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Exactech Announces First Implantation of New Alteon™ Tapered Wedge Femoral Stem
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug 13, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Exactech, Inc. EXAC -0.17% , a developer and producer of bone and joint restoration products…
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New tool in development that could drastically reduce the number hip fractures
A new tool is being developed by experts in Manchester which automatically searches medical images for early signs of osteoporosis in the…
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The top ten items to read focused on osteoarthritis
Orthopedics Today has highlighted the ten most important stories of the year to keep your practice up-to-date regarding osteoarthritis. Physical therapy…
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Outcome of Hemiarthroplasty and Total Hip Replacement for Active Elderly Patients with Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures: A Meta-Analysis of 8 Randomized Clinical Trials
Abstract Background Displaced fracture of the femoral neck has been a common clinical problem, especially in aged patients. However, the…
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Similar failure rates found with short, long cephalomedullary implants
Kleweno C. J Orthop Trauma. 2014. doi:10.1097/BOT.0000000000000036. August 5, 2014 Short and long nails exhibited similar treatment failure rates when contemporary cephalomedullary…
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Effect of High Hip Center on Stress for Dysplastic Hip
Yong Nie, PhD; Fuxing Pei, MD; Zongming Li, PhD Abstract High hip center reconstruction has been advocated in treating deficient…
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Orthopedic outcomes affected by activity level
According to a literature review in the July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), patients’…
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Surgeons create ‘new’ knee cartilage from stem cells in hip
Surgeons in Southampton have pioneered a new knee operation that could prevent the development ofarthritis – and extend sporting careers. The…
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Strides in joint replacement techniques are helping more to improve their lives
BY KYLE PEVETO KPEVETO@THEADVOCATE.COM Over his eight-year career as a rodeo clown, Robert Dutruch took a lot of hard hits.…
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New Lawsuits Filed in Stryker Hip Replacement Recall Litigation
Wendy Fleishman and Lexi Hazam, of the national plaintiffs’ law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, has announced that…
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Best anticoagulants after orthopedic procedures depends on type of surgery
Current guidelines do not distinguish between aspirin and more potent blood thinners for protecting against blood clots in patients who undergo major…
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Success With Total Hip Replacements Is All About the Numbers
07/03/2014 | By Jennifer Davis For restoring function and reducing pain, total hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful, cost-effective…
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The use of a lipped acetabular liner decreases the rate of revision for instability after total hip replacement
P. J. Insull, BHB MBChB, Orthopaedic Registrar1 ; H. Cobbett, BSc, MBChB, Orthopaedic Registrar2; C. M. Frampton, BSc, PhD, Associate Professor,…
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Timing knee and hip replacements
A new registry that tracks knee and hip replacements can help patients choose the best time for an effective surgery…
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New Animation Features High Articulation Total Hip Solution
Aesculap Implant Systems’ Animation Presents a Total Hip Solution Featuring the Metha® Short Hip Stem and Plasmafit™ Pro Acetabular Cup…
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