AAOS Now Top Stories

From March 2010 Issue
Volume 4, Number 3

• Orthopaedic surgeons bring healing to Haiti
  Response to earthquake disaster immediate and generous
• Getting soldiers back into action
• Physicians face payment cut
• PRP effective in treating chronic Achilles tendinosis
  Clinical success achieved in 93 percent of study patients
• Code surgical treatment of pelvis correctly
  Medicare decision to treat pelvis as unilateral structure creates confusion
• Virginia governor appoints orthopaedic surgeon to cabinet
  William A. Hazel Jr., MD, takes government post

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March 2010
Volume 4, Number 3

Features

2010 Annual Meeting

Coverage of the 2010 AAOS Annual Meeting begins with reports on emergency transfers, the use of platelet-rich plasma, pseudotumors after hip arthroplasty, and more.

PACS purchasing

Keys to successfully selecting, negotiating, and acquiring a PACS for your practice.

Orthopaedic Risk Manager

The seven Cs of certification; liability issues with physician extenders.

Clinical Practice Guideline

New guideline addresses diagnosis and treatment of acute Achilles tendon ruptures.

Outside the Office

Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD, takes to the waves, oar in hand.

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