Reduce Revisions, a program led by an editorial board composed of orthopedic surgeons specializing in total joint arthroplasty, launched with the goal of measurably improving outcomes of total joint arthroplasty.
Here are the key detailsto know:
1. Reduce Revisions aims to create communication channels focused on sharing information focused on infection prevention and management, fixation optimization, patient involvement and more with total joint surgeons, nurses, administrators and other healthcare professionals.
2. Reduce Revisions is also focused on spearheading research around total joint arthroplasty quality improvement.
3. The editorial board includes:
Chair:
Javad Parvizi, MD
Members:
● Antonia Chen, MD
● Carlos Higuera-Rueda, MD
● Bryan Springer, MD
● Michael Kheir, MD
● Thorsten Gehrke, MD
4. The initiative is sponsored by Heraeus Medical, the manufacturer of PALACOS bone cement products.