Journal article
From “surgical gatekeepers” to “patient navigators”
Abstract
Background: While total joint replacement (TJR) is reserved for end-stage osteoarthritis (OA), a greater proportion of OA sufferers require nonsurgical treatment. Given the importance of primary healthcare physicians (PHCPs) in managing patients with OA, we surveyed local PHCPs to ascertain their perceptions and practice patterns regarding hip and knee OA management. Methods: A PHCP survey was developed to determine OA management practices …
Authors
de D; Petruccelli D; Patton SJ; Winemaker M; de Beer J
Journal
Current Orthopaedic Practice, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 46–55
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
1 2016
DOI
10.1097/bco.0000000000000290
ISSN
1940-7041