Improving Our Ability to Predict Discharge Disposition After Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The majority of patients who undergo primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are discharged to home …
Keeping the Patient at the Center of Decisions in Our Quest for Evidence-Based Treatment
This OrthoBuzz guest post comes from Paul E. Matuszewski, MD, in response to a recent article in the New York …
BMAC in Hip Arthroscopy: Its Potential in Cases of Cartilage Injury
Orthobiologics have garnered a substantial amount of buzz over the past few years, showing both their effectiveness and lack thereof. …
Antibiotic Stewardship in Orthopaedic CareÂ
All orthopaedic surgeons must carefully decide on which prophylactic antibiotic to prescribe when a patient or a young patient’s parent …
Do Variations in Implants Impact Patient-Reported Outcomes After THA?
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful procedures in not only orthopaedics but all of surgery. With …
Hip Arthroscopy: To Close the Capsule or Not?Â
Early hip arthroscopists routinely performed capsulectomies to obtain adequate visualization within the hip joint. As our techniques and skills have …
Outcomes of Computer Navigation in THA: New National Registry Data Â
The use of computer navigation in total joint arthroplasty is increasing. Navigation has been employed less in total hip arthroplasty …
Midterm Results of Primary Exeter Cemented Stem in Select Population
In a new study reported in JBJS, Gausden et al. evaluated implant survivorship, complications, and radiographic results of a specific …
Hip Fractures in the Elderly: A Surprising FindingÂ
When discussing patient outcomes of hip fractures, we often are speaking of fractures of the proximal part of the femur. …