November 2019 – Stephen J. Incavo, MD

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…

Dr. Incavo was among the 2019 Arts of Healing physicians (two dozen recognized photographers, painters and musicians), who came together to share their artistic talents in The Arts of Healing annual fundraiser held recently at the Post Oak Hotel. Read…

Source: Medical Xpress A new study shows that there is an increased risk of hip fracture in women who take high doses of vitamin B6 combined with high doses of B12.

Source: Medical Xpress In a way similar to how salamanders and other creatures can regrow lost limbs, humans have the capacity to repair and regenerate cartilage in their joints, researchers at Duke Health discovered. Read more

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Source: Medical Xpress A multistakeholder coalition assembled by the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) has issued clinical recommendations for the optimal prevention of secondary fracture among people aged 65 years and older with a hip or vertebral…

Could hot mud treatments and sodium chloride mineral baths relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis? A small scale pilot study, although limited in scope, concludes that they are worth further investigation.

Source: Verywell Health The partial knee replacement surgical procedure has generated significant interest because it uses a smaller incision and has a faster recovery than full knee replacement surgery. Partial knee replacement is a type of and minimally invasive surgery.…

Claudication is muscular pain, cramping, or fatigue that typically occurs during exercise and goes away with rest.

Source: Medical Xpress Before any medical device, such as a pacemakers or artificial hip implant, reaches the market, it has to meet certain safety standards set by the Food and Drug Administration. But these standards are just a first step;…