Posts by Maureen K. Dwyer, PhD, ATC
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Age, Chondral Damage Affect Need for THA 20 Years After Arthroscopy for Labrochondral Injuries
Patients who underwent arthroscopic intervention for labrochondral injuries before developing widespread chondral damage were at reduced risk of needing total hip arthroplasty within 20 years.
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Lab Tests Predict Outcome of Two-Stage Exchange for Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Two-stage exchange arthroplasty is extremely costly and associated with high morbidity. Is it possible to identify patients at high-risk of failure?
Biography
Research Interests: Identification of mechanistic contributors to the development and progression of osteoarthritis; longitudinal assessment of the natural course of cartilage degeneration in hip arthroscopy patients; objective assessment of muscle function in patients with hip disorders; development of treatment programs to prolong the health of the native hip.
Orthopaedic Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and surgeons treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions throughout the body, from sprains and strains on the athletic field to carpal tunnel syndrome. Our team offers innovative, research-based treatments that range from limb-saving oncological procedures to complex spinal reconstruction.