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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Successful Treatment of HCV Prior to TKA Improves Outcomes
In patients with hepatitis C infection who are treated prior to total knee arthroplasty, achieving a sustained virologic response significantly reduces the risk of postoperative complications, including prosthetic joint infection and the need for revision.
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Qualitative Side-by-Side Comparison Unreliable for Evaluating Syndesmosis Reduction on CT
With CT scans increasingly used to assess the quality of syndesmotic reduction after destabilizing ankle injuries, subjective comparison of the repaired and uninjured sides to assess the quality of the reduction is unreliable. More quantitative approaches, such as syndesmotic area, result in more accurate assessments.
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Benchmark Values Facilitate Evaluation of Patient-Reported Recovery After TKA
Orthopedic surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have established cutoff values for patient-reported outcome measures that can be used as benchmarks to assess recovery progress after total knee arthroplasty.
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
Qualitative Side-by-Side Comparison Unreliable for Evaluating Syndesmosis Reduction on CT
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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
Successful Treatment of HCV Prior to TKA Improves Outcomes -
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
AAOS 2019: A Media Roundup
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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
High Rate of Fatal Pulmonary Embolism Noted In Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery for Metastases
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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
AAOS 2019: A Media Roundup
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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
Preop Osteoarthritis Predicts Poor Prognosis After Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement
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Stuart H. Hershman, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Recent Article
Trends in Spinal Deformity Surgery and Reducing Narcotic Consumption During Surgery
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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
Bicruciate-retaining TKA Does Not Restore Articular Contact Behavior During Gait
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