Hoag Orthopedic Institute Doctors Author Study Highlighting Safe, Efficient Protocol for Same Day Discharge for Partial Knee Replacement
Successful same day discharge among partial knee replacement patients has proven to be safe and efficient while increasing patient satisfaction, according to a recent study that noted developments in surgical protocol. The article appeared in the November issue of The Journal of Arthroplasty, authored by Hoag Orthopedic Institute surgeons and clinicians. - November 15, 2013
Hoag Orthopedic Institute Launches "Own The Bone® Program" to Enhance Patient Care Following Osteoporosis-Related Fragility Fractures
Hoag Orthopedic Institute announced its implementation of the American Orthopaedic Association’s Own the Bone® Program, a system aimed at better identifying, evaluating and treating patients that suffer from an osteoporosis or low bone density-related fragility fracture. - October 30, 2013
Hoag Orthopedic Institute First in Orange County to Introduce Germ-Zapping Robot Into the OR
Hoag Orthopedic Institute is the first medical facility in Orange County to introduce an innovative, germ-zapping robot into its operating rooms and patient rooms. The Xenex robot is able to eliminate bacteria, viruses, fungi and even bacterial spores in a room in just five minutes. - October 18, 2013