Internal Validation of a Predictive Model for Complications After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is projected to increase in prevalence and associated complications will impose significant cost on the US healthcare system.
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Visual illusion proves effective in relieving knee pain for people with osteoarthritis
Researchers have found people suffering osteoarthritis in the knees reported reduced pain when exposed to visual illusions that altered the size of their knees.
When hip and knee both need to be replaced, hip surgery usually done first
It’s typically recommended that the joint causing the most symptoms be replaced first. If symptoms are similar, then it’s usually best for the hip replacement to be done first.
Reproductive, hormonal factors tied to knee OA in women
Female reproductive and hormonal factors are associated with incidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published in the July issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology.
4 things to know about recovering from knee replacement surgery
After total knee replacement surgery, the vast majority of patients achieve excellent functional results,” said Dr. Jacob Conjeski, a joint reconstruction specialist for Mountainstate Orthopedic Associates. “But the recovery process takes time and differs patient to patient.