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Orthopedics
Research conducted at University of Michigan, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery has updated our knowledge about orthopedics
January 7th, 2007
Scientists discuss in "Hospital volume and inpatient mortality outcomes of total hip arthroplasty in the United States" new findings in orthopedics. "The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of hospital volume on outcomes for primary and revision total hip arthroplasty (THA). The Nationwide Inpatient Sample database was used to identify our patient set," scientists writing in the Journal of Arthroplasty report. "These data include a sample of non-Medicare and Medicare patients who are unique to this study, increasing external validity compared with other studies. Outcome variables examined included in-hospital mortality and prolonged length of stay...
Source: Patient Care Law Weekly (2007-01-07)
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