Hip News

Older adults who sustain a hip fracture after discontinuing risedronate following at least 5 years of treatment adherence have a higher post-fracture mortality risk than those who continue using risedronate, according to study data.

BOSTON — In this video from the Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting, Mario Hevesi, MD, PhD, discussed arthroscopic lengthening of the iliopsoas tendon following total hip arthroplasty for patients with tendonitis.

Published results showed no significant differences in overall rates of revision or Oxford hip scores between patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty with lateral, posterior or anterior approaches.

According to published results, an AI algorithm that measures pulse oximeter waveforms in the fingertip may help physicians identify patients at risk for increased blood loss, transfusion and emergency care after orthopedic surgery.

Despite clinical improvements in patients who received education and exercise for hip osteoarthritis, patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty had greater improvements in pain relief, function and quality of life, according to results.

Published results showed extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis was not associated with a reduced risk of periprosthetic joint infection at 90 days or 1 year among patients who underwent total hip or total knee arthroplasty.

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Orthobond Corporation announced FDA de novo approval of Ostaguard, an antibacterial non-eluting coating technology for use on a range of medical devices, according to a press release.

According to an electronic survey of U.S. medical residents and fellows from various specialties, 85% of respondents prefer in-person medical conferences vs. virtual conferences due to networking opportunities and engagement with peers.

Although the use of computer navigation and robotic assistance yielded longer operative times in total joint arthroplasty, published results showed these methods had no association with increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection.