Tulane University Medical Center

Promising new devices and emerging drug classes may improve BP control for some patients with difficult-to-treat hypertension, but clinicians must first address the structural inequities that impact access to care, according to a speaker.

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.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has announced Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, FAAOS, as its 90th president, according to a press release.

A 56-year-old male automotive mechanic with a BMI of 41.4 kg/m2 and bilateral total hip arthroplasties performed at another institution presented to the ED with acute right hip pain and inability to ambulate.

A 26-year-old man hurdled over a tennis net to celebrate winning a match. He landed awkwardly on the lateral edge of his right foot, felt a pop and noted immediate pain and swelling as he collapsed onto the court.

A 71-year-old woman sustained a fall onto her anterior left knee. Following this, she reports having 10 months of subjective instability during activities of daily living before seeking orthopedic evaluation.

A 61-year-old man presented to clinic 1 week after a motor vehicle accident with left ankle pain and swelling. He also reported having a chronic inability to dorsiflex his left foot.