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Hip Arthroscopy and Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head Using a Specific Aiming Guide: A Step-by-Step Surgical Technique
HA and core decompression (CD) of the femoral head can be used effectively and concomitantly to treat AVN with excellent results, HA allows for excellent visualization of the hip joint cartilage, allowing treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and intra-articular pathology.
Hip arthroscopy after periacetabular osteotomy: incidence, operative findings, and outcomes
This study aimed to analyse the incidence, the operative findings and outcomes of hip arthroscopy after periacetabular osteotomy (PAO).
Henry Ford Study Shows Non-Opioids Provide Effective Pain Relief After Knee Surgery
A study by Henry Ford Health System published in the October issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine provides a promising answer to the question “Can patients effectively manage their pain after ACL knee reconstruction surgery without opioids?”
New smart knee implant study announced
Implants with sensors, computational power, and the ability to communicate via the internet, otherwise known as “smart” implants are moving into the operating room and patient’s knees. What effect might these smart implants have on patient outcomes?
Ultrasound-guided hip injection improves FAI diagnosis
The use of ultrasound and ultrasound-guided hip injection can improve the accuracy of diagnosing femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with atypical symptoms, a new study finds.
