Specialty Orthopaedics
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Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Performs Well in Implants
A 17-year follow-up study of patients with hip replacements made of HXLPE shows that use of HXLPE in prosthetic hips has reduced wear by 90% versus conventional polyethylene and has almost totally eliminated periprosthetic osteolysis.
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Preserving the Chondrolabral Junction
New techniques for treating femoral acetabular impingement include contouring bone growths and stem cell treatment to promote post-arthroscopic healing.
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Trial Without Error: Using 3D Planning for Shoulder Replacement
Three-dimensional planning software may improve outcomes for shoulder arthroplasty. A new technology allows surgeons to install the prosthetic joint with greater foresight and precision.
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Case Series: How to Recognize, Treat Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of Clavicle
Orthopedic surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have published the largest known case series of aneurysmal bone cysts of the clavicle, along with recommendations about diagnosis and treatment of this rare condition.
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Adjuvant Radiation Improves Local Control of Sacral Chordoma
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that combining surgical resection with adjuvant radiation is associated with better local relapse-free survival of patients with sacral chordoma.
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New Scale Allows Grading of Cord Compression From Spinal Epidural Abscess
Orthopedic surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed the first detailed system for grading spinal cord compression secondary to spinal epidural abscess, which could allow greater consistency in reporting associations between cord compression and neurological deficits.
Orthopaedics contributors
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Christopher W. DiGiovanni, MD
Chief, Foot & Ankle Service and Vice-Chair for Academic Affairs, Team Physician, Boston College Athletics; Consultant Team Physician, U.S. Ski Team, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
New Advances in Diagnosing and Treating Syndesmosis
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Hany S. Bedair, MD
Hip and Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical Director, Kaplan Joint Center at NWH, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C Prior to Total Hip Arthroplasty Reduces Periprosthetic Joint Infection -
Jon Warner, MD
Chief, Shoulder Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Co-director, Harvard Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Nerve Stretch–Reduction Protocol Reduces Risk of Nerve Injury During Latarjet Surgery
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Joseph H. Schwab, MD
Chief, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, Director, Spine Oncology & Co-Director, Stephen L. Harris Chordoma Center, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
New Scale Allows Grading of Cord Compression From Spinal Epidural Abscess
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Kevin Andrew Raskin, MD
Acting Chief, Orthopaedic Oncology Service, Program Director, Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Program, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Analysis of Metastatic Spine Disease Questionnaires
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Saechin Kim, MD, PhD
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Adult Spinal Reconstruction Orthopaedic Surgeon, Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Enhancing Clinical Outcomes
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Scott Martin, MD
Director, Joint Preservation Service, Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Use of Puncture Capsulotomy During Hip Arthroscopy
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Stuart H. Hershman, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Recent Article
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Enhancing Clinical Outcomes
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Thomas D. Cha, MD, MBA
Assistant Chief, Orthopaedic Spine Center, Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Efforts to Standardize Spinal Stenosis Treatment Should Target Certain Patient Groups
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Young-Min Kwon, MBBS, PhD
Program Director, Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Program, Hip and Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Understanding the Multiple Aspects of Head-Neck Taper Corrosion in Metal-on-Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasty
Orthopaedic Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and surgeons treat the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions—from sprains and strains on the athletic field to limb sparing oncology procedures; from carpal tunnel syndrome to complex spinal reconstruction.Resource links
