HHS declared lofty goals in January when it announced a historic overhaul to shift reimbursements from a fee-for-service to a value-based care model. CMS showed it is serious about holding providers ...
A minimally invasive total knee replacement (TKR) is a procedure to replace the surface of the knee and reconstruct the knee joint. It involves making small cuts with minimal disruption to the ...
More ASCs are looking to establish a total joint replacement program due to advancements in medical technologies and a push for more affordable healthcare. However, ASCs need to consider several steps ...
Elderly patients about to undergo hip joint replacement displayed higher rates of preoperative Mild Cognitive Impairment than those not scheduled for surgery, according to a study published in the ...
Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), announced that beginning April 1, 2016, the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model will institute mandatory bundled payments for the ...
Weight loss drugs can help extend the life of a replacement knee or hip Even people who lost as little as 2% of body weight were less likely to need follow-up surgery The more weight lost, the lower ...
A surgeon may use joint revision surgery to remove and replace failing parts of a total joint replacement. They may recommend it if a person experiences pain, swelling, or stiffness due to a loose or ...
Patients who lose a significant amount of weight with the use of anti-obesity medications after hip or knee replacement showed a significantly reduced risk of requiring a revision surgery compared ...
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