As a Physical Therapist for several years (and even several decades), I’ve participated in rehabilitating a lot of joints. Some shoulders, a few elbows, some hips, and lots and lots of knees. Our job...
Opioids still overprescribed in the ‘real world’ of joint replacement: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2020
There’s an upward trend in opioid prescriptions after joint replacement surgery, despite limited effectiveness and against federal, state and payer advice, researchers say.
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Apr 04, 2018
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Study: Inpatient rehab not needed for patients living alone after joint replacement
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 22, 2018
A new study undermines the idea that patients who live alone need inpatient rehabilitation care after knee or hip replacement surgery.
Shoulder soreness linked to heart disease
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2017
Lifting nursing home residents may lead to staff blaming their shoulder soreness on physical strain. But a new study indicates shoulder joint pain symptoms may be linked to cardiovascular problems.
Lifting...
Uniform data collection key for SNF cost containment
By
Betsy Rust
Oct 09, 2015
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced in July that it was implementing a system of bundled payments for knee and hip operations in 75 geographic areas of the country, it prompted...
TN providers team up with insurers for bundled payment program for joint replacements
By
McKnight's Staff
May 24, 2012
In anticipation of payment reforms centering on coordinated care, health systems and a major Tennessee insurer are establishing a bundled payment system for joint replacements.