by TractManager | Nov 30, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a compression neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist. It is characterized by increased pressure within the carpal tunnel and decreased function of the nerve. The estimated prevalence of CTS is 3.1% to 7.8% among...
by TractManager | Nov 27, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Early-onset scoliosis (EOS) affects skeletally immature patients younger than 10 years of age. Patients with EOS are still undergoing development, which can place them at risk for progression of the deformity. If EOS progresses to a severe state, the...
by TractManager | Nov 27, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Osteoarthritis (OA) refers to the destruction of cartilage, the protective covering overlying bones at joints such as the knee or hip. Isolated patellofemoral OA (PFOA) involves only the junction between the kneecap (patella) and the distal thighbone...
by TractManager | Nov 20, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: A venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a blood clot resulting from slowed circulation, which includes both deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). A DVT forms in a deep vein, usually the leg or pelvis, increasing the risk of morbidity and...
by TractManager | Nov 15, 2018 | Health Technology Assessment
Health Problem: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire in a healthcare setting and are largely preventable, chiefly through adequate hand hygiene (HH). Compliance with HH guidelines can remain lax. Hospitals often assess HH...
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