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Total Hip Replacement Revision Rates Vary With Type of Material Used
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – For patients undergoing primary total hip replacement (THR), the rate of revision varies by type of material used in the bearing surface, according to a study published...
THA Superior to Resistance Training for Reducing Hip Pain, Improving Function
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – Total hip replacement results in superior reduction in hip pain and improved hip function at six months compared with resistance training among patients aged 50 years or...
American Society of Anesthesiologists, Oct. 18 to 22
The annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists was held from Oct. 18 to 22 in Philadelphia, attracting approximately 5,000 participants from around the world, including a...
Too Much Fasting in Hospital Could Have Downside for Orthopedic Surgery Patients
MONDAY, Oct. 21, 2024 – The repeated fasting required for multiple surgeries in a row can slow a patient’s recovery and increase the risk of death, a new study warns. Surgical patients are asked to n...
Choosing the Right Rehab for Yourself or a Loved One
SATURDAY, Oct. 12, 2024 – You've broken a hip and rehabilitation is part of the way back to mobility, or your partner has suffered a stroke and needs help re-learning certain skills. These scenarios...
Mortality Increased With Delayed Admission for Patients With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2024 – For patients with hip fracture, delayed admission is associated with increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Oct. 8 in Emergency Medicine Journal....
Racial Differences Seen in Pain Rx for Older Adults With Hip Fracture
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – Racial differences exist in opioid pain management for Medicare beneficiaries after a hip fracture, according to a study published online Sept. 11 in the Journal of the ...
Joint Infection After Hip Replacement Tied to Fivefold Higher Risk for Death Over 10 Years
MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2024 – Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) within one year of total hip arthroplasty is associated with a more than fivefold increased risk for mortality within 10 years, according...
Average Hip, Knee Replacement Patient May Be Getting Younger
WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2024 – Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years. “Walking with a limp and living with a c...
2016 to 2021 Saw Increase in Number of Periprosthetic Fractures
TUESDAY, July 16, 2024 – The number of periprosthetic fractures of the hip and knee increased in recent years and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online June 19...
Small Number of Procedures Account for Large Number of Opioid Prescriptions
FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 – A small number of surgical procedures, including orthopedic procedures and cesarean delivery, account for a large proportion of opioid prescriptions dispensed after surgery,...
Patients Can Take GLP-1 RA Medications Before Surgery
WEDNESDAY, June 12, 2024 – Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications do slow gastric emptying but not by enough to warrant discontinuing medications before surgery, according...
What to Expect During Rehab After Hip Replacement
TUESDAY, May 21, 2024 – Hip replacement is a major, arduous elective surgery, and rehabilitation afterwards takes time, according to an expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. It'll also...
Worse Outcomes Seen for Severe Bilateral Hip OA in Adult Spinal Deformity
WEDNESDAY, May 15, 2024 – For patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD), those with severe bilateral hip osteoarthritis (OA) have worse outcomes, according to a study published online April 29 in...