News Updates
News Updates
Anterior vs. posterior: Does surgical approach impact hip replacement outcomes?
Source: Medical Xpress
The surgical approach to total hip replacement (THR)—either from the front of the body or the side/back (anterior versus posterior)— has no impact on outcomes six months after surgery, according to research presented today at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Total knee arthroplasty: analysis shows EXPAREL reduces length of hospital stay and improves discharge status compared to standard analgesic modality
Source: Medical News Today
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced results of new data showing that EXPAREL® (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension) infiltration compared to a standard analgesic regimen in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) significantly decreased the length of hospital stay and increased the likelihood that a patient would be discharged to their home rather than a care facility when released from the hospital.
Procedures to repair knee cartilage show promise in treating patients over 40
Source: Medical News Today
Patients who have cartilage damage in their knees often experience pain and are unable to engage in sports and other activities they enjoy. Two studies at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) find that cartilage restoration procedures are a viable treatment option for patients over 40 years old.
Use MIS for hip fractures if it is right for the patient, not to shorten hospital stays
Source: Healio
In the literature, minimally invasive surgery for hip fractures has been shown to possibly reduce by several days the length of a patient’s hospital stay, as well as reduce blood loss and soft tissue damage vs. open procedures, but this topic is controversial and there are differences in opinion about when hip fractures should be treated with a minimally invasive technique.
Improved care and fewer deaths since introduction of NHS hip fracture initiative
Source: Medical News Today
Substantial improvements in the care and survival of older people with hip fracture in England have followed the introduction of a collaborative national initiative to tackle the issue, according to a new study published in the Medical Care journal.
