total hip arthroplasty

Open Reduction-Internal Fixation with THA for Geriatric Hip Fracture

Rebecca AraujoOrthopedics | May 15, 2023

A study of orthopedic surgery patients found that open reduction and internal fixation plus joint replacement for ...

A One-Week Oral Antibiotic Protocol Cost-Effective for Preventing PJI

DocWire News EditorsAAOS 2021 | April 25, 2023

For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), an extended oral antibiotic ...

Reimbursement Rates for Joint Arthroplasty in the U.S. Vary Widely

DocWire News EditorsAAOS 2021 | September 9, 2021

Medicare reimbursement for arthroplasty procedures has changed drastically since the year 2000, with significant ...

Examining Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed at Public or Private Hospitals

DocWire News EditorsAAOS 2021 | April 25, 2023

According to a retrospective analysis, federal payment models to lower costs and improve the quality of patient care for ...

Dual Mobility Does Not Lower Dislocation Risk in THA

DocWire News EditorsAAOS 2021 | April 25, 2023

Although they have been thought of as a solution to instability in total hip arthroplasty (THA), dual mobility implants ...

Remote Monitoring Significantly Decreases Rehospitalizations in Arthroplasty Patients

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioTelemedicine | May 2, 2023

Remote monitoring in patients who underwent joint arthroplasty led to a fourfold decrease in rehospitalizations, a ...

Rivaroxaban, Aspirin Similar for VTE Prevention Following Total Knee/Hip Arthroplasty: Meta-analysis

DocWire News EditorsVTE | August 30, 2023

A recent meta-analysis suggested similar effects from rivaroxaban and aspirin for the prevention of venous ...

Two Venous Thromboembolism Studies: Aspirin Prevents VTE in Obese Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty; Pregnant Cancer Patients at Increased Risk of VTE

Rob DillardVTE | August 30, 2023

Aspirin May Help Prevent VTE in Some Patients ...

Preoperative Stress Testing in THA and TKA May Be Nothing to Stress About

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioCardiology | October 6, 2020

A recent decrease in preoperative cardiac stress testing in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total ...

Rheum Round-up: Interview—Rheumatology During COVID-19, Racial Disparities in Opioid Prescriptions, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | August 28, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the rheumatology section. In this edition, read about ...

The Effect of Surgeon Handedness on THA Through the Direct Anterior Approach

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | September 12, 2023

A study measured the impact of surgeon handedness on component positioning and hip function in total hip arthroplasty ...

Rheum Round-up: Opioid Updates, Drug to Slow Down Arthritis, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | August 7, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the rheumatology section. In this edition, read about ...

The Opioid Crisis: Have Prescribing Habits Changed for Pain Control in Joint Arthroplasty?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | August 7, 2020

An analysis explored changes in postoperative opioid prescriptions for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip ...

Rheum Round-up: Tocilizumab Flops in COVID-19, Tumor Surgery During the Pandemic, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | August 7, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the rheumatology section. In this edition, read about the ...

The Effect of Patient Point of Entry, Medicaid Status on THA Outcomes

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | July 29, 2020

Studies have observed a correlation between Medicaid status and increased risk for postoperative complications following ...

Direct Anterior Approach versus Posterior Approach in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Comparison

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | June 3, 2020

As the population continues to age, more patients are suffering from osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee. End-stage ...

Do Opioid-Naïve THA and TKA Patients Have Different Narcotic Consumption Habits?

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOrthopedics | May 6, 2020

A retrospective study published in The Journal of Arthroplasty compared narcotic consumption habits between ...

Rheum Round-up: Here’s What Rheumatologists and Patients Value in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Plus How Kidney Injury Affects Surgery Complications

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | February 28, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about what ...

Acute Kidney Injury in THA Significantly Increases Complications

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioAcute Kidney Injury | April 8, 2023

A new study highlighted the effects of acute kidney injury (AKI) on complication risk in total hip arthroplasty (THA) ...

Rheum Round-up: ‘Timing Matters’ in JIA, Maternal Smoking Impacts Offspring Fracture Risk, and more

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioRheumatology | February 7, 2020

Here are the top stories recently covered by DocWire News in the Rheumatology section. In this edition, read about the ...