Perception Versus Reality in the Cost of Orthopedic Trauma Implants.

Objective: Health care costs are increasing in medicine and in orthopedics. Device choice in orthopedic cases can impact the cost of the procedure and thus result in cost savings. This study aims to determine whether orthopedic attendings and residents accurately estimate device costs they are implanting in trauma cases and whether costs would influence their surgical device selection.

Evaluation of osteoporosis risk and initiation of a nurse practitioner intervention program in an orthopedic practice.

Unlabelled: The purpose of this study was to assess whether education and referral by a nurse practitioner could improve treatment adherence in patients with low bone mineral density in the orthopedic office. Our customized project did show some improvement but resistance to care continues in this unique population of patients.

Introduction: Osteoporosis and osteopenia are significant clinical problems.