In an update shared by the Calgary Flames, team rehabilitation sports physiotherapist Scott Cyr described Dr. Su as "one of the world's leading specialists" in hip resurfacing surgery.

Just one week after surgery, Huberdeau reported that his recovery was progressing well and that his body was responding positively to treatment. 

Huberdeau joined the Flames in 2022 following a blockbuster trade from the Florida Panthers and later signed the largest contract in franchise history. As he prepares for the next chapter of his career, the veteran forward is focused on recovery and returning to the ice

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“The majority of my patients are golfers, and they love the simulator,” aid Spencer Summers, MD, a hip and knee surgeon at HSS Florida. “It’s the kind that professionals use, with a huge screen that could make you feel like you’re at a golf course in Augusta or Pebble Beach. It’s very impressive.” 

Utilizing advanced radar-tracking technology, the simulator captures detailed data on swing mechanics, ball launch and flight patterns. “The wealth of information enables our physical therapists to design highly personalized rehabilitation plans in a safe, controlled environment,” said Ryan Simovitch, MD, director of the shoulder division and co-medical director at HSS Florida. 

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The Long Island resident says sports are a vital part of his life. He has an activity for every season and most days of the week. Sailing, sculling, tennis, bicycling, snow skiing and open-water swimming keep him busy year-round.

So, when he developed arthritis, he wasn’t about to let that stop him. “In my late 30s I felt the first twinge of pain in my right hip. Within a couple of years, it had worsened to the point that I needed care. I was told that I had arthritis likely from one of two serious falls as a young man,” he explained. “Because I was still young and active, I held off surgery until I hit 50, by which time I was using a cane.” He had his first hip replacement at HSS more than 20 years ago, and it’s still holding up.  

Years later, at age 66, he felt the same pain in his other hip, and he had a second hip replacement at HSS. This time, with advances in surgical technique and technology, the former attorney says, “I was up and about the following day, and in six weeks I had forgotten all about it.”

“More aging meant more arthritis,” he explained, and in 2024 he had both knees replaced in two separate surgeries by Fred D. Cushner, MD, a knee and hip surgeon at HSS. Four months after his second knee replacement, he went skiing in Vermont. "I am now back to all my activities, and best of all, just being able to walk around town without pain,” added Mr. Hanlon.

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Dr. Ast is nationally recognized for advancing rapid-recovery, short-stay and outpatient joint replacement surgery. 

An expert in robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement, he has helped develop and scale outpatient joint replacement programs and innovative surgical technologies focused on improving recovery and patient outcomes. Dr. Ast is widely respected for his leadership in ambulatory joint replacement strategy, orthopedic innovation and technology-driven care models.

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“We found that neuraxial anesthesia may be associated with better overall outcomes than general anesthesia in surgically managed hip fracture patients, particularly in reducing morbidity, mortality, and high opioid use,” the researchers reported.

The findings “suggest that perhaps frailty, more than age, should guide anesthesia type selection,” they added.

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“This is something that is very, very safe,” Dr. Cheng, told Healio about results which were awarded first place in the AAMA annual research paper competition. “The safety profile is good. It is performed on the ear, it is away from the surgical site and you are not dealing with infection. Anything that can help us decrease opioid usage, increase patient satisfaction and decrease their length of stay is something that we should try.”

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Brian Chalmers, MD, hip and knee surgeon at HSS shared, "With more people taking this hormone than ever, and (knee replacement) surgeries expected to exceed 1 million per year by 2030, we wanted to dive deeper into the question of testosterone’s post-surgical effects.” 

Patients who took testosterone within a year of their surgery had a higher risk of infection, blood clots, kidney damage, pneumonia and knee instability after the procedure, researchers reported.

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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.”

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If your sleep setup is nearly perfect, but not quite comfy enough, adding one of the best mattress toppers might be the little upgrade you need. “Good mattress toppers can help align the spine and help with shoulder, neck, hip and back pain,” said Dr. Vad. 

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The investigators found that patients who had robotic-assisted total hip replacement (THR) needed less opioid medication during hospitalization than patients who had computer-assisted or manual THR. It is the first report of robot-assisted THA’s superiority over computer-assisted THA.

