July 2018 – Stephen J. Incavo, MD

Source: ICJR A study presented at the AAOS Annual Meeting shows that healthy revision total hip arthroplasty patients have about the same chance of developing a deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism as healthy patients undergoing primary hip replacement. Read…

Source: Medical Xpress Surgeons are treating patients with a new type of hip implant that could lead to better outcomes for younger, more active people requiring surgery. Read more

Source: drugwatch Hip replacements are among the most common elective surgeries performed in the United States. And its popularity is increasing, according to a new study. Read more

Source: Science Daily Hip replacement surgery not only improves quality of life but is also associated with increased life expectancy, compared to people of similar age and sex, according to a new report. Read more

Source: Health Day Using two or more pain control methods after hip and knee replacement surgery rather than opioid painkillers alone reduces risks to patients, a new study finds. Read more

Source: Medical Xpress As more patients undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA) before age 65, the rate of repeat hip surgery due to complications has risen sharply in this younger age group, reports a study in the March 21, 2018, issue…

While it may not be well known that Dr. Incavo’s second passion is music, he and many of his physician peers with shared musical interests comprise the Texas Medical Center Orchestra, perform periodically at the Margaret Alkek Williams Crain Garden…