Total Hip Replacement
Surgical volume, gender may influence compensation for hip and knee surgeons
SAN DIEGO — A survey from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons revealed that surgical volume and gender were key determinants of compensation for hip and knee surgeons, according to results presented here.
Wrapped up 2024: Healio revisits a year in hip replacement
Healio highlights the most-read research, topics and news in total hip arthroplasty in 2024.
VIDEO: Several factors may increase wound complication risk after direct anterior THA
DALLAS — In this video, Joshua C. Rozell, MD, discussed outcomes of an 11-year retrospective analysis that showed several factors may increase the risk of wound complications after direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.
Risk for total hip arthroplasty rises with intake of fatty acids
The risk for total hip arthroplasty increases with higher baseline dietary intake of arachidonic acid, as well as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Both labral refixation, debridement effective for femoroacetabular impingement
SAN FRANCISCO — Both labral refixation and debridement may be effective treatments for symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement and show durable improvements in outcomes at long-term follow-up, according to results presented here.
American Joint Replacement Registry continues to grow with new data
WAILEA, Hawaii — As of March 31, 2023, the American Joint Replacement Registry consists of more than 3.5 million procedures with data submitted across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to a presenter here.
Patients with diabetes at higher risk for acute renal failure after hip replacement
SAN DIEGO — Patients with diabetes mellitus who undergo total hip arthroplasty demonstrate an increased risk for health care use, including increased length of stay, and acute renal failure, according to a speaker at ACR Convergence 2023.
Smokeless tobacco use may increase risk of complications after THA
Results published in the Journal of Arthroplasty showed smokeless tobacco users had “significantly higher” rates of complications after primary total hip arthroplasty compared with non-users.
Formus Labs receives FDA clearance for AI-powered orthopedic planning software
Formus Labs announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its Formus Hip, an automated radiological image-processing software that will be used for hip replacement and preoperative planning, according to a press release.
Prehabilitation program improved outcomes for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery
Published results showed a prehabilitation intervention program was associated with improved preoperative and postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.