Hot Topics in Orthopedics
Executive Summary
At this year's meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, surgeons convened in a special session to discuss new technological developments and how likely they are to be adopted by the orthopedic community.
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TJR Market: Pressure on All Fronts
Aging baby boomers spell good news for the $11 billion total joint replacement industry. The bad news is the economic burden this highly active population, the major recipients of joint replacement surgeries, will place on the nation's health care system. With the number of TJR procedures expected to soar in the coming years, it's no surprise that CMS is focused on reducing the costs of TJR procedures. And that's bad news for the orthopedic surgeons who perform them.
Joint Resurfacing: Boom or Bust?
One of the hottest topics at the 2007 AAOS was the the trend toward resurfacing rather than completely replacing joints damaged by arthritis and other causes. There are a variety of metallic, synthetic and biologic methods used in hip, knee, shoulder and extremity joint resurfacing, many designed for younger patients who wish to remain active and avoid total joint replacement.
New EU Approvals
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