Oct 2, 2015 | Research
A French study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association started with the objective “to determine if there was a difference in hospital mortality among patients who underwent hip fracture surgery relative to an elective THR, after adjustment for...
Oct 2, 2015 | Research
The Hip Society is inviting submissions in consideration for its annual Scientific Awards. These awards are named after individuals who have made outstanding contributions to reconstructive surgery of the hip and are based on the following criteria: The Otto Aufranc...
Sep 25, 2015 | Research
A study published as a Guest Editorial in Healio’s Orthopedics, “Barriers to Women Entering Field of Orthopedic Surgery” by Emily K. Miller, BA and Dawn M. LaPorte, MD examined data from a survey of 777 members of the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society and oral history...
Sep 25, 2015 | Research
MD Magazine reported on a study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology on whether psoriatic arthritis has an effect on the outcome of hip replacement surgery. The article references a previous Mayo Clinic study from 2005 that showed psoriatic arthritis can lead to...
Sep 18, 2015 | Research
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute biomedical engineers have developed an implantable sensor that can be attached to implants used in hip and knee replacement surgeries. The wireless, battery and power-free sensor is powered by an external device. The in vivo data can...
Sep 11, 2015 | Research
The study, “Prevalence of Total Hip and Knee Replacement in the United States,” published last week in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, concluded that “around 7 million Americans are living with a hip or knee replacement, and consequently, in most cases, are...
