May 2019 – Stephen J. Incavo, MD

Source: Verywell Health Metal implants are used in a variety of orthopedic surgical settings, including fracture repair and joint replacement surgery. Some people are concerned about developing an allergic reaction to metal implants. Is this possible, and could it be…

Source: Verywell Health The hip labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the ball-and-socket hip joint. Often likened to a meniscus tear of the knee joint, a hip labrum tear may be a source of pain…

Source: Science Daily Low-risk patients undergoing a total hip replacement with a posterior approach can skip the standard hip precautions currently recommended for post-surgical recovery, according to a new study. Read more

Source: Medical News Today Irritable hip results from hip joint inflammation. It is a common cause of hip pain and limping in children aged 10 years or younger. Read more

Source: Medical Xpress Joints emit a variety of noises, including popping, snapping, catching, clicking, grinding, grating and clunking. The technical term for these noises is “crepitus”, from the Latin “to rattle”. Read more

Source: Medical News Today A tear to the medial collateral ligament in the knee can cause pain, swelling, and a lack of stability in the knee. Treatment is usually with ice, a knee brace, and physical therapy. Surgery may be…

Source: Health Day Walking the dog can be great exercise for seniors, but there could be one downside: bone fractures Read more

Source: Medical Xpress People with diabetes who undergo joint replacement surgery are at sharply higher risk of experiencing elevated blood sugar after the operation, increasing their chances of developing infections and other complications, according to a new study by researchers…

Dr. Incavo’s original research paper and published article, Tibial Resection and Coronal Alignment in Total Knee Arthroplasty, focuses on the effect of tibial resection performed at different rotational positions on coronal plane alignment in TKA.  The article was published online…