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Uncemented femoral stems in THA patients potentially linked to elevated revision rate
Thien TM. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014. doi:10.2106/JBJS.M.00643. The risk and rate of revision for total hip arthroplasty were…
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Specialised care improves hip fracture survival rates
Patients undergoing hip fracture surgery in hospitals which have an orthogeriatric service have an improved chance of surviving beyond 30…
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Use of drains increased blood loss, overall costs in THA, TKA
Bjerke-Kroll BT. J Arthroplasty. 2014. doi:10.1016/j.arth.2013.10.027. The use of drains in patients undergoing primary unilateral total hip and total knee…
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With hip new techniques, replacements last longer
By Erinn Hutkin, Special to U-T San Diego6 P.M.SEPT. 16, 2014 The average age in the U.S. for patients needing…
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Study Raises Questions About New Joint Implants
By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Innovations to devices used in joint replacement have been introduced without sufficient evidence…
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13 Things to Know Before Your Hip Replacement
By Lisa Esposito Major surgery with a big impact Could a 2-pound piece of titanium and ceramic change your life? Maybe,…
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Direct Anterior versus Miniposterior THA With the Same Advanced Perioperative Protocols: Surprising Early Clinical Results
Abstract Background Although some surgeons strongly advocate for one approach over the other, there are few data directly comparing the…
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Study: THA found superior to internal fixation for femoral neck fracture
At a minimum 15-year follow-up, researchers of this study discovered a lower failure rate among lucid patients with a displaced…
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