Feb 12, 2016 | In the News, Patient Outcomes
An article in this week’s Medscape Orthopedics news asks the question, “Will orthopedic registries improve joint surgery outcomes?” Looking at new data from the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR), the official registry of AAHKS, the article suggests that new...
Feb 5, 2016 | In the News
As Denver Broncos quarterback prepares to play in Sunday’s Super Bowl, he has revealed that he may need hip replacement surgery. Speculation this week has been over whether Manning will retire after Super Bowl 50, and in a recent interview when questioned about his...
Feb 5, 2016 | In the News
Two articles in the news this week took a look at outpatient hip replacement surgery. Both articles covered the technique and patient experience and included perspectives from several AAHKS members. The article in The Wall Street Journal explored the anterior approach...
Jan 29, 2016 | In the News
A video interview with AAHKS member Todd L. Galdes, DO and a patient who recently underwent a second hip replacement surgery was featured on WFQX Fox News, Northern Michigan this week. The MedWatch team visited the OR with Dr. Galdes and talked to his 51-year old...
Jan 15, 2016 | In the News
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reached resolution in a lawsuit filed by Pacira following a September 2014 Warning Letter issued by the FDA. The FDA confirmed EXPAREL has, since its approval on October 28, 2011, been approved...
Dec 18, 2015 | In the News
“The Doctor is In” segment of the Fox 2 Detroit news recently featured total joint replacement. In a discussion with AAHKS member, Michael A. Charters, MD, they covered the mechanics of a knee and hip implant, how to prevent joint wear and how to identify when a total...
