The pandemic has led to a growing recognition of the merits of outpatient surgery and the transition of joint replacement to the ambulatory surgery center setting. Learn more…
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Surgical Approach To Total Hip Replacement Has No Impact On Short Or Long Term Outcomes – The Results Of An Award Winning Study.
This month’s Journal of Arthroplasty included a paper which received the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Clinical Research Award. Learn more about 5 year patient outcomes.
Growing Evidence Supports Move Toward Outpatient Joint Replacement
Perhaps the biggest advancement in joint replacement surgery is not technological or technique related. It is pain management. Learn more…
COVID-19 and the Resumption of Joint Replacement Surgery
Is joint replacement surgery safe during the current COVID-19 pandemic? Learn more about the of COVID exposure and transmission during elective surgery.
Infection Prevention in Total Joint Replacement: Keys to Success
The best treatment for infection after joint replacement surgery is prevention, and there are steps that can be taken to minimize the risk. Learn more
Opioid Sparing Joint Replacement Surgery with AVATAR
Learn about the methods that we use to effectively manage postoperative joint replacement surgery pain in an opioid-sparing fashion.
The Impact of Surgical Approach on Hip Replacement Outcomes: Is the Anterior Approach Better?
The best surgical approach to total hip replacement (anterior vs posterior) has been a matter of debate. Learn more about the latest patient-reported outcome study.
The Benefits of Spinal Anesthesia for Joint Replacement
What are the benefits of spinal versus general anesthesia when undergoing total joint replacement surgery? Two articles in Journal of Arthroplasty explored this. Learn more…
Key Principles Of The Ream And Run Shoulder Replacement
The principles of the Ream and Run, as put forth by Frederick A. Matsen, III, MD in an upcoming textbook are essential to a successful result. Learn more…
Same-day Shoulder Replacement Is Safe and Effective
A recent article compared same day and hospital stays and determined that same-day surgery is equally safe in terms of complication risk compared to a postoperative hospital stay.