We’re replacing the joint, the parts, the articulating motion of the hip,” says Spencer Summers, M.D., a hip and knee replacement surgeon with New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery who is based in ...
The data indicated hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidised zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision throughout the 15 years following ...
Press release issued: 7 November 2024 Hip implants with a delta ceramic or oxidised zirconium head and highly crosslinked polyethylene liner or cup had the lowest risk of revision during the 15 years ...
At the Orthotrends conference, medical experts emphasized the importance of developing joint replacement implants specifically designed for the unique anatomical needs of Indian and Asian populations, ...
Zimmer Biomet’s CPT Hip System is made from cobalt-chromium alloy, which may cause an increased risk of thigh bone fractures. Many other hip implants have similar polished-taper slip designs but don’t ...
Can operating room design help improve orthopedic surgery procedures? A new study suggests that OR size and layouts can impact the length of knee- and hip-replacement surgeries.
When Mikayo Langhofer was told that she needed hip replacement surgery at just 40 years old, she was shocked. Hip replacement surgery results in months of recuperation before the patient can lead ...
In this randomized controlled trial, total hip replacement (THR) was superior to resistance training in improving hip pain ...
Diagnosing the stage of hip osteoarthritis helps direct the appropriate treatment, ranging from weight loss and over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers to hip replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis (OA) is ...
One study on long-term outcomes of a commonly used knee and hip replacements published in 2017 found the implant to ... However, the typical lifespan of a knee implant is 15 to 20 years. Newer ...
Benjamin F. Ricciardi; Allina A. Nocon; Seth A. Jerabek; Gabrielle Wilner; Elianna Kaplowitz; Steven R. Goldring; P. Edward Purdue; Giorgio Perino ...