Oct 22, 2020 | In the News, Research
An article published Sept 30 in MedPage Today examined why the practice of conducting stress tests before joint replacement surgery has decreased since 2006. Between 2004 and 2006, the number of stress tests increased, but after 2006 the number has been steadily...
Oct 15, 2020 | In the News, Patient Outcomes, Research
Males and patients with light-duty work, self-employment and higher income are more likely to return to work faster after total joint arthroplasty, according to a new study published in the September/October Healio Orthopedics journal. Factors related to a slower...
Sep 24, 2020 | Research, Surveys
If you are interested in submitting a research survey for distribution to current AAHKS members, we invite you to share your study with the AAHKS Research Committee. Proposals must include the names of survey investigators, a brief abstract and a draft of the...
Aug 20, 2020 | COVID-19, Research
The Commonwealth Fund published findings on research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic showing the impact on patient visits. With the first report issued in April and followed up in May, June, the latest report issued this month shows many specialties have...