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Biologics
New Injection Repair Strategy Can Prevent Risk of Re-herniation, Reduce Disability and Pain
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Noting that current tissue engineering practices used to seal annulus fibrosus (AF) defects are lacking, researchers…
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Rapid recovery protocol can lead to increased range of motion after total knee arthroplasty
ROSEMONT, Ill., Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A new research article published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons® (JAAOS)…
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Extremities
Newsflash: Major Social Media Buzz for Orthopedic RCTs!
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Getting noticed amongst the noise is a struggle for anyone—even researchers. A team from Midwest Orthopaedics…
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“Clear” Cut Off Points Can Predict Postoperative Destination after TSA
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Noting that shoulder arthroplasty is increasing at a rate faster than hip and knee arthroplasty, a…
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Sports Medicine
Residents, Fellows, Attendings Surveyed on E-Learning
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. What might the participants in 197 orthopaedic surgery residency training programs have to say about…
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Recon
Trying to Make a Dent in Post-THA Pain? Adding Corticosteroids to Periarticular Injections May Work, Study Suggests
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. “What is the ideal mix of ingredients when it comes to periarticular injections?” asked a…
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Total Joint Replacement and the Impact on Future Falls in Osteoarthritis Patients
ROSEMONT, Ill., Oct. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Patients who have had a total joint arthroplasty (TJA) demonstrate excellent long-term outcomes with increased…
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Knee Fracture Patients: 3.7x Higher Risk of TKA!
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Do we really know how much a knee fracture elevates the risk of total knee…
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Extremities
Proximal Humerus Nonunions: Healing Rate of Fractures = 97%!
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. When proximal humerus fractures don’t respond to nonoperative management, what happens to those patients who…
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Which Athletes Have Highest Rate of Return to Sport After FAI? Anyone?
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Citing the increased prevalence of mixed and cam-based femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) in high-level athletes, a…
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Extremities
Harvard Running Study: Reduce Vertical Loading Rates, Reduce Injuries
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. A team from Harvard University’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has delved into the…
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Extremities
Does CT Dose Matter When Assessing Acetabular Fracture Reduction?
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. “Can you obtain a quality image with a lower dose CT scan,” asked researchers in…
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Extremities
Talar Neck Fractures…Tickle the Foot! (Well, Test Sensation)
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Citing that talus fractures are accompanied by a high rate of complications, including numbness, pain,…
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Spine
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgical Decompression Helps With Gait?
by Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Two researchers from the Texas Back Institute (TBI) in Plano, Texas undertook a study looking…
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Extremities
“Cut Errors in Half with Virtual Reality”
By Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. How much does virtual reality help in orthopedic procedures—especially amongst inexperienced surgeons? Until now, we…
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