Total Joint Reconstruction News

Published results showed use of mismatched reverse shoulder arthroplasty components, defined by humeral and glenoid components from different manufacturers, may yield similar clinical outcomes and re-revision rates as matched components.

According to published results, a CT-based, mixed-reality navigation system yielded accurate and precise acetabular component placement in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.

According to published results, a novel opioid-free pathway may provide noninferior pain management compared with an opioid-containing pathway during the perioperative period in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.

According to published results, stem design was the strongest predictor of postoperative periprosthetic femoral fracture after total hip arthroplasty, regardless of the use of cement.

An upcoming study will aim to identify how joint replacement affects a patient’s golf game with use of a golf simulator paired with markerless motion analysis.

A publicly funded exercise and education program for all patients awaiting joint replacements could reduce surgeries, alleviate wait times and result in net savings, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Published results showed patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, may have increased risks for arthrofibrosis and arthritis and faster progression to total knee arthroplasty after ACL surgery.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Dual mobility components in total hip arthroplasty are a proven concept that decrease dislocation rates in patients at high risk for instability, according to a presenter here.

KOLOA, Hawaii — The Wagner cone prothesis in total hip arthroplasty for patients with difficult anatomy can provide high patient satisfaction and excellent functional outcomes and component survivorship, according to a speaker here.