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| Today’s Top Story
Study Assesses Outcomes and Safety of Outpatient Shoulder Arthroplasty
A systematic review published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery evaluated outcomes and safety data for outpatient shoulder arthroplasty, using data from 12 studies. In total, 194,513 patients who received shoulder arthroplasty were included, of which 7,162 were outpatients. There were no significant differences in 90-day readmission, revision, and infection rates between groups. The overall odds ratio of postoperative complications was lower for outpatients compared to inpatients.
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| In Other News
Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra as Secretary of HHS
Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Xavier Becerra as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President Joe Biden. He was confirmed by a narrow vote of 50–49. Mr. Becerra previously served as California Attorney General, where he defended both the Affordable Care Act and Governor Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home orders during COVID-19. He was also previously a member of the House of Representatives and is the first Latino to lead HHS. His immediate focus is expected to be selecting HHS’ political appointees. AAOS hopes to gain a better understanding of Mr. Becerra’s positions on value-based payment models, the future of telemedicine, and the ways in which he intends to ensure access to specialty surgical care.
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| Sponsored Case Study: Health Plus Management & South Island Orthopedics
Health Plus Management (HPM) is a physician support organization that facilitates clinical excellence and entrepreneurial success for its network of physician-owned practices by accelerating their potential through operational, administrative, and marketing expertise. A newly expanded case study took a deeper look into the relationship between HPM and South Island Orthopedics (SIO), led by Eric Freeman, MD, FAAOS. SIO leveraged HPM’s management expertise and, within one year, was able to add satellite locations, acquire another longstanding practice, hire providers of diverse medical specialties, introduce specialist orthopaedic services, and serve a wider patient network without sacrificing quality of care.
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| Study: Gender and Age-specific Differences in Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy for FAI Syndrome
A study published online in Arthroscopy measured the influence of age and gender on outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome. A total of 340 patients treated between 2012 and 2014 were included, of whom 70 percent had five-year follow-up and 150 were age- and gender-matched. There were no significant outcome differences across demographic groups. Women had higher average scores than men in the Hip Outcome Score (HOS)-Sport Subscale and modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS). Patients aged < 30 years had average HOS-Activities of Daily Living Subscale and mHHS scores compared to patients aged > 45 years.
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| Study Measures Rates and Risk Factors of Infection after Distal Tibial Fracture Fixation
A study published online in Injury determined rates and risk factors of infection after ORIF of distal tibia fractures with a distal tibia locking plate and/or isolated screws. Fifty-five patients treated between 2009 and 2016 were included. The overall rate of infection was 31.5 percent, mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus. There was a statistically significant association between older age and infection rate. Anterolateral plating was also associated with infection. In patients who received a splint, a positive relationship was found between infection rate and shorter time to definitive fixation.
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| AAOS Now
The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of 2021 CPT E/M Coding
The year 2021 marks a historic change in the coding world for outpatient office visits, with the first major revision to the CPT evaluation and management (E/M) codes in more than 20 years taking effect. The most impactful change, which was effective Jan. 1, is to the E/M Office or Other Outpatient Services codes and guidelines (code range 99202–99215). This article addresses the who, what, when, where, why, and how of these significant changes.
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| Your AAOS
Call for Content: Submit an Article for AAOS Now
Do you have timely research or an interesting story to tell? AAOS Now is seeking editorial submissions from orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic- and practice-related product and service providers that qualify as subject matter experts. The magazine features various formats and opportunities to highlight your information or topic. AAOS Now encourages interested authors to contact staff prior to writing in order to review suggestions and provide feedback. Submit an article suggestion online or email AAOS Now Publisher Dennis Coyle at coyle@aaos.org.
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