Total Hip Replacement

MicroPort Orthopedics has announced the availability of its Profemur Gladiator hydroxyapatite collared stem and Profemur Gladiator cemented collared stem for use during primary total hip arthroplasty, according to a press release.

Revision hip and knee surgery poses some unique challenges with a variety of treatment alternatives.

A congress is as good as its scientific program. Therefore, each EFORT Annual Congress, even a virtual one, relies on the high-quality content from orthopaedic and traumatology physicians and researchers from Europe and worldwide.

Recent expansion of and advancements in 3D imaging have allowed radiologists and orthopedic surgeons to increasingly work in tandem to better treat patients with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

EFORT developed the European Orthopaedics & Traumatology Education Platform 4 years ago as a comprehensive approach for anyone seeking an educational overview in orthopaedics and traumatology or to advance their professional development.

Since the 1950s when the term artificial intelligence was coined, its application and use has increased through rapid technological advances and has found their way into the health care sector, including orthopedics.

Use of a metal-on-highly crosslinked polyethylene implant in hip resurfacing arthroplasty may provide successful short-term outcomes and be a viable option for suitable patients who currently lack a hip resurfacing arthroplasty option, according to published results.

A 71-year-old woman presented to the ED with gradually worsening left hip pain that became acutely severe. She had known metastatic thyroid cancer and was receiving palliative therapy.

Patients with periacetabular metastatic disease may experience safe and effective pain relief when treated with the Tripod technique, according to published results.

Use of highly crosslinked polyethylene liners during total hip arthroplasty may provide promising rates of implant survivorship and wear among young patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head, according to published results.