EducationNews

OCRI Graduate Assistant Presents Research

OCRI graduate assistant, Bryce Van Doren, is in Cleveland this morning presenting his research “Nasal Decolonization of S. Aureus Reduces the Risk of Surgical Site Infections in TJA Patients: A Meta-Analysis” at […]

Sports MedicineNews

Abstract Selected for Podium Presentation at AOSSM

One of Dr. James Fleischli’s recent abstracts has been selected to be presented at the annual American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) meeting being held in Orlando this week.  The […]

EducationNews

Compassionate Use

Almost exclusively, a new drug or device is not available for public consumption or use until the FDA gives its approval.  This approval is usually based off of years of […]

EducationNews

Dr. Odum Promoted to Elite Reviewer

Susan Odum, PhD (Senior Research Scientist, OCRI) has recently been appointed as an elite reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty in recognition of her quality statistical reviews. Those with elite […]

Hip & KneeNews

The Knee Society Score: Why We “Kneed” Updated Outcomes Measures in Total Joint Replacement

The mission of The Knee Society is to promote outstanding care to patients with knee disorders through innovative research and education. The objective of the Knee Society Research Grant Program is to fund a research project of high quality and potential impact in the field of disorders of the knee.…

EducationNews

OCRI Research Featured on ICJR Website

“Hospital-reported frequency & excess cost of foreign objects left in the body during total joint arthroplasty” was recently presented in poster form at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes […]

SpineNews

Probing the Mystery of Back Pain Relief

Back pain is the number one disabling condition for those under age 45 in the United States. After the common cold, back pain is the second most common reason for visiting a healthcare provider in the United States. People in the United States spend over 50 billion dollars per year…

EducationNews

OCRI Bringing Research to ISPOR

OrthoCarolina Research Institute is being represented this week in Philadelphia at the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).  Both Dr. Susan Odum, OCRI’s Senior Research Scientist, and OCRI’s […]

EducationNews

Dr. Odum’s article chosen to be part of Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) Registry

One of Dr. Susan Odum’s (OCRI’s Senior Research Scientist) publications was recently chosen to be part of the Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) Registry. Odum SM1, Troyer JL, Kelly MP, Dedini RD, Bozic KJ. A cost-utility […]

EducationNews

Traveling Spine Fellows Visit OCRI

The Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS) traveling fellows are visiting the OrthoCarolina Spine Center this week.  In conjunction with their visit, the fellows will be learning about OCRI and the […]