What do orthopedic surgeons read?
Survey shows orthopedic surgeons do read radiology reports, but they have recommendations for improvements. You capture that X-ray, CT, or MRI image for a patient who’s facing an orthopedic procedure, but how confident are you that the surgeon is actually going to read your report?
What is the journal for the AAOS?
JAAOS Global Research & Reviews, the official open access journal of the AAOS, features original research and review articles as well as case reports. Your AAOS member benefit access to CORR® is provided courtesy of the Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.
WHO publishes Jaaos?
JAAOS is published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the world’s largest medical association of 40,000 musculoskeletal specialists worldwide.
What’s New in orthopedic surgery?
Robotic surgery. Image-guided / personalized surgery. Biologic treatments for osteoarthritis and acute injuries. Physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Can a orthopedic surgeon read an MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a tool that orthopedic surgeons can use when planning a patient’s surgical procedure. When coupled with a physical examination of a patient, the diagnostic accuracy of an MRI reading can be much higher than physical examination alone.
Do all doctors know how do you read MRI?
A specially trained doctor called a radiologist will read the results of your MRI and send the report to your doctor.
Will orthopedic surgeons be needed in the future?
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects a shortage up of to 122,000 physicians by 2032. As a result, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) projects a shortage of 5,080 orthopedic surgeons by 2025.
What is a knee surgeon called?
WHAT IS AN ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON? Orthopaedic surgeons are devoted to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. Some orthopaedists are generalists, while others specialize in certain areas of the body, such as: Hip and knee.