgical Education
Transition to Competency-Based Education
Over the last twenty years, orthopaedic surgical training has gone through a significant transformation, moving away from the traditional apprenticeship model...
Navigating Disparities in Orthopaedic Care: A Call to Action
Examine the pressing issue of racial and ethnic disparities in elective orthopaedic procedures such as arthroplasty and spinal fusions. This comprehensive overview delves into the multifaceted reasons behind less frequent use of these surgeries by minority groups, the impact on health outcomes, and the crucial need for increased awareness among orthopaedic surgeons. Learn about the systemic approaches being advocated to address healthcare inequalities and the vital role of health systems in promoting equitable orthopaedic care.
