The Journal of arthroplasty
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The objective of the study was to assess the accessibility and content of accredited adult reconstruction hip and knee fellowship program websites. ⋯ AAHKS provides a reasonable method of identifying programs. Yet, most programs can readily be identified using a Google search (76.9%). Although most fellowship program websites contained program details, there is still paucity of information for fellowship candidates.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Intraoperative Psoas Compartment Block vs Preoperative Fascia Iliaca Block for Pain Control After Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Modern joint arthroplasty protocols place an emphasis on minimizing patient-reported postoperative pain while minimizing opioid consumption. The use of multimodal pain management protocols has been reported to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction after total hip arthroplasty. ⋯ During the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty, PCB is an effective and efficient regional anesthesia technique. It may be used to obtain satisfactory postoperative pain control and patient satisfaction while decreasing hospital resources.
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Comparative Study
Cost Efficacy of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Decolonization With Intranasal Povidone-Iodine.
With increasing rates of virulent drug resistant organisms, MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) decolonization has been demonstrated to decrease infection rates. Recent research has shown the antiseptic povidone-iodine to be equally effective and potentially cost saving compared to intranasal mupirocin. This study's purpose is to evaluate the incidence of MRSA colonization in a more rural community-based population, rates of infection on a mupirocin decolonization protocol, and develop a cost analysis model to compare costs of utilizing povidone-iodine. ⋯ Even with a lower incidence of MRSA than typically reported, utilization of intranasal povidone-iodine would potentially save $74.42 per patient.