Business restructuring, use of 'smart tools' among the 5 most popular items of January

Orthopedics Today has put together a compilation of the five news stories and videos most viewed from January to keep you abreast of the current hot topics in orthopedics.

Johnson & Johnson announces restructuring of medical devices businesses

Johnson & Johnson has announced several restructuring actions for its medical devices businesses. Read more.

Shimmin: Hip resurfacing still has a role

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Despite design issues for small sizes and limited understanding of the effects of edge loading with these implants, hip resurfacing can yield positive results and should continue to play a role in the treatment of patients, according to a presenter here at Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2016. Read more.

VIDEO: Remplissage is emerging treatment option for shoulder instability

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Christopher S. Ahmad, MD, highlighted a discussion at Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2016 on treatment options for patients with shoulder instability conditions due to bone deficiency. He said one of the emerging treatment strategies is the Remplissage procedure as motion is preserved and the chances of patients having redislocation or failure decrease dramatically with the Remplissage procedure. Watch video.

VIDEO: Consider use of 'smart' tools in the positioning of the acetabular component

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii 2016, Wayne G. Paprosky, MD, FACS, discussed the use of “smart tools” in total hip arthroplasty during the positioning of the acetabular component in patients with spinal disorders or pelvic rotation. Watch video.

Many young, active patients reported pain after THA, surface replacement arthroplasty

Regardless of whether patients underwent total hip arthroplasty or surface replacement arthroplasty, 40% of young and active patients in this study experienced pain around the hip following surgery. Read more.