While women may have their first total joint replacement (TJR) at an older age, they are less likely to have complications related to their surgery or require revision surgery, according to a new study presented today at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The findings contradict the theory that […]
Implant lasts at least 10 years in 85 percent of patients Hip replacement is often performed in patients with juvenile arthritis when their joints have been severely damaged by the disease. A study at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that the procedure is an excellent option to alleviate pain and improve function in juvenile […]
A new study presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) found that 48 percent of hip fracture patients, age 65 and older, had delirium, or acute confusion, before, during and after surgery (perioperative), resulting in significantly longer hospital stays and higher costs for care. Approximately 300,000 Americans are […]
A study from Rush University Medical Center – reported at the MAOA annual meeting – also showed a reduction in the rate of complications with neuraxial versus general anesthesia.
The knees have it arthritis, that is. Knee injuries that require surgery may lead to a raised risk of arthritis in the knee. A new study from Australia found that osteoarthritis (OA) was more common than once thought in people who had undergone a knee surgery called anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Men were more […]
