Hospital For Special Surgery
Should femoroacetabular impingement be surgically treated concurrently with athletic groin injury?
A 2008 survey of hip injuries in the NFL introduced the “sports hip triad,” consisting of a hip labral tear, adductor injury and rectus abdominis injury.
Patellar tracking, measurements may predict pediatric patellar osteochondritis dissecans
Published results showed increased tibial tubercle–trochlear groove distance and increased cartilaginous and bony sulcus angles were associated with patellar osteochondritis dissecans in pediatric patients.
Golf simulators, motion analysis may revolutionize TJR
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.
Use of IV tranexamic acid may not improve visual field clarity during hip arthroscopy
Results of a study showed administration of IV tranexamic acid within 15 minutes of incision did not significantly improve surgeons’ visual field clarity during hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement.
Tibial tubercle transfer associated with low complication risk with, without distalization
Results published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed tibial tubercle osteotomy with vs. without distalization yielded similar postoperative outcomes for patients with patellofemoral instability, malalignment and patella alta.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve outcomes for patients with morbid obesity after TKA
Results showed patients with a BMI of 40 kg/m2 or more who used glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for at least 90 days before and after total knee arthroplasty had a decreased risk for postoperative complications vs. controls.
Hospital for Special Surgery appoints new chief of primary sports medicine
Hospital for Special Surgery has appointed Daphne A. Scott, MD, as chief of its primary sports medicine service, according to a press release.
Robotic-assisted THA may alter preoperative plan for cup position
Published results showed total hip arthroplasty performed with robotic-assistance software that incorporates pelvic tilt and virtual range of motion may change the preoperative plan for cup position and deviate from traditional safe zones.
Proximal femoral replacement may effectively salvage complex revision THA cases
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.
Prodisc C may be safe, effective at 24 months for symptomatic cervical disc disease
Early results of an investigational device exemption clinical trial showed two prodisc C implants may be safe and effective for the treatment of symptomatic cervical disc disease at two levels compared with the Mobi-C implant at 24 months.