Is direct anterior total hip arthroplasty actually less invasive than posterior and lateral approaches? Is it actually not preferred for complex cases? An orthopaedic surgeon debunks myths.
Read MoreUnicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty Could Be Right for 50% of Patients With Osteoarthritis
An alternative to total knee replacement for many patients with osteoarthritis, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty can preserve some ligaments and bone.
Tendon Retraction Indicates ‘Failure With Continuity’ Is Common After Rotator Cuff Repair
A study suggests that tendon retraction may provide more sensitive information about integrity of rotator cuff repair and postoperative shoulder function than standard clinical imaging assessments.
BEAR Implant: The Missing Link in Improving ACL Repair
Bridge-enhanced ACL restoration (BEAR) is helping improve outcomes of ACL repair. An implant simulating a clot helps rejoin the stumps of a torn ligament.
Cannabis Use May Increase Risk of Complications After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Cannabis use may be associated with a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis, cardiovascular issues and other complications after total joint replacement, according to a Cleveland Clinic study.
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Composition of PRP May Explain Why Some Injections Work Better Than Others
Patient age and baseline platelet count influence the composition of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), reports a study. Evaluating PRP composition may lead to more reliable injection therapy.
Case Study: Surgeon Completes Post-Traumatic Knee Replacement Without Removing Preexisting Hardware
In this case study of a 73-year-old with post-traumatic arthritis and a retrograde femoral nail, a surgeon uses robot assistance to simplify a potentially complicated knee replacement.
Case Study: Persistent Humeral Nonunion Treated With Vascularized Fibular Graft (Video)
After multiple revision surgeries for delayed healing, loose hardware and unrelenting infection, surgeons use a vascularized fibular graft to treat persistent humeral nonunion in a 66-year-old woman.
Case Study: Overcoming Glenoid Bone Loss in Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty (Video)
An iliac crest structural autograft addresses severe glenoid bone loss in a 74-year-old woman with revision to reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
Case Study: Recurring Metatarsal Fracture Indicates Underlying Foot Deformity (Video)
A 15-year-old presents with a repeat fracture of her fifth metatarsal. Sara Lyn Miniaci-Coxhead, MD, explains how the recurring injury is associated with skew foot deformity.
7 Insights for Orthopaedic Surgeons Building a Research Program
Leaders of Cleveland Clinic’s Adult Reconstruction Research Program share what they’ve learned over the past 16 years and offer insights for orthopaedic surgeons building their own clinical research programs.