by loudcanvas | May 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
Infections after joint replacement surgery can be a devastating complication requiring additional surgery and substantially impacting health-related quality of life. Severe or long-standing cases may require removal of the implant and placement of a temporary joint...
by loudcanvas | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
The opioid epidemic has made headlines around the country over the past several years with addiction affecting all segments of society across economic, social, and ethnic divides. No one is immune to the potential adverse impact of opioid use and sadly, many cases of...
by loudcanvas | May 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
The best surgical approach to total hip replacement has been a matter of debate with some proponents arguing that the direct anterior approach has a more rapid recovery and other surgeons arguing that it has a higher complication rate with no other clear advantages....
by loudcanvas | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Two articles in this months Journal of Arthroplasty looked at the benefits of spinal versus general anesthesia when undergoing total joint replacement. The first by Turcotte et al, demonstrated that with rapid recovery protocols, spinal anesthesia led to shorter...