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Hip Arthroscopy and Periacetabular Osteotomy in Patients 45 Years and Older Have Similar Outcomes to a Younger Cohort: Articular Cartilage Status Is the Primary Determinant of Outcome
Hip Arthroscopy and Periacetabular Osteotomy in Patients 45 Years and Older Have Similar Outcomes to a Younger Cohort: Articular Cartilage Status Is the Primary Determinant of Outcome Abstract: Staged or combined hip arthroscopy/periacetabular osteotomy has typically been reserved for the younger patient with co-existing hip dysplasia and labral pathology and/or cam type femoroacetabular impingement. In carefully selected patients with little to no arthritis over the age of 45, results are similar to a younger cohort of patients. Hip preserving procedures intend to preserve the hip from getting arthritis, and if a patient does not have arthritis, consideration should be given to hip preservation surgery despite a more advanced age.
Low-dose dexamethasone may provide pain relief, improve mobility after TKA
Published results showed a single preoperative IV dose of 8 mg of dexamethasone may improve patient outcomes for pain, vomiting, inflammation and mobility after total knee arthroplasty compared with placebo.
Knee problems tend to flare up as you age an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year
Hip implant study identifies materials with the lowest risk of needing revision
Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidized zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years after surgery, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found.
Symptoms and Treatment of Different Types of Kneecap Injuries
A kneecap injury can happen from a blow to the knee or a fall. Some injuries can also occur due to overuse. When you injure your kneecap—also called your patella—there may be damage to the surrounding soft tissues, such as a patellar tendon tear, or a fracture to the bone.
