The Impact of a Non-Compete Clause on Patient Care and Orthopaedic Surgeons in the State of Louisiana: Afraid of a Little Competition?

Background: Non-compete clauses (NCC) are commonly required for physicians practicing in an employed model. With growing pressures driving surgeons to practice in an employed model instead of physician-led practices, the purpose of this survey was to determine the impact of NCCs on orthopaedic surgeons and their patients in Louisiana.

Methods: A voluntary, single-mode online survey containing 23 questions was created using the Qualtrics XM Platform (Qualtrics, Provo, UT) and distributed to 259 orthopaedic surgeons who are members of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association.

Proximal interphalangeal joint fracture dislocations: stable and unstable.

Injuries to a competitive athlete's hand are common occurrences routinely treated by team training staff and physicians. These injuries are particularly prevalent in contact and ball catching sports. Although timely recognition and treatment of these injuries can avoid lifelong morbidity, the initial presentation may be deceptively benign.

Results of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in the treatment of patellar dislocation.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe the technique of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction using autogenous hamstrings or autogenous fascia lata and report the results at a minimum 2-year follow-up. Type of Study: This study represents a case series. Patients with patellofemoral instability following patellar dislocation were restrospectively reviewed after being treated with medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction.