October 2017 – Stephen J. Incavo, MD

Source: Healio 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,…

Source: Healio Older men with an increasing number of specific risk factures combined with decreased bone mineral density at the femoral neck are at elevated risk for hip fracture, according to study findings. Read more

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…

Source: Medical Xpress A quadriceps isometric contraction exercise method is effective for relieving pain in knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study published online May 25 in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases. Read more

Source: Healio When it comes to recurrent dislocation of the hip after total hip arthroplasty, surgeons will find it helpful to identify the primary cause of the patient’s instability and correct the problem at the time of revision surgery. Read…

Dr. Incavo’s recent article on the changes in hip replacement surgery, “What’s New in Hip Replacement,” was recently published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Specialty Update. The article explores some of the new information which further solidifies…