Posts by Bryant E. Bonner, MD
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High Rate of Early Complications When THA Revised Due to Adverse Local Tissue Reactions
Massachusetts General Hospital surgeons noted high complication rates and frequent need for re-revision following revision surgery of both metal-on-metal and metal-on-polyethylene total hip implants with adverse local tissue reactions.
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Preoperative Opioid Use Negatively Affects Patient-reported Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty
Preoperative opioid use was associated with poorer patient-reported outcomes after total hip arthroplasty as well as longer hospital stays and higher rates of discharge to a rehabilitation facility.