A recent study found that over 4,000 surgical “never-events” occurred on average each year from 1990 to 2010 in the United States. A never-event is categorized as an error that should never occur, like leaving a surgical sponge inside a patient or operating on the wrong appendage. Researchers estimate that never-events cost healthcare systems millions […]
Lisfranc injuries continue to plague NFL players
This NFL season has been one of the more entertaining years in recent memory, but it might soon be remembered for the rash of Lisfranc injuries suffered by some of its stars. Over the course of the season, some big names have been sidelined because of Lisfranc injuries. Santonio Holmes, Cedric Benson, and Ryan Kalil […]
Dilute betadine lavage reduces infection rates following joint replacement surgery
The implementation of dilute betadine lavage before wound closure in total joint replacement operations reduced post-op infection rates from 0.97% to 0.15%, according to a 2011 study of more than 2,000 surgeries. Nicholas Michael Brown, MD, discussed his team’s results at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Brown said although […]
20 Ways to Stay Entertained Following Foot Surgery
Depending on the type of work done, your doctor might recommend that you stay immobilized for a few days following surgery. Kicking back on the couch and channel surfing may be fun for a while, but we compiled a list of activities to keep you and your loved ones entertained following an operation. Activities for […]
Accessory Navicular Removal Surgical Process
An accessory navicular is defined as an extra bone in the foot, and oftentimes it causes moderate to severe discomfort. Depending on the severity, your doctor may recommend a non-surgical treatment to alleviate the pain, or surgery if treatment doesn’t decrease symptoms. Here is an explanation of the surgical process for Accessory Navicular Removal. Pre-surgical Care […]
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