There is a growing list of indications for the dual mobility constructs in primary THA, according to Matthew P. Abdel, MD, who spoke on the topic at ICJR’s 11th Annual Winter Hip & Knee Course.
Source: ICJR
Joint pain and swelling become more common as people age. Pain in the knee can make walking, running, and other activities uncomfortable. It can also make it difficult to fall or stay asleep at night.
Source: Medical News Today
All total knee arthroplasty patients are potentially at risk for stiffness after surgery. The problem is, it is difficult to predict which ones will develop stiffness and which ones won’t, says Dr. Raj Sinha in an article originally published on September 18, 2018.
Source: ICJR
In a pre-recorded surgery shown to attendees at ICJR’s Winter Hip & Knee Course, Joel M. Matta, MD, from The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, performs an anterior approach total hip arthroplasty (THA) in a 67-year-old male patient with degenerative osteoarthritis of the left hip.
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Targeted exercises and stretches can alleviate tight hips, a problem that occurs when tension builds up in the hip flexors and other muscles around the hips.
Source: Medical News Today
