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11 Knee Pain Dos and Don’ts
You can do many things to help knee pain, whether it's due to a recent injury or arthritisyou've had for years. Follow these 11 dos and don’ts to help your knees feel their best.
Dual mobility components for THA may be justified in high-risk patients
Dual mobility components are linked to decreased dislocation rate, according to a presenter.
Hip replacement recovery guide
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), most people can resume daily living and light activities independently within 3 to 6 weeks of surgery. However, the steps someone takes before surgery may affect the total recovery timeline.
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.
