Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery recently completed its 10,000th robot-assisted total joint replacement, among the most in the U.S. Surgeons share their best tips, most challenging cases and biggest misperceptions.
Read MoreCannabis 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.
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.
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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.
Case Study: Anterior Approach Ideal for Replacing Auto-Fused Hip
A 68-year-old man with an ankylosed hip due to severe osteoarthritis has total hip replacement. Orthopaedic surgeon Matthew Deren, MD, says the anterior approach provides the best exposure of the fused anatomy.
Can Artificial Intelligence Point the Way to Better Spine Care?
Cleveland Clinic will soon implement an AI platform to guide clinical decision-making around spine surgery. Three of the platform’s architects explain its origins, capabilities and potential impact.
Iron Deficiency: An Under-Recognized Condition in Female Athletes
Female athletes are at a high risk for iron deficiency due to menstruation and dietary restrictions common during training.