Co-author Periklis Giannakis, MD, research fellow at HSS, explained, “This study is aligned with the goals of our newly-established Pain Prevention Research Center at HSS, which has given us the unique opportunity for collaborations with other HSS services, including the Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Service. With technology being increasingly adopted in THR, it is important to holistically evaluate all aspects of its impact in patient care.”

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“It is important to try to do everything we can to mitigate the common causes of re-revision in these complex patients,” said Dr. Chalmers. 

Dr. Chalmers and colleagues retrospectively analyzed data for 49 patients (50 hips) who underwent revision THA to evaluate the survivorship of proximal femoral replacement. The mean follow-up was 5 years, with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Dr. Chalmers measured included all-cause reoperation, all-cause re-revision, survivorship free from dislocation and risk factors for poor outcomes.

Outcomes measured included all-cause reoperation, all-cause re-revision, survivorship free from dislocation and risk factors for poor outcomes. Dr. Chalmers said survivorship free from all-cause reoperation was 78% at both 2 and 5 years. In addition, he said survivorship free from all-cause re-revision was 87% at 2 years and 82% at 5 years. Survivorship free from dislocation was 84% at both 2 and 5 years, according to Dr. Chalmers. He said indications, bearing designs, as well as construct length and body length ratios, were not found to be risk factors for reoperation. However, he noted there was a trend toward increased rates of dislocation in patients who had a standard or elevated liner vs. a constrained liner. Dr. Chalmers said 75% of patients who had a proximal femoral replacement with a standard or elevated liner sustained a dislocation.

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Brian Joseph Page, MD, orthopedic trauma and limb reconstruction surgeon at HSS, provides insight on the recovery process, and what Holmgren might face as he works toward returning to the court.

“There are many factors associated with the injury that can influence his recovery timeline. If the injury does not extend into his acetabulum or disrupt his pelvic ring his recovery will be much more reliable and quicker. He will likely be unable to return to the court for at least 3-6 months, but the injury and recovery is variable. Returning too soon increases the risk for refracture,” explained Dr. Page. 

“His potential return later in the season will depend on the nature of the injury, however it is difficult to assess without reviewing his imaging studies. The timeline for recovery is highly contingent on the specifics of the injury,” said Dr. Page. 

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Baker began running during the pandemic before setting her sights on the marathon, that was until she started feeling some serious pain last year.

"I began to develop pain in my glute and the pain travelled through my leg to my knee and it began to prevent me from running," said Baker.

The pain led Baker to HSS where she's spent a ton of time after a hip labral tear was discovered three months before last year's race. The initial diagnosis could have meant surgery, but that wasn't on Baker's mind.

Determined to run the 2023 race, Baker and the team at HSS gathered to meet her goal -- all without going the route of surgery.

"I had wonderful support through all the professionals here, and I felt good because it was a very manageable plan," she added.

Todd McGrath, MD, sports medicine physician at HSS explained that surgery would have cost Baker the chance to run last year's event and this year's because of the long rehab process. But with the help of Kate Baird, MA, ACSM-CEP, CSCS, exercise physiologist at HSS, Baker has trained even better and harder in preparation for her second straight marathon.

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“The manuscript Racial and ethnic disparities in providing guideline concordant care after hip fracture surgery” represents an important cog in the effort to understand and effect improvement in racial and ethnic patient outcomes following orthopedic surgical procedures. The study underscores the existence of disparities in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery despite a standardized care protocol. With the implementation of guidelines to promote postoperative venous thromboembolic prophylaxis, early weight-bearing and bone protective medications, non-Hispanic white patients were more likely to receive guideline concordant care than their racial and ethnic minority counterparts. Minority patients often encounter surgical delays, longer hospital stays and a burden of medical comorbidities," explained Michael L. Parks, MD, hip and knee surgeon at HSS. 

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According to Matthew S. Austin, MD, hip and knee surgeon at HSS, “This was an interesting retrospective study that examined the effect of traveling a distance of greater than (“travelers”) or less than (“locals”) 40 miles for total hip arthroplasty and/or follow-up on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and 90-day complications at a center of excellence. The two cohorts did not differ significantly in terms of preoperative demographics, with the exception of travelers having had lower average Harris Hip Scores. There were no differences in postoperative PROs, complications, readmissions or reoperations. Locals did visit the ED significantly more than travelers.”

