AAOS Now, April 2009
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Massive fraud revelations stun orthopaedics
Fabricated data discredit prominent pain management researcher Revelations about a well-known pain management researcher have hit orthopaedics, anesthesia, and other medical fields, resulting in more than 20 scientific articles being identified as containing fabricated data. Scott S. Reuben, MD, was one of the most prolific investigators in the field of anesthesia and analgesia, particularly for orthopaedic perioperative and postoperative pain management.
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Imaging technique measures progress after pelvic osteotomy
OREF-funded study examines the disease-modifying effect of pelvic osteotomy Hip dysplasia is a common cause of osteoarthritis of the hip. Although pelvic osteotomy can improve the mechanics of the joint, the effect that the procedure has on the progression of arthritis is unclear. Can cartilage repair itself after joint mechanics improve? If so, what is the relationship between cartilage repair and clinical measures of pain and function after surgery?
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USBJD plans global network conference
AAOS Plays Key Leadership Role The U.S. Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) is busy planning for the Bone and Joint Decade Global Network Conference, to be held Oct. 21–24, 2009, at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. Representatives from patient, healthcare professional, and specialty society organizations from about 60 countries will be attending. Strong representation and participation from patient representatives and participating organizations in the United States are also anticipated.
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BMPs: The new standard of care for nonunions?
Autogenous iliac crest bone graft has been the gold standard for the treatment of bone defects and nonunions. But in a symposium sponsored by the Orthopaedic Research Society/Orthopaedic Trauma Association, panelists challenged that gold standard for all clinical situations. In their views, the use of recombinant bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) is more effective for treating tibial fractures and nonunions.
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Trauma care links military, civilian surgeons
Symposium examines challenges in trauma care More than 33,000 U.S. service members have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. An estimated 60 percent to 70 percent of those wounded have musculoskeletal injuries. Figures like these underscore the extreme challenges to orthopaedic surgeons presented by the war on terror. During the 2009 Annual Meeting, a panel of military and civilian orthopaedists examined those challenges and the orthopaedic response. Moderated by CAPT Dana C.
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Stimulus bill includes research funding
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has new research funding available from the recent stimulus bill, the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA legislation provides $8.2 billion in grant funding to the NIH for applicants, who, in the spirit of the ARRA, can also demonstrate that their projects will stimulate the economy, create jobs, or retain jobs.