Purpose We estimated the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) for the Patient-
Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function (PF) …

Distal radius fractures are the most common upper extremity fracture, affecting young
patients experiencing high-velocity trauma and older adults subjected to lower-energy …

Purpose Chronic pain and disability after musculoskeletal trauma support the need for non-
biomedical perspectives to frame experiences of recovery. Self-management is a specific …

Before 1992, physicians in the United States were paid on a fee-for-service (FFS) basis
using the usual and customary rate (UCR), a set of values determined by commercial …

Background: Older patients are frequently referred to hand therapy after distal radius
fracture. Supervised therapy sessions place a transportation burden on patients and are …

Importance Medicare provides near-universal health insurance to US residents aged 65
years or older. How eligibility for Medicare coverage affects racial and ethnic disparities in …

Background: Infection following surgical fixation of a distal radius fracture can markedly
compromise a patient's functional outcome. This study aimed to compare infection rates in …

Purpose Numerous studies have evaluated risk factors for loss of acceptable radiographic
alignment, as described by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Clinical …

Purpose Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are among the most common orthopedic injuries,
especially in the elderly. A wide variety of approaches have been advocated as successful …

Background: Ongoing concern for declining Medicare payment to surgeons may incentivize
surgeons to perform more cases to maintain productivity goals. The authors evaluated …