AAOS releases criteria for treating pediatric patients with knee osteochondritis dissecans
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has released Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) to assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of pediatric patients with osteochondritis dissecans of the femoral condyle, also known as OCDknee. Source: Medical News Today Read more
Herniated disks in children and teens linked to lower spine malformations
Most children and adolescents with herniated disks in the lower (lumbar) spine have some sort of malformation of the spinal vertebrae, reports a study in the December issue of Neurosurgery, official journal of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Source: Medical …
After hip-replacement surgery, medication use decreases
A new study, published November 15, in the journal Pain provides information on the trajectories of prescription drug use before and after hip-replacement surgery—total hip arthroplasty (THA), one of the most common types of joint replacement surgery. Hip- replacement surgery is commonly
Study: Simultaneous bilateral TKA yielded higher complication rates vs unilateral TKA
Compared with unilateral total knee arthroplasty, patients who underwent simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of overall complications, according to study results. Source: Healio Read more
Life After Neck Fusion
A “neck fusion” is the name given to a surgical procedure that connects together all the damaged segments of the vertebral column in the neck. Usually, this surgery is required when the discs between each vertebrae and the cervical vertebrae …
What is a Cervical Fusion?
Dr. Dan Albright, orthopedic spine surgeon from Raleigh, North Carolina, explains what is a cervical neck fusion. Using a model, Dr. Albright shows the type of device used and explains how it relieves nerve pain. Transcription of video: What is …
Recommendations for patient activity after knee replacement vary among surgeons
During recovery after knee replacement surgery, exercise is critical. After initial recovery, patients will want to resume more strenuous activities. In addition to exercise prescribed by a physical therapist, several studies have shown patients who participated in athletic activities prior …
Activity could help keep knees lubricated
Cartilage is filled with fluid — about 80% of the volume of the cartilage tissue — that plays the essential roles of supporting weight and lubricating joint surfaces. Loss of this fluid, called synovial fluid, results in a gradual decrease …
Can Osteoarthritis and Bursitis Lead to Hip Replacement?
Hip osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis) is a condition characterized by a rupture of hip cartilage, which causes pain, swelling, and difficulty in moving this joint. This disease gets worse with time, and it usually affects …
What is a Cervical Disk Replacement?
Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, North Carolina demonstrates how a cervical disc replacement work using models. Dr. Albright explains why a cervical disc replacement is better than fusion and how it preserves motion in the neck. For …
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