What are Leg Length and Offset in Total Hip Replacement?
Leg length and offset in total hip Arthroplasty
I got so many comments on this story that I had to turn it into a full post. Full disclosure: not a patient I’m caring for, sent this picture from a friend, but great illustration of the basic Arthroplasty concepts of #leglength and #offset
The Hip-Spine Syndrome in Hip Arthritis
Evaluating hip arthritis in a patient with lumbar spine disease
Just perusing my upcoming clinic schedule and I see a 60-year-old woman with this x-ray in the system, otherwise unknown to the practice.
Survival of Partial Knee vs. Total Knee Replacements
When I see a #partialkneereplacement candidate in the office, I discuss the many benefits of partial knee compared with #totalkneereplacement
Distal Femoral Cut for Total Knee Replacement
The mechanical axis is found by drawing a line from the center of the femoral head through the center of the knee joint and down to the center of the ankle. Because we stand upright and our femur starts away from midline at the top to allow for rotational motion, the anatomical axis of the femur is in 6 degrees of valgus (on average) from the mechanical axis.
Activity Modification for Arthritis
The least invasive, easiest way to decrease symptoms from arthritis is to avoid activities that cause pain. This is what we call “activity modification”.
Consent for Total Hip Replacement
What does it mean to review consent for total hip replacement surgery? I got a little excited yesterday talking about the Geisinger total joint replacement guarantee so I wanted to review how I go over a consent for total hip replacement with a patient.
Guarantee for Total Joint Replacement
What does this mean? I’m not sure, the article doesn’t say specifically and I couldn’t find it on the website. I’m hoping someone from Geisinger or Medacta can get back to me with more info on the guarantee.
5 Questions Your Surgeon Will Ask You
When you go to see your joint replacement surgeon about hip or knee pain, be ready for them to ask you the following five questions. Each question is asked to determine specific bits of information to help us piece together the source of your pain and the best treatment options, even before we do a physical exam or look at your x-ray imaging.
Anterior Hip Cadaver Training Course
I was proud to have the opportunity to serve as faculty for the Boston Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Lab for @djoglobal ⚒️ Thank you for the teaching opportunity and the delicious Boston-inspired meal
