August 10, 2017
Custom total femoral spacers are useful in the management of infected femoral megaprostheses and cases with ipsilateral injected hip and knee arthroplasties and severe femoral bone loss. Dr. Incavo’s recently published article, Antibiotic Impregnated Total Femur Spacers: A Technical Tip, in Arthroplasty Today reports on the outcome of a surgical technique used in two cases. Read more.
July 1, 2017
Dr. Incavo and fellow orthopedic surgeons were recently interviewed by Prevention magazine on the four best exercises following knee replacement surgery. Read more.
June 5, 2017
Dr. Incavo’s recently published article in Arthroplasty Today, External Fixator Immobilization after Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction in Total Knee Arthroplasty, discusses active range of motion after extensor mechanism reconstruction and external fixation. See one patient’s range of motion (10°-100° with a 10° flexion contracture and no extensor lag). Read more.
June 1, 2017
Dr. Incavo and his colleagues presented their latest research projects at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association (MAOA) held recent at Amelia Island, Florida. The research included, “Eighty-six percent failure rate of a modular neck-stem design 3-5 years: Lessons Learned; and Antibiotic Spacers for THR Infection: Hemiarthroplasty or Constrained Metal on Polyethylene.”
May 5, 2017
The publication, Orthopedics Today, features a Perspective from Dr. Incavo on the recently published article, Serum D-dimer Seen as Ineffective for Diagnosing DVT after TJA, which was published in the Journal of Arthroplasty. Read more.
April 5, 2017
A physician and musician, Dr. Incavo releases his second cd – Colorful Clarinet Duets! Preview some of his latest pieces.
April 1, 2017
Dr. Incavo and coauthors publish, Range of Motion after Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: Femoral Head Size and Surgical Approach – Does it Matter? The newly published article appears in the Texas Orthopaedic Journal online ahead of print and evaluates the effect of DM-THA on active hip range of motion (ROM), compares functional scores with large femoral head THA, and assesses the effect of a posterolateral approach versus a modified Hardinge anterolateral approach on postoperative hip ROM. Read more.
March 20, 2017
Dr. Incavo and colleagues publish their research study, Corrosion and Adverse Local Tissue Reaction after Total Hip Arthroplasty with a Modular Titanium Allow Femoral Neck, in Arthroplasty Today. The study describes a case of mechanically assisted crevice corrosion and secondary adverse local tissue reaction in a patient following a total hip arthroplasty utilizing a modular neck (bi-modular) femoral component. Read more.
March 16, 2017
Dr. Incavo attended the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) held in San Diego March 16 – 18, to share with colleagues the latest research findings and innovative advances in orthopaedic surgery. He was invited to speak on “Gap Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty” at the Hot Topics in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Symposium and “Extra-articular Deformity in TKA” at the Specialty Day for the Knee Society and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS).
February 14, 2017
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Committee Appointment Program (CAP) has selected Dr. Incavo as Chair of the Hip and Knee Content Committee, serving on the Academy’s Council on Education effective March 2017.
February 1, 2017
Dr. Incavo’s research study describing a series of four patients who underwent extensor mechanism reconstruction followed by external fixator application to maintain the knee extended in the initial postoperative period, entitled “External Fixator Immobilization after Extensor Mechanism Reconstruction in Total Knee Arthroplasty,” was recently published in Arthroplasty Today. Read full article.
January 10, 2017
The Knee publishes in its December issue the latest research findings of Dr. Incavo and his colleagues, an article entitled “Stemmed Tibial Revision Component Alignment: Does an Anatomic Conflict Exist?” The research focused on the importance of obtaining satisfactory coronal plane alignment for success in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The authors determined tibial coronal plan alignment after TKA when a tibial stem was used and assessed if there was an anatomic conflict in tibial stemmed component alignment. Read abstract.
December 8, 2016
Dr. Incavo’s article, “The Goals and Challenges of Identifying Asymptomatic Pseudotumours in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients: Perspectives on ‘Symptomatic Pseudotumours’ in Patients with Taper Corrosion of Dual-Taper Modular Femoral Stems: MARS-MRI and Metal Ion Study,” was recently published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Read abstract.
December 1, 2016
Dr. Incavo co-authors a new book chapter, “Imaging of the Hip and Knee for Primary and Revision Arthroplasty,” for Orthopaedic Knowledge Update Hip and Knee Reconstruction 5, (The Hip Society, The Knee Society). AAOS, Rosemont, IL.
November 1, 2016
Dr. Incavo and his colleagues were invited to present their latest research findings at the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA) 29th Annual Congress and the 2016 Summer Meeting of the Hip Society, both held in Boston, MA in October. Research presentations included: “Antibiotic Spacers for THR Infection: Hemiarthroplasty or Constrained Metal on Polyethylene,” “A Wake-Up Call: An Evaluation of Perioperative Hypothermia in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty,” and “High Revision Rate of the Rejuvenate Modular Neck Femoral Stem at 3-5 Years Follow-Up.”
October 15, 2016
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 practices, such as the use of tranexamic acid for blood conservation and the detection of infection through alpha defensins. The in-depth article assesses studies that have enhanced knowledge of surgical approaches and the modes of failure of implants and underscores that the biggest changes have not been in surgical materials or techniques but in how surgeons will practice in the future with respect to outcomes. Read more.
October 1, 2016
Dr. Incavo and his colleagues publish their latest research findings in The American Journal of Orthopedics – “Does Accelerated Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Following Elective Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Facilitate Early Discharge?” The study compared two groups of patients, who underwent elective unilateral total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) — those who started physical therapy (PT) the same day (Day 0) and those who started PT the next day (Non-Day 0). Read more.
