This study examined the use of gravity-assisted passive flexion (GAP-FLEX) for perioperative total knee arthroplasty (TKA) recovery. The main questions associated with this technique were: (1) Can GAP-FLEX improve patient recovery of range of motion after TKA? (2) Does GAP-FLEX…
.) March 20, 2017 – Dr. Incavo and colleagues publish their research study, Corrosion and Adverse Local Tissue Reaction after Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Modular Titanium Allow Femoral Neck, in Arthroplasty Today. The study describes a case of mechanically…
Dr. Incavo is part of the unique group of musician physicians contributing to the healing arts that help sooth patients and their family members as they seek consult and are treated at the Texas Medical Center (TMC). He not only participates in the TMC Doctor’s Jazz group but also has several cds featuring compositions with his clarinet. See performances.
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Dr. Incavo and fellow authors recently completed a textbook section entitled Antibiotic Spacers for the Treatment of Total Knee Arthroplasty Cases, appearing in Adult Reconstruction, Chapter 67, Section 4 of Atlas of Essential Orthopaedic Procedures, Second Edition. Editors Alexis Chiang Colvin, MD, Evan Flatow, MD and Stephen J. Incavo (Section 4). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, IL. 2020. ISBN 9781975124861
Dr. Incavo is part of the unique group of musician physicians contributing to the healing arts that help sooth patients and their family members as they seek consult and are treated at the Texas Medical Center (TMC). He not only…
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A study by scientists has discovered that therapeutic exercise does not harm articular cartilage of the knee in people with osteoarthritis, a leading cause of disability worldwide associated with pain, impaired mobility and quality of life. It may, in fact, benefit articular cartilage.
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Dr. Incavo’s study, Anteroposterior Knee Stability During Stair Descent, is published in the Journal of Arthroplasty online ahead of print (March 2015) Anteroposterior Knee Stability During Stair Descent
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For hockey great Bobby Orr, a torn knee ligament ended his career at age 30. Orr had more than 17 knee operations, at one point having his meniscus removed—the cartilaginous tissue that helps stabilize and lubricate the knee joint. Now scientists can see in real time just how important the meniscus is.
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The prosthetic parts and materials used in knee and hip replacement procedures are an important part of a successful outcome. The right implant can restore optimal range of motion, and high quality, patient-proven materials can reduce risk of complications and the need for additional procedures.
While many of the components used today stem from some of the first introduced decades ago, research studies on the wear and longevity of materials and long term patient outcomes contribute to the ongoing refinement of hip and knee replacement systems.
Dr. Incavo’s dedication to research has resulted in many published articles and book chapters on this subject. His ongoing research continues to assess long-term wear of hip and knee replacement systems, the best surgical approach for individual patients and the impact of prosthetic parts and materials on patient quality of life.
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Partial Knee Replacement (PKR)
An Analysis of the Most Commonly Utilized Cementless Stems
Wayne Hoskins, MBBS(Hons), FRACS, PhD; Sophia Rainbird, PhD; Yi Peng, Med(Epi&Stats);
Stephen E. Graves, MBBS, DPhil(Oxon), FRACS(Orth), FAOrthA; Roger Bingham, MBBS, FRACS
According to a recent study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JB&JS), The Effect of Surgical Approach and Femoral Prosthesis Type on Revision Rates Following Total Hip Arthroplasty, compared with other total hip arthroplasty (THA) approaches, the anterior approach has an increased rate of revision for femoral-sided complications – certain stems increasing this risk. In this study, the authors assessed the outcome of THA by surgical approach, according to the femoral stem utilized in the procedure.
The study included 48,716 THAs performed with use of cementless stems, of which 22,840 utilized an anterior approach and 25,876 utilized a posterior approach. THAs performed via the anterior approach had higher rates of revision for femoral stem loosening and fracture, with greater variation in outcomes between individual stems.