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The 5 most popular items to read from August
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Orthopedics Today has put together a compilation of the five news stories and videos most viewed from August 2015 to keep you abreast of the current hot topics in orthopedics.
Low complication rates, excellent clinical outcomes observed with anterior approach THA
Recently published findings demonstrated low rates of perioperative complications and excellent clinical outcomes were observed in patients who underwent simultaneous bilateral anterior approach total hip arthroplasty. Read more.
Novel technique provides definitive treatment for Vancouver B1 periprosthetic fractures
Contralateral reversed distal femoral Less Invasive Stabilization System plating provided definitive treatment and union of Vancouver B1 periprosthetic fractures, according to study results. Read more.
Patient-specific predictive model offers more accurate preoperative templating in hip arthroplasty
A prediction model presented better estimates of the actual size of implants used in total hip arthroplasty and, in the long term, may help reduce the cost of health care by minimizing implant inventory costs, according to study results. Read more.
Stryker receives FDA clearance for Mako total knee application
Stryker announced it has received 510(k) clearance for the company’s Mako total knee application. This clearance expands the indications for the Mako application, which was previously limited to partial knee and total hip arthroplasty procedures. Read more.
Osteochondral allograft transplantation improved functional scores, survivorship
Osteochondral allograft transplantation performed as either primary treatment or after failure of previous subchondral marrow stimulation had favorable results, with significant improvement of functional scores and excellent survivorship, according to study results. Read more.