In this commentary, we establish a relationship between medical sociology and the study of medical tourism and cross-border healthcare by introducing Ronald Andersen’s behavioral model of healthcare use, and linking this model to the recent empirical study of Kovacs et al. on patients travelling to Hungary for orthopedic treatment. Finally, we plead for more measurement in the field of patient ...

BACKGROUND There are no previously known studies on the effects of orthopedic trauma on informal caregivers despite rich literature in other areas of caregiving. In this prospective study, we characterize personal and socioeconomic impact on orthopedic trauma caregivers. METHODS Ninety-nine subjects were given the Caregiver Burden Scale and an original survey measuring emotional, employment, ...

Hip and spine fractures represent just a portion of the burden of osteoporosis; however, these fractures require treatment and often represent a major change in lifestyle for the patient and their family. The orthopedic surgeon plays a crucial role, not only in the treatment of these injuries but also providing guidance in prevention of future osteoporotic fractures. This review provides a brie...

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is rare in young adults. Claudication of the young patient, which is often overlooked, is a very rare symptom for orthopedic surgeons. In elder patients, the physician might expect atherosclerotic claudication, however in young patients, popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) should be considered as a possibility in the cases of claudication. Her...

CONTEXT Accurate assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is important for quality patient care. Evaluation of HRQoL typically occurs with patient self-report, but some instruments, such as the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), allow for proxy reporting. Limited information exists comparing patient and proxy reports of HRQoL after sport-related injury in adolescent athle...

Background/Aim: Prolonged wait times for examination and delayed hospital appointment can negatively affect patients, increased anxiety in orthopedic outpatient clinic patients disrupt diagnosis treatment increase psychological tension both healthcare professionals. The aim of our study is to compare the levels at institutions with different patient population densities. Methods: This cross-sec...