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The Effect of Hip Arthroplasty on Gait Function: Comparison of Ceramic On Ceramic Hip Resurfacing, Metal On Metal Hip Resurfacing, and Total Hip Arthroplasty
Ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing arthroplasty (CoC-HRA) has been developed to eliminate metal ion concerns which have been associated with metal-on-metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty (MoM-HRA) while maintaining similar functionality. The aim of the study was to examine gait function pre- and postoperatively between CoC-HRA, MoM-HRA, and THA using subjective and objective measures with comparison to a healthy control group.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Research
Case Report: Nonsurgical management of painless cervical motor radiculopathy
This case demonstrates that epidural steroid injections can be an effective alternative to surgery for selected patients with painless cervical motor radiculopathy and severe motor dysfunction.
Source: Frontiers
Editorial Commentary: Capsular Management in Arthroscopic Hip Surgery-What if Disruption of the Iliofemoral Ligament Is Optional
Postoperative iatrogenic hip instability is an increasingly recognized complication of arthroscopic hip surgery. Numerous publications have reported on the biomechanical importance of capsular preservation, as well as the clinical importance of proper capsular management. The majority of studies published in the literature report on the clinical benefits of capsular repair in order to best preserve native anatomy, but other strategies directed at minimizing capsular disruption are critical, given that capsular repair is technically challenging early in the learning curve, and even a well-repaired capsule can fail to heal or retear in the early postoperative period.
Source: Arthroscopy
Increased rates of cementless TKA yielded negligible increases in early revision
As cementless fixation in total knee arthroplasty has increased in the U.S. since 2012, results presented here showed a small but significant increase in 1-year revision risk with this method in patients aged 65 years or older.
Source: Healio
COX-2 inhibitors, anticoagulants may not increase wound-related bleeding after THA
Results presented here showed the use of some NSAIDs after primary total hip arthroplasty may not increase the risk for wound-related bleeding complications in patients receiving anticoagulation
Source: Healio