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“Hip joint pain is typically categorized as pain originating from inside the hip joint and pain from the surrounding soft tissues,” said Dr. Barsoum,. The hip joint, a ball-and-socket structure cushioned by cartilage, is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints and plays a crucial role in our mobility, she explained.

Building muscle strength around the hip is one of the most effective ways to ease and prevent hip joint pain when walking, said Dr. Barsoum. And one of the best moves to try is squats, she explained.

Using a wall for support can help maintain proper form and reduce the risk of knee injury. “The key is to imagine sitting back into a chair,” Dr. Barsoum said. “You’re sticking your butt out to the back and lowering yourself down as if you were going to sit down into a chair.” 

Walking, using an elliptical machine and running are also good for hip strength. Just be careful not to push through pain, or you may put yourself at risk of injury. “Use your body as a guide,” said Dr. Barsoum. “Let’s say you want to go out for a walk and your hip is feeling good, then that’s a good time to go for a walk or run.”

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Older adults are more likely to have weak hip muscles, which can lead to tendon wear and tear and inflame the lubricating tissue called bursae, said Carlo Milani, MD, MBA, physiatrist at HSS. Hip tendinosis (the thickening and degeneration of the tissues that connect muscle to bone around your hip joint) has a variety of potential causes, including overuse, underuse, hormonal changes, and injuries.

Being overweight or obese raises your risk of hip OA and, potentially, bursitis. "Losing just a few pounds can make a big difference in the amount of stress placed on a hip joint," Milani explained. He also recommends a plant-based diet to help manage weight and reduce inflammation. 

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Dr. Carli said more research needs to be done on the use of robotics and computer navigation in longer and more technically challenging procedures to see if the technologies contribute to an increase in complications. In addition, he said more work needs to be done to see if robotics and computer navigation lead to meaningful reductions in hip dislocations, dissatisfaction, and residual pain after TKA. 

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Dr. Gausden and colleagues compared outcomes between patients who received direct anterior vs. posterolateral THA with robotic assistance. 

“Overall, we found good outcomes with the primary THAs done with robotic guidance in this group of about 2,000 THAs,” Dr. Gausden said. “We found a low risk of dislocation whether you had an anterior or posterior approach,” she added.

“The results were consistent with the literature that perhaps the anterior approach gets you a faster functional outcome, but no difference once you hit 3 months, and certainly no difference once you hit the 1-year mark,” Dr. Gausden said.

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 Dr. Gausden discusses the anterior and posterior approaches to hip surgery as well as what activities patients can safely return to after hip surgery. “Traditionally we would really limit what people could get back to. Most of it was concerned about fracture or implant failure, but now we are really becoming much more aggressive about what we are letting people get back to.” “If you’re a runner, and it’s something that brings you joy and it’s your passion, is it the best exercise on your hip replacement? Probably not, but I’m okay with you getting back to it in smaller doses,” Dr. Gausden explained.

Dr. Gausden explains the traction that robotic surgery has gained in recent years. One thing we haven’t shown yet is that the clinical outcomes are superior. We are working on that. We do know that a robot when added to a surgery does add precision compared to manual instrumentation.”

“Its an exciting time. The addition of robotics has made it easy to collect data on a large scale. Collecting additional data from each case and add that in with post operative data. There’s more wearables that people are using after surgery, so their watch is collecting data. Their phone might be collecting data. They may have censors around their knee or hip collecting data. It’s going to be really exciting to see if those things can help us do a better job of their hip or knee replacement and minimize the risk of complications. Its already low, but we want it to get even lower and optimizing the outcome in the recovery,” explained Dr. Gausden.  

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Resurfacing — an alternative to a full hip replacement that involves shaving damaged bone and cartilage from the femur, capping that bone with metal and popping it back into a lined socket — has high-profile test cases in tennis and pro wrestling.

“I think the thing that got me,” Kane said, “was the fact that Dr. Su believes that I won’t have to retire because of my hip now.”

