Hip
From the Journals
Anti–nerve growth factor drug has long-term OA pain benefit, but unclear safety
Treatment for a year with the human anti–nerve growth factor monoclonal antibody fulranumab provided pain relief and functional benefits to...
Original Research
Direct Anterior Versus Posterior Simultaneous Bilateral Total Hip Arthroplasties: No Major Differences at 90 Days
End-stage osteoarthritis of the hip is a debilitating disease that is reliably treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA). Up to 35% of patients...
Original Research
Ceramic Femoral Heads for All Patients? An Argument for Cost Containment in Hip Surgery
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has revolutionized the practice of orthopedic surgery. The number of primary THAs performed in the United States......
Original Research
Does Accelerated Physical Therapy After Elective Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Facilitate Early Discharge?
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are among the most effective surgical procedures in modern medicine. Use of primary...
News
Pain starting in knee later arises in other joints
Key clinical point:People with frequently painful knees often develop pain in joints outside the knee, and the sites vary from person to person....
News
United States an expensive place for knee, hip replacement
Clinical Review
Thigh Injuries in American Football
American football has the highest injury rate of any team sport in the United States at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels....
Conference Coverage
No VTE prophylaxis needed after joint surgery in patients with hemophilia
Key clinical point: Prophylaxis against thromboembolic events after orthopedic surgery in patients with hemophilia may not be necessary. Major...
News
Postop delirium linked to greater long-term cognitive decline
Article
How Do Age, Sex Affect Outcomes After Arthroscopy for Hip Impingement?
Clinical Review
Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare but devastating complication of arthroplasty. Research has been dedicated to minimizing the...