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The five most popular items of April
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Orthopedics Today has put together a compilation of the five news stories and videos most viewed from April 2015 to keep you abreast of the current hot topics in orthopedics.
VIDEO: Examining the role of stem cells in rotator cuff repair
LAS VEGAS — At the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Philippe Hernigou, MD, PhD, discusses his study on the role stem cells have in rotator cuff repair. Watch video.
Study: Healing outcomes after rotator cuff repair significantly improve with MSC therapy
LAS VEGAS — Use of bone marrow concentrate containing mesenchymal stem cells as an adjunct therapy showed significant improvement in healing outcomes after rotator cuff repair, according to data presented during the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Read more.
PRP may be superior to hyaluronic acid for improvement of pain, function in patients with OA
LOS ANGELES — Use of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma significantly improved pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis at 6 months and may be a superior alternative to hyaluronic acid, according to study findings presented at the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting. Read more.
VIDEO: Examining rapid recovery protocol in TKA
LAS VEGAS — Erik P. Severson, MD, provides a video perspective on rapid recovery protocol following total knee arthroplasty at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Watch video.
Zimmer creates TKA outpatient program to address challenges
LAS VEGAS — Zimmer Holdings has announced the creation of a new approach to total knee replacement, the Z23 outpatient knee program, to address emerging challenges faced by hospitals, physicians and patients considering the procedure. Read more.