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March 23, 2010 — The risk for infection after joint surgery is higher with staples vs traditional stitches, according to the results of a meta-analysis reported in the March 16 issue of the BMJ.
In 6 publications reporting on a total of 683 wounds, 332 patients underwent wound closure with sutures,...

May 13, 2010 — Patients who take statins after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) may greatly reduce the risk for revision surgery, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume.
The most common reasons for revision after THA — one...

The goal of this activity is to describe the reasons that patients in the United States might consider overseas surgery and discuss potential risks involved with having surgery in a foreign country.
From Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Cases From AHRQ WebM&M: Round Trip Services CME Traveling For Medical Procedures Mary H....

CME Course Listings organized by University of California Los Angeles UCLA. Includes online CME.

Although ultrasound guidance improves the accuracy of steroid joint injections for inflammatory arthritis, it does not lead to better clinical outcomes, according to an online report March 10th in Arthritis and Rheumatism.

NSAIDs, Coxibs, and Cardio-Renal Physiology: A Mechanism-Based Evaluation Course Director: Anthony N. DeMaria, MD Release Date: February 22, 2002; Valid for credit through February 22, 2003

OA Today and Tomorrow: Maintaining Function with Early Intervention Moderator: Joseph A. Buckwalter, MD; Faculty: Thomas A. Einhorn, MD; Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD; David W. Stoller, MD Release Date: July 17, 2002; Valid for credit through July 17, 2003

The Role of Biologics in Optimizing RA Treatment: A Return to Monotherapy? Chairperson: Marc D. Cohen, MD; Faculty: Edward C. Keystone, MD; Arthur L. Weaver, MD, MS Release Date: March 29, 2002; Valid for credit through March 29, 2003