Inova’s orthopedic trauma team participates in a landmark trial on infection prevention with a significant decrease in surgical site infection rates

Fairfax, VA, February 13, 2024 — The orthopedic trauma team at Inova Fairfax Hospital participated in a landmark multicenter trial on infection prevention in surgery, the results of which were recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Conducted at Inova along with 24 additional hospitals in the United States and Canada the study…

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Inova’s Orthopedic Research Team recognized for work in severe extremity trauma

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The work of Inova’s Orthopedic Research Team received important recognition from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 2023. METRC, including Inova Fairfax, wins the 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier award This year’s Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award was given to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) which includes Inova Fairfax’s…

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How to fight joint pain and increase muscular health

Staying On the Move According to the National Institutes for Health, more than 1 million Americans receive a joint replacement each year. Whether you are among that 1 million, or simply trying to maintain your current level of movement, strengthening your muscles and participating in exercise will have a positive effect on your ability to…

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All the Right Notes: Shoulder replacement surgery restores pianist’s quality of life

(October 3, 2013) Barbara Donne endured excruciating osteoarthritis pain in her right shoulder for many months, but when the agony affected her lifelong pastime — piano playing — she knew something had to be done. Donne, 73, had retired from corporate life but kept up performing at concerts and teaching two dozen piano students. Cortisone…

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Good As New: Shoulder Replacement

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Inova’s Shoulder Replacement Program increases patients’ quality of life (October 2, 2013) A new shoulder replacement program at Inova aims to provide a coordinated approach to care for patients with shoulder issues. A team of experienced orthopedic surgeons who meet strict participation criteria use advanced techniques for shoulder replacement surgery. “Shoulder pain can reduce mobility,…

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Valley Health System and Inova to Form Alliance

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  Valley Health contacts: Tom Urtz (540 536-5150) or Carol Weare (540 536-5152) Inova contacts: Tony Raker (703 645-2736) or Susan Miller (703 283-5144) Strategic partnership to advance care and service access (July 2, 2013) – Joe Silek, Valley Health System Board of Trustees Chairman, Mark H. Merrill, Valley Health System President and CEO, Knox…

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Drs. Hamilton and Fricka “Next Generation” Surgeons

Academy recognizes Joint Reconstruction physicians with leadership awards Mount Vernon, VA – (April 5, 2013) – Orthopedics Today and DePuy Synthes recognized promising surgeons Drs. William Hamilton and Kevin Fricka with leadership awards in the field of total joint replacement at the 2013 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  Recipient criteria included involvement in…

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