As we close out 2024, Healio revisits the most-read articles regarding women’s musculoskeletal health and wellness, examining not only the significant strides made but also ongoing challenges faced by female patients and healthcare providers alike.
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Female Physicians and High-Compensation Specialties
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A concerning trend has emerged indicating that female physicians are significantly underrepresented in high-compensation specialties, comprising just 34.6% of this sector. Dr. Lisa K. Cannada offers insights into this disparity, stressing the need for greater representation and support for women entering the medical field. To read more about this, follow this link.
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Postoperative Sexual Education’s Impact
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Research indicates that postoperative sexual education enhances satisfaction, sexual function, and overall quality of life among women following total hip arthroplasty. This proactive approach represents a crucial step in addressing women’s health issues. More on this topic can be found here.
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Female Representation in Sports Medicine
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Female physicians are notably underrepresented as head team physicians in NCAA sports, with female orthopedic surgeons 38% less likely to hold these positions compared to their male counterparts. Insights from Dr. Robin V. West delve into this discrepancy affecting sports medicine. Discover more here.
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Electronic Health Records (EHR) Participation
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Interestingly, female surgeons have been found to spend more time managing EHR systems outside of regular hours than their male colleagues. Despite this, the total time devoted to EHRs remains similar between the genders. Details can be explored in depth here.
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Disparities in Shoulder Arthroplasty Utilization
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A study revealed that racial and gender disparities persist in outpatient shoulder arthroplasty, particularly with lower rates among Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients compared to white patients. This presents an urgent call for equitable healthcare solutions. For more details, click here.
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Reducing Sex Disparities in Joint Replacement
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According to new findings, the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program has successfully reduced some sex disparities in post-acute care discharge related to total joint replacement surgeries. Dr. James D. Slover emphasizes that ongoing efforts are essential. More can be read here.
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Increasing Female Surgeons in Carpal Tunnel Release
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There has been a notable rise in female surgeons performing carpal tunnel release from 2013 to 2021, reflecting changing dynamics in the medical field. Learn more about the trends in this area here.
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