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Healio » Orthopedics
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The risk for total hip arthroplasty increases with higher baseline dietary intake of arachidonic acid, as well as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
However, intake of these fatty acids did not significantly increase risk for total knee arthroplasty.
“There is considerable evidence that dietary fatty acid intake and composition of polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 [n-3] PUFAs and omega-6 [n-6] PUFAs) distinctly influence the maintenance of bone and joint health and are implicated in the development and ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
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Published results showed patients with a higher BMI had no differences in rates of dislocation or revision at 1 year to 2 years after primary total hip arthroplasty compared with patients with a normal BMI.
Alexander J. Acuña, MD, and colleagues from Rush University Medical Center retrospectively analyzed data from 8,931 patients who underwent elective primary THA for osteoarthritis between 2010 and 2022.
Researchers categorized patients into cohorts based on whether they had a BMI of 25 kg/m2 to 29.9 kg/m2 (n=2,313); 30 kg/m2 to 34.9 kg/m2 (n= 2,230); 35 kg/m2 to 39.9 kg/m2 (n=1,852); 40 kg ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
10h ago
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association hosted a virtual media briefing to update its recommendations for the management of sport-related concussions, according to a press release.
The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) had last updated its recommendations for concussion management in 2014.
Intended as a document to bridge the gap between the 2014 position statement and the current state of concussion evidence, the document features more than 25 new and updated recommendations based on published literature, recommendations from other organizations and discrepancies ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
1d ago
CT detection of intra-articular mineralization in knee cartilage, resulting from calcium crystal deposition, may predict MRI detection of worsening cartilage in the same area, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
“Whether calcium crystals may be a cause or consequence of OA has not been clear. Studies to date have been conflicting in this regard,” Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, told Healio. “Understanding whether calcium crystals are a pathologic culprit rather than just an innocent ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
2d ago
Results showed high Medicare hospital star ratings and recognition on the top 50 orthopedic hospital rankings from U.S. News & World Report were associated with reduced likelihood of readmission penalties after total joint arthroplasty.
Macllain R. Edington, BS, and colleagues from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences used the 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule to analyze readmission penalties after total hip and total knee arthroplasty at 2,286 hospitals. According to the study, researchers analyzed six hospital quality rating systems and five hospital ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
2d ago
SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting showed the open Latarjet procedure may have a steep learning curve with a considerable decrease in surgical time after 15 cases.
“Surgical time decreases considerably after approximately the first 15 surgeries,” Mandeep Virk, MD, FAAOS, said in his presentation. “The trend for decrease in surgical time plateaus off at approximately 30 cases, which correlates with proficiency in the procedure.”
To determine the learning curve and the threshold of proficiency associated ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
3d ago
SAN FRANCISCO — Public insurance may be associated with delays in time to surgery compared with private insurance in patients with distal radius fractures, according to results presented here.
“Insurance is a driver of differences in time to surgery for patients with distal radius fractures,” Jeffrey W. K. Kwong, MD, said in his presentation at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “This was due to longer time to first clinic visit in patients with public insurance, suggesting that patients with public insurance face greater barriers to scheduling ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
4d ago
Heron Therapeutics Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results, according to a press release.
Heron Therapeutics achieved a quarterly record of $5.6 million in net product sales from Zynrelef for the fourth quarter of 2023. The company also reported $107.9 million in revenue from its oncology care franchise. According to the release, the company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 financial guidance for product revenues, net, adjusted operating expenses and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
“In the fourth quarter of 2023, Heron ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
5d ago
Ventris Medical received FDA 510(k) clearance of its Amplify standalone bone graft putty, according to a company press release.
Amplify is designed to aid cell proliferation and bone formation in the intervertebral disc space. According to the release, the putty can be used as a standalone product or as a bone graft extender in combination with autograft bone.
“We are pleased to receive FDA clearance for Amplify synthetic bone graft putty for the intervertebral disc space,” Russell Cook, CEO of Ventris Medical, said in the release. “This technology combines two heavily studied ..read more
Healio » Orthopedics
5d ago
Published results showed application of calcium sulphate and hydroxyapatite biomaterial at the bone-implant interface may increase peri-implant bone formation in patients with osteoporosis and trochanteric fractures.
“This novel approach for fracture treatment enhances immediate and long-term fracture fixation in osteoporotic bone and could potentially reduce reoperations, morbidity and mortality,” Deepak B. Raina, PhD, associate professor and researcher in orthopedics at Lund University, told Healio.
Raina, Lars Lidgren, MD, PhD, and colleagues randomly assigned 21 patients with ..read more