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Patients with iodine-related allergies may still receive iodine-based products during TJA

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:40:00 -0500

Healio reported on new research from HSS that finds patients who reported an iodine-related allergy prior to total joint arthroplasty did not experience a hypersensitivity reaction if they received an iodine-based product during surgery.

Matthew S. Austin, MD, hip and knee replacement surgeon at HSS, told Healio about results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. “This study sheds light on the fact that if someone says they have an allergy to an iodine-related product one should not automatically avoid its use,” he said. Dr. Austin and colleagues retrospectively reviewed data from 3,696 patients who reported an allergy to iodine, iodine-containing products or shellfish who either did (n = 1,378) or did not (n = 2,318) receive an iodine-based product during primary TJA.

“Instead of a blanket policy of if a patient says they have an allergy to an iodine-based product, they cannot receive any iodine-based product, institutions can have a protocol in place where you look at the patient’s history,” Dr. Austin continued. “What is the patient saying the reaction was? How severe was the reaction? How far in the past? Have they safely received an iodine-related product in the interim since they discovered they had this allergy? Putting appropriate pathways and protocols in place will allow many patients to receive an iodine-based product, which may reduce their risk for having an infection from the procedure.”

Read the full article at healio.com.

3 storylines to monitor with Orlando Magic’s wing options ahead of training camp

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:25:00 -0400

Orlando Sentinel discusses the treatment and recovery time of a torn meniscus with guidance from Tony Wanich, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, in wake of Orlando Magic Gary Harris’ injury.

Dr. Wanich said an arthroscopic meniscectomy isn’t an invasive procedure and involves “removing the torn or unstable portion of the meniscus (or cartilage).”

He explained, “Typical rehab/recovery is about six weeks for a full return to activity. The good thing about meniscus surgery is it’s not a very invasive procedure. After surgery, patients are able to move around right away but they’re limited as far as running or jumping usually for that first six weeks.”

Dr. Wanich said for the recovery and rehab from an arthroscopic meniscectomy, “The first thing we focus on during that recovery process is getting back full range of motion.”

He continued, “Any time you do any sort of knee/joint surgery, there’s a risk for scar tissue formation, which would lead to loss of motion and stiffness in the knee. Focusing on making sure they recover their range of motion is important.”

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SETH CURRY MEDICAL UPDATE

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:07:58 -0400

NBA.com reports Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle performed by Martin J. O'Malley, MD, foot and ankle surgeon at HSS. Curry is expected to be fully recovered prior to the start of next season’s training camp.

Read the full article at Nba.com.

Taurean Prince Status Update

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:53:00 -0400

NBA reports Cleveland Cavaliers forward Taurean Prince underwent successful left ankle arthroscopic surgery performed by HSS foot and ankle surgeon Martin J. O’Malley, MD, at the hospital’s main campus in New York City.

Read the full article at NBA.com.