Orthopedics News

Results showed significant correlation between patient-reported outcome measures for patients with patellofemoral instability and the Banff Patellofemoral Instability Instrument 2.0, which may assess kinesiophobia and pain catastrophizing.

DALLAS — Data presented at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting showed proximal femoral replacement may be a reasonable salvage option in complex revision total hip arthroplasty cases.

Smith & Nephew reported increased revenue across several businesses in its third quarter of 2024 financial results, according to a company press release.

WASHINGTON — Lorecivivint is superior to placebo for improving pain, function and structure at 12 months and beyond in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2024.

Corin has received FDA 510(k) clearance of its Icona femoral stem for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty with design considerations for use in the ASC setting, according to a press release.

In this video from the Orthopaedic Trauma Association Annual Meeting, Thompson Zhuang, MD, MBA, discusses age-related risk factors for pulmonary embolism in patients with lower extremity fractures.

DALLAS — Data presented at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting showed use of intraosseous vancomycin infusion may reduce periprosthetic joint infection vs. IV vancomycin in revision total knee arthroplasty.

Most of the surgeons in our group have a strong preference for using intramedullary fixation for distal femoral periprosthetic fractures.

ACL reconstruction remains among the most common sports medicine surgeries performed worldwide.

Reported as the most frequently performed orthopedic procedures in the United States, research has projected an estimated increase in total hip and knee procedures of 176% and 139%, respectively, by 2040.