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Closing-wedge osteotomies are utilized to treat various pediatric deformities in long bones. Currently, limited evidence exists evaluating various modalities for performi [...]

While historically, opioids have been used broadly to manage severe acute postoperative pain, recent studies have shown that patients are frequently prescribed opioids ei [...]

Below knee amputations (BKA) are a relatively common procedure in orthopedic patients with advanced pathology of the lower extremities due to infection, trauma, and neopl [...]

Orthopedic surgeries, such as total joint arthroplasties, are complex procedures requiring preoperative optimization of patients and planning for extensive recoveries. As [...]

To reduce surgical complications related to smoking, some Veteran Affairs (VA) medical centers have implemented requirements that patients quit smoking prior to elective [...]

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A black and white photograph portrait of Donald B. Slocum, M.D. A UOMS graduate (1935), he became a pioneer in Sports Medicine.

Postoperative pain poses a significant challenge for patients undergoing ambulatory orthopedic surgery with 30% of patients reporting moderate to severe pain. Regional an [...]

A black and white photographic portrait of Eldon G. Chuinard, M.D. "Frenchy" Chuinard was a University of Oregon Medical School graduate (1934) who became faculty, and a [...]

Patients with poor diabetic control who sustain lower extremity fractures present a challenge due to a high risk of complications; we believe but do not know whether wors [...]