The belief, held by the player, the team and its medical staff, is still that Kane can be that person, even at 35. It’s shared by Dr. Su, who has performed thousands of hip resurfacings over nearly two decades, including . Success stories are important to him; the procedure accounts for less than 1 percent of all yearly hip replacements in the United States, and he believes that number should be higher, especially, he says, now that lower-quality implants and less committed surgeons are no longer in the mix. 

Kane, in the six months since his surgery, “has reset the whole recovery timeline” — and not just for hockey players.  “(Kane) really is, like, kind of freakish,” Dr. Su told The Athletic. “He’s just blowing it out of the water. Things that we expected to be accomplished by three months, he did in six weeks. Things that we expected in four months, he did at two months. He’s basically accelerated the timeline by almost half.”

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“We've made a lot of advances in hip and knee replacement. Hip and knee surgeries are fantastic surgeries. They have great outcomes. Patients are very satisfied after the surgery. That has been the case for a while. The biggest advances we have made in the past decade are in improving the pain control around the time of surgery. Previously, patients were staying in the hospital for up to a week at a time after a hip or knee replacement. They'd require really strong pain medications which carry their own risks and side effects and the pain persisted for weeks after the surgery. Now, patients are able to come in, get their surgery, go home often the same day or next day. We use different smaller medications to help settle down the pain. We don't need the super strong pain medications any longer. The amount of time you need the pain medications is also less, so that's been a big improvement,” explained Dr. Summers. 

“During the surgery, we have new tools we get to use during the operation itself, so we have different planning software that we use where we use computers to help find out exactly where we should put your hip or knee replacement. During the surgery, we have robots and other advanced tools that help us place those components into that position that we previously planned for. We have new tools for planning and execution of the surgery all with the goal of giving the patient the hip or knee that functions more like their own normal hip or knee before they had the arthritis,” said Dr. Summers. 

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Historians have traced how 19th century surgeons developed the foundation of 20th century orthopedics. By 1923, doctors were adept at using plaster of Paris to immobilize limbs and x-ray machines could see broken bones underneath the skin.

Even so, doctors sometimes had to treat patients with the methods known to the ancients: Identify a fracture, stretch and straighten the limb to align the ends of broken bones, and make a splint. Open breaks carried serious risks of blood loss and infection.

“If you think about what orthopedics was 100 years ago, it was plaster and sticks and casts and traction. That was it,” said Michael P. Ast, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and chief medical innovation officer at HSS. Founded in 1863, HSS is the oldest orthopedic hospital in the nation.

“If you go back two generations, a broken hip — everyone says, how did your grandma die? She died of a broken hip. I mean, you can’t die from breaking a bone right?” Dr. Ast said.

“But what happens is that because we didn't have a way to fix them reliably, these patients would be unable to walk,” Dr. Ast explained. “They would be bed-bound, and then bad things happen when older patients are bed-bound. They get bed sores, they get infections, they get pneumonia, and then, unfortunately, that doesn't end well.”

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Compared with manual total hip arthroplasty, THA with computer assisted fluoroscopy based hip navigation resulted in fewer readmissions, higher rates of discharge to home and similar costs. 

“I have been using this technology for primary THR and have found that it has significant benefits to making my surgical results more precise. I am not surprised that investigators have found a reduction in hip related readmissions in this group compared to the manually performed group. There was a 30? reduction in the 90 day readmission rate and a 36% reduction in the 365 day readmission rate, which should lead to significantly decreased morbidity for the patients and reduced costs to the health care system,” explained Dr. Su. 

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Joint pain is a common part of aging. And the discomfort can make it more difficult to do everything from going up and down stairs to taking a walk to getting dressed.

Most joint pain in older adults is due to osteoarthritis (OA), a progressive condition that occurs when the cartilage that cushions and protects the ends of bones wears away—causing bones to rub together.

Two-thirds of adults between ages 50 and 80 turn to over-the-counter pain relievers. While these drugs ease discomfort, they can carry risks if used chronically, especially in older adults, explained Heidi Prather, DO, physiatrist at HSS. 

