Prices and complications in hospital-based and freestanding surgery centers
CONCLUSIONS: The higher prices charged in HOPDs for the 3 ambulatory procedures were not balanced by better quality-as measured by rates of procedural complications-compared with procedures performed in nonhospital ASCs.PMID:38603532 | DOI:10.37765/ajmc.2024.89529 (Source: The American Journal of Managed Care)
Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - April 11, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: James C Robinson Christopher M Whaley Sanket S Dhruva Source Type: research
Advancing Pediatric Care: The virtualKIDS Experience in Nursing-Led Audio-Visual Clinical Services
Creat Nurs. 2024 Apr 11:10784535241245667. doi: 10.1177/10784535241245667. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the escalating trend of pediatric patients, particularly non-urgent cases, going to the emergency departments (EDs) in New South Wales, Australia, prompted the establishment of virtualKIDS, a nursing-led telehealth service. This service, initiated in June 2021, operates 24/7 and provides comprehensive care through audio-visual consultations emphasizing a patient-centered approach. Three elements-COVID-19 Outpatient Response Team (CORT), virtualKIDS Acute Review (vKAR), and Virtual Urgent Ca...
Source: Creative Nursing - April 11, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Eunice Toriola Lyn Biviano Christine Lau Natalie Hooke Amie Donnelly Emma Dickins Sandra Pengilly Joanne Ging Nadine Shaw Jagdev Singh Source Type: research
Prices and complications in hospital-based and freestanding surgery centers
CONCLUSIONS: The higher prices charged in HOPDs for the 3 ambulatory procedures were not balanced by better quality-as measured by rates of procedural complications-compared with procedures performed in nonhospital ASCs.PMID:38603532 | DOI:10.37765/ajmc.2024.89529 (Source: The American Journal of Managed Care)
Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - April 11, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: James C Robinson Christopher M Whaley Sanket S Dhruva Source Type: research
Prices and complications in hospital-based and freestanding surgery centers
CONCLUSIONS: The higher prices charged in HOPDs for the 3 ambulatory procedures were not balanced by better quality-as measured by rates of procedural complications-compared with procedures performed in nonhospital ASCs.PMID:38603532 | DOI:10.37765/ajmc.2024.89529 (Source: The American Journal of Managed Care)
Source: The American Journal of Managed Care - April 11, 2024 Category: Health Management Authors: James C Robinson Christopher M Whaley Sanket S Dhruva Source Type: research
Muscular degeneration will not recover even after successful rotator cuff repair
In cases with rotator cuff tear, muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff muscle are reported to be a risk factor for irreparable tear and for poor outcomes after surgical repair. We evaluated the quantity of rotator cuff muscles after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Noboru Matsumura, Takumi Nakamura, Ryogo Furuhata, Takayuki Seto, Yuhei Takada, Hideyuki Shirasawa Source Type: research
Prospective randomized study on the effect of disinfectants on suture contamination in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Cutibacterium acnes is a common cause of postoperative infections following shoulder surgery, with a higher incidence in males. In arthroscopic surgery, sutures are considered a source of infection. Several studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of disinfectants in preventing suture contamination; however, there is no consensus on disinfectant selection for the prevention of Cutibacterium acnes infection. This prospective, randomized, comparative study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of disinfectants in preventing suture contamination during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hideki Kamijo, Norimasa Takahashi, Keisuke Matsuki, Yuu Sasaki, Yusuke Ueda, Shota Hoshika, Tomoyuki Matsuba, Tasuku Kiyuna, Tomoshige Tamaki, Ryo Haraguchi Source Type: research
Correlation analysis of the histological degeneration in a torn supraspinatus tendon with the clinical findings in arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Retear after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR) is not rare, and prognostic factors include tear size and fatty infiltration of the rotator cuff (RC) muscle. We have previously demonstrated that severe histological degeneration of the torn supraspinatus tendon on Bonar scoring is a predictor of post-ARCR retear. However, the factors associated with the histological findings of torn supraspinatus tendons remain unclear. Herein, we aimed to identify the clinical factors that correlate with the degree of histological degeneration in the tendon stump of patients undergoing ARCR for full-thickness tears. (Source: Journal o...
