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A Closer Look at the ACR/AAHKS Guideline

Aug 18, 2017 | In the News, Patient Outcomes, Research

In an interview with Medscape, Susan Goodman, MD describes in-depth the process that took place to develop the new guideline, “2017 American College of Rheumatology/American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Guideline for the Perioperative Management of...

Bone Wax Study Published in JOA

Aug 4, 2017 | Research

A Seth Greenwald, DPhil (Oxon), gives his perspective on the study, “Bone wax seen as effective for decreasing total blood loss after TKA,” published in The Journal of Arthroplasty in May. Dr. Greenwald points out in an Orthopedics Today editorial that the study was...

Troponin Levels Following Surgery

Aug 4, 2017 | Research

A study published in the HSS Journal this week found that “patients with higher postoperative cTnI levels were more likely to have cardiac complications during hip or knee replacement surgery and spinal fusions.” Researchers recommend a simple blood test to measure...

Study Shows Good Outcomes for Obese TJR Patients

Jul 21, 2017 | Research

A study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery this week concludes that overweight patients who undergo hip or knee replacement surgery experience pain relief and functional gain similar to other patients. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts,...

VTE Prevention Review Published by HHS

Jul 14, 2017 | Education, Research

The research review, “Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update,” was published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality last month. AAHKS made comments on...

British Researchers Conducting Joint Infection Trial

Jun 16, 2017 | Research

The University of Bristol in England has started a randomized trial to investigate why some patients develop infections after their hip or knee replacement surgery, and which type of surgical revision treatment is best. According to Medical Xpress, members of the...