An eight-year study consisting of more than 8,000 patients found that as BMI increases, so too does the cost of knee surgery. The study examined 8,129 patients who had undergone 6,475 primary total knee arthroplasties and 1,654 secondary knee operations from 2000-2008. Researchers classified patients into eight groups based on the BMI at the time […]
Response To Vibram FiveFingers Lawsuit Misses Point
The makers of Vibram’s FiveFingers minimalist running shoes have placed $3.75 million in an escrow account to reimburse customers who purchased their product after settling a class action lawsuit for deceptive practices. The lawsuit claimed that Vibram deceived consumers by advertising that their product “reduces foot injuries and strengthens foot muscles.” Although Vibram “expressly [denies] […]
Basketball Top Culprit For Ankle Sprain Injuries in the US
Nearly half of all ankle sprains in the United States occur while a patient is participating in a sport, with basketball topping the list as the most common sport for injury. According to Dr. Brian Waterman of the William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, of the sprains that occur during athletic activity, […]
“Cinderella” Cosmetic Foot Surgeries On The Rise
The New York Times published an article this week discussing the rise of cosmetic foot surgery among women. The author spoke to numerous doctors and orthopedic surgeons for the piece, and many seem to toe the proverbial line as to whether cosmetic foot procedures are worthwhile. Some doctors liken the surgery to botox injections or […]
Five Orthopedic Procedures Doctors and Patients Should Question
A recent article published by Kaiser Health News and The Chicago Tribune attempted to determine which procedures physicians felt were the most unnecessary in hopes of freeing patients from additional expenses. In their article the authors reference the “Choosing Wisely” campaign, a brainchild of the American Board of Internal Medicine that attempts to pinpoint five […]
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