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
Periprosthetic Femur Fracture Case
Revision Total Hip Replacement for Periprosthetic Hip fracture
⚒️ My good friend @mhasenauer99 sent me this recent case of a patient who had a fall after a total hip replacement.
Arthritis X-Ray Classification Video
In 1957 Kellegren and Lawrence release their landmark paper on a new x-ray classification system for arthritis. This system would become the gold standard after the World Health Organization adopted it as their arthritis classification in the 1960’s. At the time of the release of the K-L system, it was typical that only one x-ray was available to diagnose a patient, because the radiation doses were so high, it was risky to obtain multiple shots.
Hip Arthritis X-ray Review Video
This X-ray shows advanced right hip arthritis. If the patient has tried non-operative treatment options already, they would be a candidate radiographically for total hip replacement. The decision to proceed would be based on patient goals and symptoms.
Assistive Devices (Cane, Crutch, Walker) for Arthritis
Using an assistive device, such as a cane, crutch, or walker is one part of the arthritis management program that often gets overlooked.
Physical Therapy for Arthritis
One of the key components to a successful arthritis management program is physical therapy and a home exercise regimen.
