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Findings from a study published in the July issue of JAMA Internal Medicine suggest that displaying Medicare allowable fees for inpatient laboratory tests in electronic health records (EHRs) may not significantly impact overall clinician ordering behavior or associated fees. 

According to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, metal modular radial heads with smooth stem implants may be associated with reduced risk of complication compared to those with porous stems. 

Findings from a study published in the Aug. 1 issue of the journal Annals of Internal Medicine suggest that more than one-third of U.S. adults may have taken prescription opioids during 2015. The research team reviewed information on 51,200 participants in the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. 

A study published online in HSS Journal examines rates of myocardial ischemia following orthopaedic surgery. The authors reviewed data on 10,627 inpatient orthopaedic procedures performed at a single center and identified 805 patients as at risk for postoperative myocardial ischemia. 

Findings from a study published in the August issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty suggest that implementation of Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) guidelines may be associated with a reduction in mortality and other complications for patients who undergo elective total hip arthroplasty (THA). 

Findings from a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery suggest that low surgeon volume may be linked to increased surgical complications, length of stay, surgical time, and surgical cost for patients who undergo shoulder arthroplasty and rotator cuff repair. 

A study conducted in the United Kingdom and published online in The Bone & Joint Journal suggests that periarticular infiltration may be a viable and safe alternative to femoral nerve block for the early post-operative relief of pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). 

The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) has published its first annual Report to the Public About Hip and Knee Replacements—a patient-oriented summary of the clinical data available in the organization’s annual report. 

A study published in the July issue of the journal Arthroscopy compares the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and arthroscopic lateral release for the treatment of chronic lateral epicondylitis.