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Patients Continue to Receive Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee OA
The use of hyaluronic acid injections to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA) among Medicare beneficiaries has increased in recent years despite recommendations against the injections, according to a study from Cleveland Clinic published online ahead of print by The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Direct anterior THA linked with lowered risk of dislocation, revision
Compared with the posterior approach to total hip arthroplasty, the direct anterior approach lowered the risk of dislocation and revision, according to published results.
Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery? This Treatment Could Help
As many as 3 in 10 people who have total knee placement surgery still have pain months after the procedure. Researchers say a post-surgery treatment known as C-RFA may help relieve some discomfort.
How does borderline hip dysplasia affect FAIS surgery outcomes?
Researchers explored return to sport in athletes with borderline hip dysplasia after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS).
Low back pain irrelevant to return to sport after hip arthroscopy
Athletes who have low back pain and have gone through hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) have no significant differences in return to sport or patient-reported outcomes.
