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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Web Calculator Predicts Discharge Destination After Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery
Orthopedic surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a machine learning algorithm, now available as a web-based calculator, that preoperatively predicts the discharge of a patient to a rehabilitation or nursing facility after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis.
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Importance of Multidisciplinary Care at the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Mass General
By bringing together multidisciplinary specialists to focus on sex-specific risk factors, orthopedic surgeons at the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Massachsetts General Hospital are working to improve treatments and outcomes for female athletes.
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After Foot and Ankle Surgery, Patients Consume Less than Half the Opioid Prescribed
In a retrospective study of patients who underwent foot and ankle surgery, the more opioid pills prescribed for postoperative pain, the more pills consumed—regardless of procedure type.
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
After Foot and Ankle Surgery, Patients Consume Less than Half the Opioid Prescribed
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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
Wider Adoption of Customized Knee Implants Could Reduce Costs -
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
Web Calculator Predicts Discharge Destination After Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery
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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
Gender Influences Gait Asymmetry After Bicruciate-Retaining TKA
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