Some research suggests that inflammatory substances in your body can worsen OA, Dr. Prather said. What you eat may help. A 2022 review of 14 studies, published in the European Journal of Rheumatology, found that a plant-based diet reduces OA pain and slows cartilage changes in joints, and lowers inflammatory “markers” in the body, such as interleukin-1 (IL-1) and IL-6. 

Managing stress can help reduce pain. “When you’re stressed, your body releases hormones like cortisol that promote inflammation and lead to worse pain,” Dr. Prather said. Consider doing activities to help you relax, whether it’s a minute or two of deep breathing to ease tension, or a formal stress-reduction class.

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Patients and doctors need to make decisions together for the best results. That’s especially true for people who have a history of mistrust in the health care system, as many Black Americans do, said Dr. Parks.

His and others’ research has found that African Americans — especially those from poor communities or who have less education are more likely to have poor outcomes from surgery and to require additional surgery resulting from complications. Research also has found that Black Americans are less likely to receive knee or hip replacement surgery and less likely to receive pain management than white patients.

That’s partly due to providers’ inherent biases, poor communication and because people in these communities are less likely to seek treatment, said Dr. Parks. 

“We've done studies where we looked at patients and how their perception of their interaction with the physician was, and many particularly African American patients who are women felt that their complaints were dismissed. So we have to think about that. What are our implicit biases or explicit biases when we're dealing with patients, and hopefully check those at the door and meet the patients where they are so that we can again treat them equitably,” he continued.

“The whole concept of shared decision-making is where you give a patient an array of options,” explained Dr. Parks. “I try to open a dialogue and make the patient feel comfortable with their questions. My role is to educate them, to tell them where I think they are, to give them my recommendations. And then I always tell them, "It's between you and that painful joint. It will often make you do something. I can’t make you do anything, but I think that’s going to lead you forward."

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“A lower flexural rigidity may allow these hip implants with modular connections to have increased micromotion, which can lead to fretting and corrosion,” she explained. “These corrosion products can lead to inflammatory tissue responses and potentially early need for revision surgery,” Sacher added. 

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Dr. Kahlenberg noted, “The components we use in joint replacement surgery are now better than past materials. We use highly cross-linked polyethylene providing greater durability and less wear. These new materials help hip replacement patients recover faster, be active and gain greater longevity from their new hip. For many, joint replacement surgery lasts a lifetime.”

She continued, “We’re involved with many cutting-edge studies to improve patient outcomes. I am working with a team of HSS hip and knee surgeons and our biomechanics department to run computer simulations of hip and knee replacement. These models help us determine individualized patient targets for ligament tensioning and balancing precisely for knee replacement. Our robotic and computer navigation technologies allow us to execute surgical plans and target specific alignment and balance of the knee with great precision."

Dr. Kahlenberg added, We’ve made great strides in speeding up patient recovery from joint replacement surgery. Also, new surgical techniques and the use of regional anesthesia instead of general anesthesia lowers the risk of complications and side effects. We like to get patients up and moving right after surgery; most can go home the same day or after a one-night stay. Within six weeks, many patients can return to low-impact activities, then higher-impact pursuits soon after that." 

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According to Dr. Ast, “One of the keys to recovery from hip replacement surgery is getting up, walking and being active. Since your hip can be sore and sometimes even painful, you rely more on your core and upper body to help you get around.”

He added, “Exercise in one form or another starts right away. Usually these are very simple exercises meant to get your hip moving and begin your recovery. The most important exercise to do during that time is simply walking.”. The goal is to gradually increase your physical activity post-surgery.

Dr. Ast advised doing hip replacement post-op exercises that target the glute muscles that surround and stabilize the hips. These exercises work to restore joint mobility and stability.

Eannucci recommended a series of four exercises alongside video demonstrations for strengthening glutes and improving hip flexibility, doing 3 sets of 10 reps per exercise three times a day for the first four weeks post-op. (Before incorporating these recommendations, make sure you talk to your doctor and/or physical therapist about the best hip replacement exercises for you.)

She said a ‘sit to stand’ exercise “builds strength to do this activity while strengthening your thigh and buttock muscles.”

