Hip News

Results presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting showed dalbavancin may be an effective antibiotic for treatment of gram-positive periprosthetic joint infections.

Results presented at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society Annual Meeting showed 1.5-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection after total hip arthroplasty may not be equivalent to two-stage revision.

Published results showed 12% of patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty received at least one surprise bill after surgery, which may negatively affect patient satisfaction.

Results showed patients with depression who received antidepressants within 6 months prior to total hip or knee arthroplasty had greater improvements in outcomes at 2 years compared with patients with depression who were untreated.

Smith & Nephew announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Catalystem primary hip system for total hip arthroplasty, according to a company press release.

After 30 years of practicing orthopexdic surgery, I faced one of my career’s most critical and challenging decisions – choosing a surgeon for my joint replacement.

DENVER — Results presented here showed labral and capsular repair during primary hip arthroscopy may reduce reoperations and conversions to total hip arthroplasty at long-term follow-up.

Published results showed robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty was associated with decreased postoperative opioid use and lower odds of patients developing persistent opioid use compared with conventional THA.

Zimmer Biomet issued a voluntary field safety corrective notice for CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper products.

Published results showed robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty was associated with increased total patient charges and risk of surgical complications, such as periprosthetic fractures and transfusions, compared with conventional THA.