2020 – Stephen J. Incavo, MD

In an article spotlighting the key implants in primary TKA, cruciate-retaining, posterior stabilized, medial pivot and medial-stabilized implants, Dr. Incavo discusses the advantages of the medial designs and two techniques associated with these types of implants. Read full article.

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…

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…

Improved Outcomes for Hip Abductor Tendon Avulsion Background  Hip abductor tendon tears can cause progressive lateral hip pain, weakness, and limping in patients with native hips or those following total hip arthroplasty. However, treatment of these two distinct groups does…

Published results showed use of IV dexamethasone may be a useful adjunct for controlling pain in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty.

Hip abductor tendon tears can lead to progressive lateral hip pain, weakness, and limping. These can occur in patients with native hips or in patients following total hip arthroplasty. However, treatment of these 2 distinct groups does not differ. Dr.…

A life changing event like the COVID-19 pandemic can take your mind off a few things — maybe even your joint pain. But the pain isn’t actually gone. If your joint pain is debilitating and/or persistent, it’s probably already creeping…

Dr. Incavo and colleagues recently revealed results from their study, Clinical Outcome Evaluation of Intraosseous Vancomycin in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).  The study, recently published in Arthroplasty Today, studies patients receiving intraosseous (IO) vancomycin infusions to protect against methicillin-resistant Staphyloccoccus…

Dr. Incavo’s research study, Short-Stem Prostheses in Total Hip Arthroplasty:  An Unexpected Short-Term Complication. A Report of 2 Cases, examines patients with postoperative stress fractures in the setting of short-stem implant. The study was published in JBJS Case Connector.

Given the unique regenerative ability of stem cells, research in this area holds tremendous promise for the development of therapeutic… *Dr. Incavo urges caution when considering stem cell therapy.