September 15, 2016
A new research study launched by Dr. Incavo and his colleagues, “A Wake Up Call: An Evaluation of Perioperative Hypothermia in Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty,” was accepted and presented at the 2016 Summer Meeting of the Knee Society in Paris, France.
September 10, 2016
Dr. Incavo’s research study, “High Revision Rate of the Rejuvenate Modular Neck Femoral Stem at 3 – 5 Years Follow-up,” was accepted and presented at the 37th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress in Rome, Italy early September.
July 1, 2016
Dr. Incavo and his colleagues publish new research findings in the Journal of Arthroplasty. In “Quantifying and Predicting Surgeon Work Effort for Primary and Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty, ” the authors examine and quantify the increased utilization of resources in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared with primary TKA, as well as determin preoperative factors that predict outcome measures and compare Medicare reimbursement for each procedure. Read the abstract here.
June 18, 2016
Research findings of Dr. Incavo and his colleagues are published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. “Eighty-six Percent Failure Rate of a Modular-Neck Femoral Stem Design at 3 to 5 Years” appears in the June 2016 issue. Read the abstract here.
June 4, 2016
Dr. Incavo and his colleagues presented their latest research,”High Revision Rate of the Rejuvenate Modular Neck Femoral Stem at 3 – 5 Years Follow-up,” at the 17th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress recently held in Geneva, Switzerland, June 1-3, 2016. This year’s main theme: Maintaining Activity through Life.
May 30, 2016
The research of Dr. Incavo and his colleagues on the work effort in primary versus revision total hip arthroplasty is published in the Journal of Arthroplasty – Read the abstract here.
May 10, 2016
Local artists, many also physicians, perform during the Margaret Alkek Williams Crain Garden Concert Series at Houston Methodist Hospital. Watch Dr. Incavo’s recent performance in the Crain Garden. (video window)
April 12, 2016
Dr. Incavo and his colleagues are invited to present their latest research, High Revision Rate of the Rejuvenate Modular Neck Femoral Stem at 3 – 5 Years Follow-up at the 17th European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) Congress in Geneva, Switzerland, June 1-3, 2016.
April 1, 2016
Dr. Incavo and his co-authors publish Adverse Local Tissue Reaction in Total Hip Arthroplasty in the premier issue of Internal Medicine Review – Click here
February 10, 2016
Dr. Incavo performs Carnival of Venice by Paul Jeanjean in an Effortless Concert at St. Thomas University.
December 9, 2015
Dr. Incavo and his co-authors publish Quantifying and Predicting Surgeon Work Input in Primary Versus Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty in the Journal of Arthroplasty ePub ahead of print
J Arthroplasty. 2015;Dec 9. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.11.042.
November 10, 2015
The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) recently awarded to Dr. Incavo and his co-authors best poster in the revision knee category for, Quantifying Surgeon Work Effort for Revision TKA. The study was selected for presentation at the recent AAHKS annual conference in Dallas, TX.
October 1, 2015
Dr. Incavo’s article on the effect of tibial stems on final component alignment and tray position in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was recently published in the Journal of Arthroplasty.
September 16, 2015
Dr. Incavo and his colleagues talk about the many changes in hip replacement, which have occurred during the past year, with new information reported on implants, materials, and surgical approaches in What’s New in Hip Replacement in a recently published special section of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The review describes new findings and new research into the techniques and processes of hip arthroplasty.
September 1, 2015
Dr. Incavo’s research on trochanteric-pelvic impingement is published in Arthroplasty Today. The article presents two painful total hip replacement (THR) cases and examines trochanteric-pelvic impingement, which may lead to significant lateral hip pain.
(May/June 2015) Dr. Incavo and his colleague’s latest research findings on patient specific instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty is published in a special section of Current Orthopaedic Practice.
Patient Specific Instrumentation in Total Knee Arthroplasty
May 1, 2015
Dr. Incavo is interviewed about the benefits of the new NavioPFS robotic surgery system, which is enabling physicians to perform partial knee replacement (PKR) surgery with pinpoint accuracy, by customizing surgery for each individual patient.
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April 15, 2015
Patients and peers select Dr. Incavo for the H Texas Top Doctors 2015 list of leaders and innovators in medicine.
Dr. Incavo’s study, Anteroposterior Knee Stability During Stair Descent, is published in the Journal of Arthroplasty online ahead of print (March 2015)
Anteroposterior Knee Stability During Stair Descent
Dr. Incavo talks about the advances in less invasive Hip Replacement procedures in the latest Leading Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Care “year in review” report (January 2015).
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Dr. Incavo talks about the top five signs that may indicate the need for knee replacement surgery. If knee pain is affecting your daily life, these may interest you (January 2015).
When Knee Replacement Surgery May Be Indicated
Fox 26 News interviews Dr. Incavo about surgical options available for those suffering from knee pain. (September 2014)
Fox News Interview on Surgical Options for Knee Pain
A hip replacement patient credits Dr. Incavo for restored mobility in a Houston Chronicle feature article. (October 2013)
Bad Hip No Match For Tenacity
Dr. Incavo talks about joint replacement reconstructive surgery in the Bone & Joint 2012 Annual Report (January 2013)
Joint Replacement Reconstructive Surgery
Total Joint Replacement – Less Invasive, Faster Recovery
Dr. Incavo is featured in the Continental Inflight Magazine (July 2010).
Metal On Metal Hip Replacement and Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty
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