Troponin Levels Following Surgery

Aug 4, 2017 | Research

A study published in the HSS Journal this week found that “patients with higher postoperative cTnI levels were more likely to have cardiac complications during hip or knee replacement surgery and spinal fusions.” Researchers recommend a simple blood test to measure...

Study Shows Good Outcomes for Obese TJR Patients

Jul 21, 2017 | Research

A study published in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery this week concludes that overweight patients who undergo hip or knee replacement surgery experience pain relief and functional gain similar to other patients. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts,...

VTE Prevention Review Published by HHS

Jul 14, 2017 | Education, Research

The research review, “Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update,” was published by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality last month. AAHKS made comments on the...

British Researchers Conducting Joint Infection Trial

Jun 16, 2017 | Research

The University of Bristol in England has started a randomized trial to investigate why some patients develop infections after their hip or knee replacement surgery, and which type of surgical revision treatment is best. According to Medical Xpress, members of the...

Participate in the AAHKS Research Consortium

May 26, 2017 | Research

The AAHKS Research Committee plans to convene a consortium of centers that have interest in conducting research related to hip and knee arthroplasty. Centers that participate in the AAHKS Research Consortium (AAHKS-RC) will be part of multi-center studies that may be...

Study Published on TJR Cost Effectiveness

May 26, 2017 | Research

Researchers published a study in Central Musculoskeletal Disorders concluding that “THA and TKA are cost-effective and should be recommended for the management of patients with end stage/severe knee and hip OA.” Orthopedics Today breaks down the research in four key...