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Effectiveness of Two Types of Treatment in Restoring Muscle After Hip or Knee Surgery

Type: Article Author: ClinicalTrial.gov Category: Arthritis Language: *
Conditions: Hip Fracture; Osteoarthritis; Femur Head Necrosis Interventions: Drug: Essential amino acid supplement; Drug: Ketoconazole; Drug: Whey protein Sponsors: University of Arkansas; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin...
27 October 2006
https://www.orthogate.org/clinical-trials/arthritis/2327-effectiveness-of-two-types-of-treatment-in-restoring-muscle-after-hip-or-knee-surgery-sp-327847427

Study: Obesity Puts Knee Replacement Patients at Higher Risk

Type: Article Author: Editor-in-Chief Category: Alerts Language: *
Obese people face more risks than other patients when it comes to total knee replacement (TKR) surgery and need to have revision operations more often than other patients, according to a new study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery....
02 November 2012
https://www.orthogate.org/patients/alerts/4067-study-obesity-puts-knee-replacement-patients-at-higher-risk

Tantalum cones for major osteolysis in revision knee replacement.

Type: Article Author: PubMed Category: Knee Language: *
Related Articles Tantalum cones for major osteolysis in revision knee replacement. Bone Joint J. 2013 Aug 1;95-B(8):1069-1074 Authors: Rao BM, Kamal TT, Vafaye J, Moss M Abstract We report the results of revision total knee replacement (TKR) in 26...
06 August 2013
https://www.orthogate.org/journal-scan/knee/4828-tantalum-cones-for-major-osteolysis-in-revision-knee-replacement

Durable Fixation Achieved With Medialized, High Hip Center Cementless THAs for Crowe II and III Dysplasia.

Type: Article Author: PubMed Category: Hip Language: *
Related Articles Durable Fixation Achieved With Medialized, High Hip Center Cementless THAs for Crowe II and III Dysplasia. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2013 Jul 25; Authors: Nawabi DH, Meftah M, Nam D, Ranawat AS, Ranawat CS Abstract BACKGROUND: A high hip...
05 August 2013
https://www.orthogate.org/journal-scan/hip/4807-durable-fixation-achieved-with-medialized-high-hip-center-cementless-thas-for-crowe-ii-and-iii-dysplasia

Why is it important to get a second opinion for a total hip replacement?

Type: Article Author: Jeremy Reither Category: Hip and Knee Language: *
When choosing a hip replacement surgeon you will want to compare two or even three surgeons. Total hip surgery is a major time commitment (you could be recovering for up to two months). It's also a major lifestyle change, and usually very expensive....
13 July 2009
https://www.orthogate.org/articles/hip-and-knee/877-why-is-it-important-to-get-a-second-opinion-for-a-total-hip-replacement

The Benefits of Online Communities for Pre-Operative Knee Replacement Patients

Type: Article Author: Jeremy Reither Category: Products Language: *
Online patient communities and patient forums have sprouted up all across the web, focusing on diseases and conditions ranging from insomnia, to epilepsy, to cancer, and joint replacement surgery. For the most part, these forums serve as a reliable...
03 June 2009
https://www.orthogate.org/medtech-innovation/products/866-the-benefits-of-online-communities-for-pre-operative-knee-replacement-patients

ACL Rehabilitation: Accelerated vs. Traditional

Type: Article Author: Editor-in-Chief Category: Sports Medicine – Pushing the Boundaries of Performance and Recovery Language: *
Accelerated Versus Traditional Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common, especially among athletes. These injuries often require surgical reconstruction followed by a...
30 June 2025
https://www.orthogate.org/press/deep-research/sports-medicine/84491-acl-rehabilitation-accelerated-vs-traditional

Special Imaging Studies

Type: Article Author: Editor-in-Chief Category: Musculoskeletal Medicine Language: *
For the initial evaluation of many pathologic conditions involving the musculoskeletal system, radiography remains the mainstay.1,2 However, special imaging studies such as MRI, CT, and ultrasonography are essential components of the diagnostic workup...
23 February 2025
https://www.orthogate.org/press/section-4-clinical-evaluation/chapter-28-special-imaging-studies

Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS) ADVANCE Knee Replacement System

Type: Article Author: Alex Fraser Category: Webcasts Language: *
MIS Total Knee: Web Event Will Include Live Surgery, Technical Overview and Discussion of Wright's Minimal Incision Surgery (MIS) Featuring the ODYSSEY™ MIS Anterior Rough Cut Surgical Instrumentation for the ADVANCE® Knee Replacement System Wright...
08 July 2006
https://www.orthogate.org/medtech-innovation/webcasts/71-minimal-incision-surgery-advance-knee-replacement-system

Metal Hypersensitivity After Joint Arthroplasty

Type: Article Author: Editor-in-Chief Category: Joint Arthroplasty – Balancing Innovation and Evidence Language: *
Metal Hypersensitivity Reactions Following Total Joint Arthroplasty Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a widely performed surgical procedure that involves replacing a damaged joint with a prosthesis made of metal alloys, polymers, and ceramics. While...
23 February 2025
https://www.orthogate.org/press/deep-research/joint-arthroplasty/84516-metal-hypersensitivity-after-joint-arthroplasty

