Specialty Orthopaedics
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Advances in Arthroplasty From the Harris Orthopaedics Lab: Maximizing Safety and Effectiveness
The Harris Orthopaedic Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital is driving research and innovation to eliminate infection and improve pain management related to total joint arthroplasty.
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The Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program: A Continued Commitment to Excellence
Christopher Bono, MD, assumes the program directorship of the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program with a shared responsibility for training the next generation of orthopedic surgeons.
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HbA1c Levels >6.6% Linked to Greater Risk of Repeat Surgery After ACL Reconstruction
Ophelie Lavoie-Gagne, MD, Miho J. Tanaka, MD, PhD, and colleagues conducted the first study of how preoperative glycemic control affects outcomes of ACL reconstruction, finding HbA1c ≥6.7% increases the risk of any surgical complication by 66% and increases the need for reoperation for surgical complications by 45%.
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First AI Model Developed for Diagnosis of Hip Dysplasia From Plain Radiographs
Martin Magnéli, MD, PhD, Orhun Muratoglu, PhD, and colleagues have developed two convolutional neural networks that can read plain radiographs and classify hips as dysplastic or non-dysplastic with 83% to 92% accuracy, and detect the severity of hip dysplasia based on the Crowe or Hartofilakidis classifications.
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Chondrolabral Junction Breakdown Predicts Progression to THA After Hip Arthroscopy for Labral Tears
Michael C. Dean, BA, Scott D. Martin, MD, and colleagues are the first to identify chondrolabral junction breakdown, observed intraoperatively, as a risk factor for eventual conversion to total hip arthroplasty after hip arthroscopy for symptomatic labral tears secondary to femoroacetabular impingement.
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Pathways Case Record: Profound Weight Loss in a Patient With Polymyositis and Small Bowel Inflammation
A patient presented with severe malnutrition and an unintentional estimated weight loss of 160 pounds over three years. The Pathways Consult Service at Massachusetts General Hospital investigated the patient's concomitant skeletal and smooth muscle inflammation and gut dysmotility.
Orthopaedics Contributors
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Christopher M. Melnic, MD
Hip and Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Inferior Screw Placement Drastically Improves Revision THA Outcomes
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Hany S. Bedair, MD
Chief, Center for Hip & Knee Replacement, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Director, MGH/NWH Kaplan Joint Center at NWH, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Inferior Screw Placement Drastically Improves Revision THA Outcomes
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Jon J.P. Warner, MD
Co-Chief, Shoulder Service, Vice-Chair for Quality and Safety, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Surgeons and Biologics are Key Cost Drivers in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
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Kelly C. McInnis, DO
Sports Medicine Physiatrist, Co-Director, Women's Sports Injury and Performance Clinic, Department of Orthopaedics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Case Report: Proximal Rectus Femoris Tendon Tear in a Professional Football Placekicker
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Kyle Alpaugh, MD
Hip & Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Instructor in Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Injection Drug Use Tied to Substantially Increased Risk of Periprosthetic Joint Infection -
Mark D. Price, MD, PhD
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Head Team Physician and Medical Director: New England Patriots; Team Physician: Boston Red Sox, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Case Report: Proximal Rectus Femoris Tendon Tear in a Professional Football Placekicker
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Miho J. Tanaka, MD, PhD
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgeon, Director, Women's Sports Medicine Program
Recent Article
HbA1c Levels >6.6% Linked to Greater Risk of Repeat Surgery After ACL Reconstruction
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Neal C. Chen, MD
Chief of the Hand & Arm Center, Department of Orthopaedics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Program Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Wilson Osteotomy Can Be a Reasonable Option for Adults With Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
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Santiago A. Lozano-Calderon, MD, PhD
Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Metastatic Patterns Vary Substantially Between Subtypes of Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Young-Min Kwon, MD, PhD
Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Program Director, Adult Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Machine Learning Models Identify Patients at High Risk of Prolonged Hospital Stay After Primary THA
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.