Tag: Artificial Hips
Multimodal Analgesia Cuts Complications Post Arthroplasty
Fewer respiratory, GI issues; reductions also seen in opioid prescriptions and hospital length of stay
Peri-Op IV Corticosteroids Benefit Knee, Hip Arthroplasty
Intravenous corticosteroids have good efficacy and safety when used perioperatively
No Need for Obese Patients to Lose Weight Before THR, TKR
Obese patients achieve about the same pain relief and improved function as normal-weight patients
AAOS: Home Beats Inpatient Rehab Post Joint Arthroplasty
Research shows patients fare well, sometimes better, if discharged home versus an inpatient facility
AAOS: SSRI Use Linked to Lower Risk of Revision in THA, TKA
Significantly lower risk of revisions, aseptic revisions; no reduction in risk of prosthetic joint infections
Hospitals May Be Overcharging for Hip, Knee Replacements
Prices double the average costs for the implants, but only one insurer included in the research
Progress for Lab-Grown Cartilage As Hip Replacement Option
Implant made of patients' stem cells and synthetic 'scaffolding'
Many Still on Opioids Six Months After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Study findings highlight growing epidemic
Peripheral Nerve Block Beneficial in Arthroplasty
Reduced odds of complications and resource utilization with PNB in knee/hip arthroplasty
Medicare Tests New Payment System for Joint Replacements
Focus will be on quality of care and cost cutting; hospitals on board but orthopedic surgeons are wary
