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.
Partial Knee Candidate X-Ray Review
Review of knee X-ray from a patient with isolated medial side arthritis. An excellent #partialkneereplacement candidate.
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.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection
What’s the story with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections for arthritis?
Knee Injections
I had a mentor in residency who used to say we can offer a patient three things when they come to the office:
1. 🔪 (Surgery)
2. 💉 (Injection)
3. 👋 (Physical Therapy)
Hip Anatomy – Acetabulum
The acetabulum (from the Latin for “little vinegar cup”) is the hip socket. Yesterday we looked at the femoral head, which is the ball that fits within this socket.
Hip Anatomy – Femoral Head
The hip joint is made up of two parts, the ball and the socket. The ball is known as the “Femoral Head”. This is the top of the femur (thigh bone).
