August 2015

Patient Accounts

FROM THE DESK OF… Kim Santolla, Patient Accounts Supervisor   As Supervisor of Patient Accounts for Orthopaedic Surgery Associates, Inc., I am often asked various questions regarding our billing process.  Statements are sent to our patients on a billing cycle of 28 days when no activity occurs on the account.  A patient may receive interim …

Patient Accounts Read More »

Meniscal Injuries

The medial meniscus and lateral meniscus are specialized structures within the knee. These crescent-shaped shock absorbers between the tibia and femur have an important role in the function and health of the knee. Once thought to be of little use, the menisci (plural) were routinely removed when torn. Now we know that the menisci contribute …

Meniscal Injuries Read More »

IS MINIMALLY INVASIVE HIP SURGERY NEW? ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT DONE IT BEFORE.

Recently, I have been bombarded by questions from patients regarding the “new minimally invasive surgery”. Patients have brought in articles from various newspapers and magazines regarding the new surgical procedure. The new surgical procedure is being hyped by some as a revolutionary procedure which provides the patient with minimal pain, a shorter hospitalization, and better …

IS MINIMALLY INVASIVE HIP SURGERY NEW? ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOT DONE IT BEFORE. Read More »