VTE Prevention Review Published by HHS

Jul 14, 2017 | Education, Research

The research review, “Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update,” was published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality last month. AAHKS made comments on...

Dave Dvorak Resigns from Zimmer Biomet

Jul 14, 2017 | Industry

According to Becker’s Spine Review, “David Dvorak stepped down as CEO of Zimmer Biomet and the company is conducting a search for his replacement. In the interim, Senior Vice President and CFO Daniel P. Florin will act as CEO.” Mr. Dvorak actively participated with...

Joint Registry Offers PROM Guide

Jul 14, 2017 | AJRR

As part of their mission to improve care for patients by providing meaningful data to participants, the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) developed a comprehensive patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) guide. Fully updated for 2017, it helps to make the...

Bloomberg Reports on Use of Alternatives to Opioids

Jul 14, 2017 | In the News

Recognizing the growing practice trend of using regional anesthesia, ibuprofen, acetaminophen and Novocain in the operating room, Bloomberg reported on the benefits to patients. The alternative pain control is being used for orthopaedic surgery and other types of...

Senior Olympian Earns Gold, Silver Medals

Jul 14, 2017 | In the News

Wally Dashiell, 93, of Stevensville, Alabama, took home gold and silver awards in the National Senior Olympics held in Birmingham this month. A track and field athlete in all areas including distance running and jumping, Dashiell now focuses on the hammer throw after...
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