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Anterior knee pain: What to know
Anterior knee pain is pain people feel at the front and center of the knee. It is a very common complaint caused by a wide range of muscle- or bone-related conditions or injuries.
Exercises for hip problems
After any hip problem, it's important to get movement and strength back. This supports tissue healing and will help you get moving again.
How Acupuncture Can Be Used for Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability, affecting 22.9 percentTrusted Source of people over age 40 around the world. This article explains how acupuncture can treat osteoarthritis of the knee, what to expect if you try acupuncture therapy, and how effective it is as a pain management tool.
Long-term persistence of treatment after hip fracture in a fracture liaison service
Long-term adherence to antiosteoporosis medication (AOM) in the setting of a fracture liaison service (FLS) are not well known. Patients ≥ 50 with hip fracture seen in an FLS and recommended for treatment to prevent new fractures were analyzed.
The Hidden Cost of Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) and revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) are technically demanding procedures. Beyond removal of primary implants and insertion of new components, revision surgeons must also manage extensive bone loss, complicated wound closures, higher infection/complication risks, and sicker patients.Surprisingly, the complexity of these cases does not correlate with reimbursement rates for revision arthroplasty surgeons.
New AAHKS Amplified Podcast Available!
In this 3-part podcast series on Preoperative Optimization and Management of the Joint Replacement Patient, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Jonathan R. Danoff, MD, Matthew W. Bullock, DO, MPT and Chair Brett R. Levine, MD are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Peter Caccavallo, MD and William Wallace, MD.
Acetabular Defects and Bone Loss in Revision THA
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Understand the various classification schemes for bone loss around THA implants
- Review and discuss the Paprosky Classification for bone defects in detail and comprehend the various defect locations and implications
- Use the Paprosky Classification to guide treatment options based on the bone defects present
- Understand how to plan for a complex acetabular revision surgery and all of the available options
Restoring a Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) with Digital Templating | Materialise OrthoView
Managing Hip and Knee Patient Care During COVID-19
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons President C. Lowry Barnes, MD, AAHKS Patient Education Chair Brett R. Levine, MD and Vice-Chair Benjamin M. Stronach, MD have a candid discussion about the reduction in their practices and how they’re managing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Awaiting Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery During COVID-19 and How to Manage Pain at Home
During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective surgeries around the country have been stopped. If you are waiting for your joint replacement surgery to be rescheduled, there are ways to manage the pain at home. Listen to these surgeon members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons as they discuss everything you need to know about what you can be doing now.
First Reported Series of Outpatient Total Knee Arthroplasty in the Middle East
Outpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is becoming more commonplace in the United States. Alternatively, the current practice in the Middle East involves an inpatient stay of 7-10 days in the hospital after TKA. This study reports the early results of the first reported series of outpatient TKA performed on patients in the Middle East and compares the clinical and functional outcomes with those of patients who underwent inpatient TKA.
Contact conditions for total hip head-neck modular taper junctions with microgrooved stem tapers
Implant failure due to fretting-corrosion of head-neck modular junctions is a rising problem in total hip arthroplasty. Fretting-corrosion initiates when micromotion leads to metal release; however, factors leading to micromotion, such as microgrooves on the stem taper, are not fully understood. The purpose of this study is to describe a finite element analysis technique to determine head-neck contact mechanics and investigate the effect of stem taper microgroove height during head-neck assembly.
Educating Surgeons to Educate Patients about the COVID-19 Pandemic
The spring of 2020 has been a trying time for the global medical community as it has faced the latest pandemic, COVID-19. This contagious and lethal virus has impacted patients and healthcare workers alike. Elective surgeries have been suspended and the very core of our healthcare system is being strained.
Awaiting Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery During COVID-19 and How to Manage Pain at Home
During the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective surgeries around the country have been stopped. If you are waiting for your joint replacement surgery to be rescheduled, there are ways to manage the pain at home. Listen to these surgeon members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons as they discuss everything you need to know about what you can be doing now.
Managing Hip and Knee Patient Care During COVID-19
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons President C. Lowry Barnes, MD, AAHKS Patient Education Chair Brett R. Levine, MD and Vice-Chair Benjamin M. Stronach, MD have a candid discussion about the reduction in their practices and how they’re managing patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dilute Betadine Lavage Reduces the Risk of Acute Postoperative Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Aseptic Revision Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this randomized, controlled trial is to determine whether dilute betadine lavage compared to normal saline lavage reduces the rate of acute postoperative periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in aseptic revision total knee (TKA) and hip arthroplasty (THA).
Revision TJA alone not linked with higher VTE, wound drainage rates
“The data didn’t really support any one of three modalities per se. None of the anticoagulants were favored, our results just said they did pretty well,” Brett Levine, MD, said in an interview with Healio.com/Orthopedics.
Anticoagulation in Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Review of 1917 Cases
Airport Security with an Implant: One Thing to Know
If you’ve had a hip or knee replaced, you are probably worried about going through airport security. Here's the one thing to do.