Direct anterior THA linked with lowered risk of dislocation, revision
Compared with the posterior approach to total hip arthroplasty, the direct anterior approach lowered the risk of dislocation and revision, according to published results.
Use of Robotic-Assisted TKA Has Grown Substantially, Study Finds
Although still representing a small percentage of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures performed in the US, nationwide use of a robotic system for TKA grew more than 2000% between 2010 and 2018, according to recent study from Hospital for Special Surgery.
Exercises to Help With Hip Tendonitis
If you have hip tendonitis, you may benefit from exercise to help relieve your pain. Exercise for hip tendonitis can help strengthen muscles, offering more support to your hip joint and improving your ability to move normally.
Management of Patellar Maltracking During Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
A 70-year-old woman presents with worsening right knee pain and new onset knee “buckling” and instability 11 years after primary total knee arthroplasty. Radiographs show progressive displacement and maltracking of her patella, with possible patellar component dissociation. What is the best way to approach her revision surgery?
Need an Operation? Here's How COVID Has Changed Surgery
This year, COVID-19 has made decisions around surgery tougher than ever for folks who may need one. But one major medical group can help provide some answers.