Anterior Approach to Total Hip Replacement - Dr. Joel Matta

Type: Article Author: Alex Fraser Category: Webcasts Language: *
In a live Internet webcast on October 9, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Joel M. Matta, M.D., will perform a tissue sparing surgical procedure called the Anterior Approach to total hip replacement with a specially designed surgical table and the...
30 August 2007
https://www.orthogate.org/medtech-innovation/webcasts/744-anterior-approach-to-total-hip-replacement-dr-joel-matta

Synovial Tissue

Type: Article Author: Editor-in-Chief Category: Musculoskeletal Medicine Language: *
Synovial tissue is found in joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae and allows smooth motion. Synovial tissue is organized in a membranous structure called the synovium. This chapter describes the gross anatomy, histology, and function of synovium, on which...
16 February 2025
https://www.orthogate.org/press/section-1-biology/chapter-3-synovial-tissue

Johnson Johnson to Discontinue Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

Type: Article Author: Editor-in-Chief Category: Alerts Language: *
In response to a staggering decline in sales and a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal to tighten regulations on all-metal hip implants, Johnson & Johnson has opted to halt the sale of its metal-on-metal products. DePuy Orthopaedics,...
24 May 2013
https://www.orthogate.org/patients/alerts/4562-johnson-johnson-to-discontinue-metal-on-metal-hip-implants

Vanguard ™ Knee System from Biomet

Type: Article Author: Alex Fraser Category: Webcasts Language: *
Knee: Total Knee Arthroplasty Featuring the new Vanguard ™ Knee System from Biomet, Inc. ® On Tuesday, March 22nd, 2005 at 7pm EST (00:00 UTC / 8:00 am China 23.3.05),witness Adolph Lombardi, Jr., MD, FACS, perform a total knee replacement using the...
08 July 2006
https://www.orthogate.org/medtech-innovation/webcasts/58-vanguard-knee-system-from-biomet-inc

How can I manage pain after my total hip replacement surgery?

Type: Article Author: Jeremy Reither Category: Hip and Knee Language: *
Patients about to undergo hip replacement surgery have many questions, and among the most common are those relating to pain management. Post-operative hip replacement patients want to know whether they will be able to sleep properly on pain medication,...
25 June 2009
https://www.orthogate.org/articles/hip-and-knee/873-how-can-i-manage-pain-after-my-total-hip-replacement-surgery

Reclaiming My Stride: How Total Hip Replacement Brought Me Back to the Trails at 58

Type: Article Author: Elena R. Category: Patient Stories Language: *
By Elena R. Avid Hiker, Gardener & Orthogate Community Member Procedure: Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty (Left Hip) For nearly three years, I convinced myself that my worsening groin stiffness and deep hip ache were just normal signs of getting...
13 August 2026
https://www.orthogate.org/engage/share-your-story/84677-reclaiming-my-stride-how-total-hip-replacement-brought-me-back-to-the-trails-at-58

Comparison of hamstring lengthening with hamstring lengthening plus transfer for the treatment of flexed knee gait in ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy.

Type: Article Author: PubMed Category: Pediatrics Language: *
Related Articles Comparison of hamstring lengthening with hamstring lengthening plus transfer for the treatment of flexed knee gait in ambulatory patients with cerebral palsy. J Child Orthop. 2012 Jul;6(3):229-35 Authors: Feng L, Patrick Do K, Aiona M,...
06 August 2013
https://www.orthogate.org/journal-scan/pediatrics/5000-comparison-of-hamstring-lengthening-with-hamstring-lengthening-plus-transfer-for-the-treatment-of-flexed-knee-gait-in-ambulatory-patients-with-cerebral-palsy

How long does it take to recover from total hip replacement surgery?

Type: Article Author: Jeremy Reither Category: Hip and Knee Language: *
Most patients undergoing total hip replacement surgery want to know when they'll be able to return to their normal life. "Recovery time" is a common question posed to specialists and non-specialists alike. There are many factors that can contribute to...
11 June 2009
https://www.orthogate.org/articles/hip-and-knee/868-how-long-does-it-take-to-recover-from-total-hip-replacement-surgery

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Technique

Type: Article Author: Alex Fraser Category: Webcasts Language: *
Shawnee Mission Medical Center will showcase a new, less invasive approach to hip replacement during a live surgical Webcast Wednesday, September 20, at 7 p.m. CDT (Sept 21 @ 00:00 UTC) on www.OR-Live.com During the Webcast, Scott Cook, MD, will...
17 August 2006
https://www.orthogate.org/medtech-innovation/webcasts/280-birmingham-hip-resurfacing-technique

Prepatellar Bursitis

Type: Article Category: Knee Language: *
Introduction Prepatellar bursitis is the inflammation of a small sac of fluid located in front of the kneecap. This inflammation can cause many problems in the knee. This guide will help you understand how prepatellar bursitis develops why the...
20 July 2006
https://www.orthogate.org/patient-education/knee/191-prepatellar-bursitis