Avoid common foot problems with advice from foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons Rosemont, Ill. (June 7, 2022) - Summer is almost here and many people are taking advantage of the warmer weather and participating in outdoor activities. According to foot and
2022-06-16
From the rising adoption of endoscopic techniques to motion preservation technologies and robotic surgery, the biggest trends in minimally invasive spine surgery are discussed by 13 surgeons. Note: Responses are lightly edited for style and clarity. Mick
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Fig. 1 Measurements of the sural nerve (SN) relative to points of interest on the ankle. A features measurements from the sural nerve to different landmarks on the ankle. B shows an example measurement of the vertical distance from the SN to the distal tip of
2022-06-14
Dislocation is one of the most common causes of a re-revision after a revision THA. Dual-mobility constructs and large femoral head bearings (≥ 36 mm) are known options for mitigating this risk. However, it is unknown which of these choices is better for
2022-06-14
The effect of age on the outcomes of cementless mobile bearing unicompartmental knee replacements Abstract Purpose Unicompartmental Knee Replacements (UKR) are being performed in patients with increasing demands and life expectancies with surgical concerns
2022-06-12
A new retrospective review including data on 11,163 patients has found that the size of the OR makes a significant difference in the development of a surgical site infection (SSI). The multicenter work, “The Effect of Operating Room Size on Orthopaedic
2022-06-12
Orthopedics Feature Article The Effect of Knee Flexion on Length Changes and Stress Distribution of Ligaments: A Displacement Controlled Finite Element Analysis Yang Xiao, MD; Xiaoreng Feng, MD; Yang Song, MD; Guo Chen, MD; Fei Liu, MD; Frankie K. L. Leung,
2022-06-12
The collarbone, also known as the clavicle, extends from the shoulder to the breastbone. The collarbone is among the most likely to fracture. Blunt force applied to an outstretched arm or shoulder can easily injure or break this bone. The following
2022-05-06
The ultimate goals of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are pain relief and restoration of knee motion and clinical performance. During the past 50 years, the designs of the prostheses used have been refined in an effort to improve clinical results after TKA.
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