Knee replacement

Healthgrades Recognizes 2024 Top Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery

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화요일, 2월 13, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans turn to when searching for a doctor or hospital, has released the 2024 Outpatient Awards and Ratings. Each year, more Americans are opting for outpatient elective procedures, with over 1 million Medicare patients undergoing outpatient orthopedic surgeries from 2020-2022. To address this shift and help patients find the best care for their unique health needs, Healthgrades has developed the industry's first outpatient quality ratings. This patent-pending methodology is based solely on what matters most to patients: clinical outcomes.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans turn to when searching for a doctor or hospital, has released the 2024 Outpatient Awards and Ratings.
  • Expanded for 2024, the Healthgrades' analysis evaluated patient complication rates for outpatient orthopedic surgeries in four key areas: total knee replacement, total hip replacement, rotator cuff surgery, and back & neck surgeries.
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    Patients treated at hospitals that received a 2024 Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Specialty Excellence Award™ have, on average, approximately 40% lower risk of experiencing a complication than if they were treated at non-recipient hospitals.
  • *To learn more about how Healthgrades assesses outpatient care, see the 2024 Outpatient Specialty Excellence Awards & Ratings Methodology .

Medacta to Feature GMK SpheriKA and Innovative Personalized Solutions at AAOS 2024

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월요일, 2월 12, 2024

“Improving patient outcomes with innovative and sustainable solutions is our highest priority at Medacta,” stated Francesco Siccardi, Chief Executive Officer of Medacta.

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  • “Improving patient outcomes with innovative and sustainable solutions is our highest priority at Medacta,” stated Francesco Siccardi, Chief Executive Officer of Medacta.
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about GMK SpheriKA.
  • “I am excited for the opportunity to share the GMK SpheriKA technique with AAOS attendees,” said Stephen Howell, MD.
  • All Medacta products, including GMK SpheriKA and NextAR, are supported by the comprehensive, tailored educational offerings provided by the M.O.R.E.

Dr. Wright Reports on Benefits of Lipedema Reduction Surgery

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수요일, 12월 13, 2023

This paper, " Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life " is the first of its kind demonstrating mobility improvements that have been correlated with reduction in development of disability and improved mortality.

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  • This paper, " Lipedema Reduction Surgery Improves Pain, Mobility, Physical Function, and Quality of Life " is the first of its kind demonstrating mobility improvements that have been correlated with reduction in development of disability and improved mortality.
  • The peer-reviewed publication presents a case series comparing data collected using NIH-developed outcome tools and orthopedic assessments before and after undergoing Lipedema Reduction Surgery.
  • The procedure, "Lipedema Reduction Surgery," a newly validated surgical technique, is a derivative of lymph-sparing liposuction which is fundamentally different than cosmetic liposuction because it is focused on functional improvement, reduction of pain and swelling, and not esthetic changes.
  • Dr. Wright, Medical Director at Lipedema Surgical Solutions stated, "This paper validates the benefits of surgical reduction of lipedema including improving mobility complications and knee function and mechanics.

Jefferson Health Hospitals and Specialties rank among the best in the United States by U.S. News & World Report

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화요일, 8월 1, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson Health hospitals continue to be recognized among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in the latest U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings and ratings for hospital performance. Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals was recognized again as second in the nation for Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital). Our newly integrated Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation improved to sixth in the United States for MossRehab, and Magee Rehabilitation Hospital additionally ranked 23rd in the nation for Rehabilitation.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jefferson Health hospitals continue to be recognized among the nation's "Best Hospitals" in the latest U.S. News & World Report specialty rankings and ratings for hospital performance.
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals was recognized again as second in the nation for Ophthalmology (Wills Eye Hospital).
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals remains 2nd in the Philadelphia metro area and 3rd in Pennsylvania.
  • U.S. News & World Report ranked the following Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals specialties among the nation's best:
    In the medical specialties, Diabetes and Endocrinology ranked as high performer.

