Wearable activity sensors and early pain after total joint arthroplasty. [PDF]
, 2020 A prospective observational cohort of 20 primary total hip arthroplasty (n = 12) and total knee arthroplasty (n = 8) patients (mean age: 63 ± 6 years) was passively monitored with a consumer-level wearable activity sensor before and 6 weeks ...
Barry, Jeffrey J +5 more
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Postdischarge Opioid Use after Total Hip and Total Knee Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty Today, 2021 Background: As America’s third highest opioid prescribers, orthopedic surgeons have contributed to the opioid abuse crisis. This study evaluated opioid use after primary total joint replacement.
Keenan Atwood, MD +5 more
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EFORT Open Reviews, 2023 Purpose: This investigation provides a rigorous systematic review of the postoperative outcomes of patients with and without chronic hepatitis C who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Mark D Kohn +3 more
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Medicare Reimbursement for Total Joint Arthroplasty: The Driving Forces. [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Total joint arthroplasty is a large and growing part of the U.S. Medicare budget, drawing attention to how much providers are paid for their services. The purpose of this study was to examine the variables that affect total joint arthroplasty
Howley, Michael +5 more
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Semiotics and problems of terminology for pathological conditions associated with total hip arthroplasty [PDF]
Гений oртопедии, 2019 Total hip arthroplasty is acknowledged to be a highly effective procedure for treating patients with severe arthritis of the hip joint and it can greatly improve patients’ quality of life.
Andrei D. Sineokii +6 more
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Weight changes following lower limb arthroplasty : a prospective observational study [PDF]
, 2009 The aim of this study was to assess patterns of weight loss/gain following total hip or knee joint replacement. Four hundred and fifty primary lower limb arthroplasty patients, where the current surgery was the last limiting factor to improved mobility ...
Abu-Rajab, R.B. +4 more
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Antibiotic Spacers in Shoulder Arthroplasty: Comparison of Stemmed and Stemless Implants. [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Antibiotic spacers in shoulder periprosthetic joint infection deliver antibiotics locally and provide temporary stability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate differences between stemmed and stemless spacers. Methods: All spacers placed
Abboud, Joseph A. +7 more
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Bone-to-bone and implant-to-bone impingement : a novel graphical representation for hip replacement planning [PDF]
, 2020 Bone-to-bone impingement (BTBI) and implant-to-bone impingement (ITBI) risk assessment is generally performed intra-operatively by surgeons, which is entirely subjective and qualitative, and therefore, lead to sub-optimal results and recurrent ...
Elliott, Mark T. +6 more
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What Are the Research Highlights of Periprosthetic Joint Infections From the 100 Most Cited Studies?
Arthroplasty TodayBackground: Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are a serious complication after total joint arthroplasty. Our study aimed to analyze the characteristics and research highlights of the top 100 most cited studies on PJI from an orthopaedic standpoint ...
Marcos R. Gonzalez, MD +5 more
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Unplanned readmission after total joint arthroplasty: rates, reasons, and risk factors. [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND: There has been a major and alarming increase in readmission rates following total joint arthroplasty. With proposed changes in reimbursement policy, increased rates of unplanned readmission following arthroplasty will penalize providers.
Adibi, Darius +5 more
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