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Takuya Tokunaga, Tatsuki Karasugi, Shuntaro Tanimura, Yuko Fukuma, Katsumasa Ideo, Ryuji Yonemitsu, Takeshi Miyamoto Source Type: research
Italian research on anterior cruciate ligament: a bibliometric analysis
ConclusionsACL reconstruction has gained growing interest amongst the scientific community. Publications and citations presented a rising trend, the majority of the highly cited papers were contributed by few centres, and clinical trials were the most cited study designs. The long-term outcomes of ACL lesions have attracted interest. The authors hypothesised that shortly there will be an increase in articles analysing the results of ACL revisions, the use of lateral extra-articular tenodesis, and meniscus transplants.Level of evidence IV Cross-Sectional Study (Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology)
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - April 11, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research
Arthroscopic Surgery Combined With Platelet-Rich Plasma Does Not Significantly Improve the Pain, Function, Complications, and Retear Rate Compared With Arthroscopic Surgery Alone for Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of arthroscopic surgery combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) compared to arthroscopic surgery alone in the treatment of patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears (RCT). (Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery)
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - April 10, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Xiali Xue, Xinwei Yang, Qingfa Song, Amila Kuati, Zhongyi Deng, Guoqing Cui Source Type: research
The Purpose of Journal Peer Review is to Make Articles Better
Authors may have the misconception that the purpose of peer review is to serve as an arbiter or referee, or in other words, to make a binary, Accept After Revision versus Reject, decision whether or not an article will be published in our journal. In truth, while making that difficult decision is part of the process, it is only a part. The principal goal of peer review is to make articles better. (Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery)
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: James H. Lubowitz, Michael J. Rossi, Elizabeth Matzkin Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Improvement of Coracoid Process Union Rates: A Comparative Study of Conventional Open and Arthroscopic-assisted Bristow Procedures for Treating Anterior Shoulder Instability in Rugby Players.
This study aimed to evaluate whether arthroscopic confirmation of the secured coracoid fixation during the Bristow procedure improves the bone union rate and clinical outcomes as compared to the open procedure. (Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery)
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - April 9, 2024 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Makoto Tanaka, Takehito Hirose, Hiroto Hanai, Yuki Kotani, Kosuke Kuratani, Hidekazu Nakai, Kenji Hayashida Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Can coracoacromial ligament degeneration be evaluated with preoperative MRI?
CONCLUSION: This study showed that the CAL thickness decreases on MRI as arthroscopic CAL degeneration increases. High-grade CAL degeneration and therefore subacromial impingement syndrome can be predicted by looking at the CAL thickness in MRI, which is a non-invasive method.PMID:38584371 | DOI:10.1177/02841851241241051 (Source: Acta Radiologica)
Source: Acta Radiologica - April 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Faruk Özdemir Tacettin Ayano ğlu Emine Da ğıstan Oya Kalayc ıoğlu İlhan Çelik Melike Elif Kalfao ğlu Ulunay Kanatl ı Source Type: research
Arthroscopic treatment for rotator cuff injury and frozen shoulder with concomitant rotator cuff injury: analysis of efficacy and factors influencing prognosis
CONCLUSION: Arthroscopic treatment is effective for both frozen shoulder combined with rotator cuff injury and rotator cuff injury alone, with better outcomes observed in patients with rotator cuff injury only. This technique warrants further promotion.PMID:38586099 | PMC:PMC10994805 | DOI:10.62347/QLMC4456 (Source: American Journal of Translational Research)
Source: American Journal of Translational Research - April 8, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Feng Dan Peng Xie Jianzhi Yang Wenhui Ruan Jiarui Li Xuedan Li Source Type: research
Can coracoacromial ligament degeneration be evaluated with preoperative MRI?
CONCLUSION: This study showed that the CAL thickness decreases on MRI as arthroscopic CAL degeneration increases. High-grade CAL degeneration and therefore subacromial impingement syndrome can be predicted by looking at the CAL thickness in MRI, which is a non-invasive method.PMID:38584371 | DOI:10.1177/02841851241241051 (Source: Acta Radiologica)
Source: Acta Radiologica - April 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Faruk Özdemir Tacettin Ayano ğlu Emine Da ğıstan Oya Kalayc ıoğlu İlhan Çelik Melike Elif Kalfao ğlu Ulunay Kanatl ı Source Type: research
Arthroscopic treatment for rotator cuff injury and frozen shoulder with concomitant rotator cuff injury: analysis of efficacy and factors influencing prognosis
CONCLUSION: Arthroscopic treatment is effective for both frozen shoulder combined with rotator cuff injury and rotator cuff injury alone, with better outcomes observed in patients with rotator cuff injury only. This technique warrants further promotion.PMID:38586099 | PMC:PMC10994805 | DOI:10.62347/QLMC4456 (Source: American Journal of Translational Research)
Source: American Journal of Translational Research - April 8, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Feng Dan Peng Xie Jianzhi Yang Wenhui Ruan Jiarui Li Xuedan Li Source Type: research
