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An artifical intelligence system based on deep learning is feasible for detecting full-thickness anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears within the knee joint on magnetic resonance (MR) images, according to a study published online May 8 in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.
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A recently published article in Bone & Joint Surgery examined the effect of different surgical techniques on the complication rate and overall outcome of total hip arthroplasty (THA). The important findings revealed that while THA has a relatively low complication…
Source: Medical Xpress Arthritis in the knees can strike people as young as 45, with symptoms severe enough to limit activities and harm quality of life. What can be done about it?. Read more
Source: Healthessentials Even though arthritis is the leading cause of disability in this country — affecting more than half of all 60-year-olds — today’s artificial joints are meeting and exceeding people’s expectations for a full return to regular activities. Read…
Source: Verywell Health Joint replacement surgery is a safe procedure. However, there are potential complications associated with this surgery. All patients undergoing joint replacement need to understand the potential risks of joint replacement surgery. Read more
Source: Medical Xpress An artifical intelligence system based on deep learning is feasible for detecting full-thickness anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears within the knee joint on magnetic resonance (MR) images, according to a study published online May 8 in Radiology:…
Source: Medical News Today 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. Read more
Source: Medical Xpress In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that performing an additional surgical procedure called lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) may reduce the risk of ACL re-injury in young athletes.…
Source: Health Day Brittle bones are often seen as a woman’s health issue, but low bone mass may be more common among middle-aged men than generally thought, a small study suggests. Read more
Earlier this year the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a position statement on Opioid use and its impact on surgical outcomes and recovery. The organization recently posted an article, Opioid Use before Hip or Knee Surgery…
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Results of a study presented at European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Congress, here, showed patients who participated in sports before total knee arthroplasty were able to participate in sports postoperatively and in some cases, patients were more active in sports after surgery.
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I have had total replacement of both knees. The first one in January and the other in June 2020. I would recommend Dr. Incavo and his staff to anyone. The two surgeries were a breeze. They went over everything from…
Local artists, many also physicians, perform during the Margaret Alkek Williams Crain Garden Concert Series at Houston Methodist Hospital. Watch Dr. Incavo’s recent performance in the Crain Garden. (video window)
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Source: PubMed
Modular implants are currently widely used in total hip arthroplasty because they give surgeons versatility during the operation, allow for easier revision surgery, and can be adjusted to better fit the anatomy of the specific patient. However, modular implants, specifically those that have metal-on-metal junctions, are susceptible to crevice and fretting corrosion.
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In the current issue of JBJS, Hailer et al. report on an investigation in Sweden in which they analyzed genetic susceptibility to hip and knee osteoarthritis necessitating total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and whether body mass index (BMI) moderates…
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Dr. Incavo’s article, “The Goals and Challenges of Identifying Asymptomatic Pseudotumours in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients: Perspectives on ‘Symptomatic Pseudotumours’ in Patients with Taper Corrosion of Dual-Taper Modular Femoral Stems: MARS-MRI and Metal Ion Study,” was recently published in the…