Global Total Knee Replacement Market Report 2022: Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts 2018-2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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월요일, 1월 23, 2023

Global total knee replacement market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, 2024-2028.

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  • Global total knee replacement market is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period, 2024-2028.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in global total knee replacement market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global total knee replacement market.
  • Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global total knee replacement market.

Global Total Knee Replacement Market Report 2022: Asia Pacific is Forecasted to be the Fastest-Growing Market in the Coming Years

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화요일, 1월 24, 2023

To classify and forecast global total knee replacement market based on cause, material, implant fixation, end-user, company, and region.

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  • To classify and forecast global total knee replacement market based on cause, material, implant fixation, end-user, company, and region.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in global total knee replacement market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in global total knee replacement market.
  • Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in global total knee replacement market.

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Breaks Ground on Innovative Women's Health Pavilion That Will Transform Women’s Healthcare in South Orange County

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화요일, 9월 20, 2022

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center , a leading, innovative nonprofit medical center in Orange County, celebrated the groundbreaking of its forthcoming Womens Health Pavilion.

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  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center , a leading, innovative nonprofit medical center in Orange County, celebrated the groundbreaking of its forthcoming Womens Health Pavilion.
  • Saddleback Medical Centers Women's Health Pavilion will provide patients with convenient access to breast care and a range of womens health services under one roof.
  • Our vision for the Womens Health Pavilion is to provide a truly innovative and holistic approach to women's healthcare for our neighbors and friends in south Orange County, said Marcia Manker, CEO, MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center.
  • The Womens Health Pavilion will also offer personalized care provided by world-renowned specialists in oncology, womens health, sexual health, obstetrics, and mental health.

U.S. News & World Report Once Again Names Tampa General Hospital as Best in Tampa Bay

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화요일, 7월 26, 2022

TAMPA, Fla. , July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital is once again ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay and is third highest ranked in Florida by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023. Tampa General continues to be named by U.S. News & World Report as Tampa Bay's top hospital, ranks as one of the nation's top 50 hospitals in seven medical specialties, and is the only hospital in Florida ranked  by U.S. News & World Report in either the top 50 nationally or among the top 10% of U.S. hospitals in all 12 data-driven specialties for 2022-2023.

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  • In the rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized hospitals as "high performing" across multiple areas of care.
  • Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals, and is tied as the third highest-ranked hospital in Florida, with seven specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States.
  • Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list.
  • With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need.

Exactech Launches Significant Update to Equinoxe® Shoulder Preoperative Planning App

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월요일, 7월 18, 2022

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220718005241/en/
    Exactech Launches Significant Update to Equinoxe Shoulder Preoperative Planning App (Photo: Business Wire)
    The shoulder preoperative planning software can be used with the ExactechGPS navigation system in the operating room, connecting the preoperative plan with implant placement.
  • Since the launch of the original Equinoxe Planning App, surgeons have planned more than 50,000 shoulder cases and executed their plans in 30,000+ cases using GPS, said Exactech Senior Vice President of Extremities Chris Roche.
  • The Equinoxe Planning App is used exclusively with the Equinoxe Platform Shoulder System and its comprehensive glenoid and humeral solutions.
  • ExactechGPS and the Equinoxe Planning App are manufactured by Blue Ortho, a subsidiary of Exactech, and distributed by Exactech.

Conformis Highlights New Clinical Study Findings that Knee Shapes are Highly Individualized and are Not Determined by Identifiers, Including Gender, Body Type, or Ethnicity

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화요일, 5월 24, 2022

The study, published in The Knee1, found that knee shape occurs independently from characteristics typically used to identify patients.

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  • The study, published in The Knee1, found that knee shape occurs independently from characteristics typically used to identify patients.
  • This recent clinical study further underscores the value of precisely matching a replacement joint with the specific anatomy of each patient.
  • The absence of predictable shapes or morphotypes makes it difficult to further reduce the bone to implant mismatch with off-the-shelf implants, note the authors.
  • This showed that there are no relevant identifiers, e.g., gender, body type, or ethnicity which influence the shape of the knee joint.