Eannucci noted a ‘bent knee fall out’ exercise works hip rotation. “Hip rotation is a motion that typically is lost due to hip arthritis. People find they can't put their shoes on and off, for example, as a result. This exercise is recommended to help improve hip rotation flexibility.”

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According to Dr. Carli, “The study findings confirm the vital importance of finding and sampling synovial fluid to establish or exclude the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection. Ultrasonography provides its operator with the ability to visualize intraarticular effusions, a key advantage over fluoroscopy. However, it is also critical to note that ultrasound is more of a technically demanding procedure which can depend on operator experience, as well as patient factors, including BMI, body habitus and if revision surgery has been previously performed.”

He added, “The study highlights the evident need in the periprosthetic joint infection clinical literature for a standardized method by which aspiration results and the technique utilized to be reported. The study also raises the question of whether an effusion by itself is suggestive of periprosthetic joint infection, a question which will hopefully be addressed through prospective investigations, improvement in imaging techniques and more standardized outcome reporting.”

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Dr. Sculco explained, “Dislocations after primary THA are devastating adverse events for patients that are potentially avoidable in many instances. Recent years have seen a considerable increase in our understanding of prosthesis placement, design, and the spino-pelvic relationship as it relates to dislocation risk. In the setting of this new and developing understanding, we thought it would be valuable for the hip surgeon to have a comprehensive guide of currently available acetabular component and liner designs that may be applied at the individual patient level to help reduce dislocation risk.”

He continued, “This review may alter practice by serving as a foundational source of knowledge for acetabular component and liner design and function, thereby allowing the hip surgeon to select the optimal liner characteristics to mitigate the risk of dislocation after primary THA for their own patients.”

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According to Dr. Ast, “Our job is to give patients the best outcome we can, and we know that technology improves outcomes. That's why we should all be thinking about how to adopt new tools in our ambulatory surgery center programs.”

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Tulberg said of the experience, “[Dr. McLawhorn] was great. HSS was very conservative in their approach, which I liked.”

Tulberg tried physical therapy, dry needling and acupuncture, and finally made the personal decision to schedule replacement surgery in September 2020.

Just three months after surgery, she was performing splits, and a year later she feels better than she has in years.

Tulberg said, “Now I’m auditioning again for shows. I’m having callbacks for shows, on hold for a couple of projects. I feel like I’m able to dance better than I was before. I have a full range of motion, if not better than before I had the replacement done.”

She continued about the shattering the stigma of injury in her field of dance, “The strangest thing has been figuring out who to talk to, if I should be vocal about having this surgery. There is certainly a stigma in the dance world that once you have a hip replacement, your career is over. That was my fear.”

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Despite the current unknowns and need for further data, Dr. Sculco said dual mobility hip implants are an important adjunct when it comes to THA surgery.

He continued, “It is a nice technique to have in your armamentarium when you are approaching hip replacements and, particularly, in a higher risk population. There is a learning curve in terms of putting the monobloc dual mobility in, but it is not anything that someone who does hip replacements cannot master quickly.”

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The study found that patients with unilateral hip resurfacing arthroplasty had higher cobalt and chromium serum ion levels than those with unilateral ceramic on polyethylene bearings. Additionally, more patients who had a hip resurfacing arthroplasty developed adverse local tissue reactions (ALTR) or metallosis on MRI than did patients who got ceramic on polyethylene bearings.

Dr. Potter said, “While the majority of these high functioning individuals with HRA [hip resurfacing arthroplasty] had no adverse local tissue reaction, longitudinal yearly evaluation disclosed that more patients who received a HRA developed ALTR or metallosis on MRI than patients who had ceramic on polyethylene bearings (hazard ratio 4.8 (95% CI 1.2-18.4); p=0.02).”

Dr. Su explained, “This study highlights the value in using MRI to evaluate patients with metal-on-metal hip resurfacing. It demonstrates that metal levels or clinical performance do not always correlate with MRI findings of adverse local tissue reaction, and therefore all of this information is valuable in the evaluation of such a patient. Just as I would not recommend the sole use of metal ion levels in deciding management of a patient, similarly, I would not utilize MR information alone to make decisions. All of the information—clinical picture, metal ions, and MR information—should be used in concert in managing the patient with a metal-on-metal hip resurfacing."

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