GLG News by Orthopedic Surgeons who Specialize in Hip and Knee Surgery (US)

Giles ScuderiDirector, Orthopedic SurgeonINSALL SCOTT KELLY INSTITUTE

Joint Implants will always be needed

January 5, 2009

Analysis of:Medical devices not immune to recession worries | www.boston.com

This article highlights some of the concerns regarding the economy and utilization of surgical implants. While patients may defer total hip and knee surgery, they will ultimately undergo surgery for pain relief and restoration of function. The number of baby boomers with arthritis will increase the surgical volume. Insurance continues to cover the cost of surgery for the majority of patients.

Giles ScuderiDirector, Orthopedic SurgeonINSALL SCOTT KELLY INSTITUTE

There is a need for a total joint registry in the United States

August 6, 2008

Analysis of:New York Times July 29, 2008 A call for warning system on artificial joints | www.nytimes.com

The AAOS has established the need for a total joint registry however there are financial and legal hurdles that must be overcome. The value of total joint registries have been realized in Europe and Australia with a significant reduction in the revision rate of implants. A joint registry can provide an early warning system on issues or problems related to a particular implant design or surgical technique. With the rising cost of healthcare, a registry in the United States can be a cost effective use of our limited healthcare resources. If the data can be delivered to the orthopedic community in a timely and understandable fashion, it should and will influence the surgeon's behavior and decision making such that patients and society are benefited.

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