Shahin S. Rad, M.D.
Fellowship Trained in Hip, Knee & Shoulder Replacement
Encino
16311 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1150,
Encino, CA 91436
Phone: 818-477-0787
Culver City
3831 Hughes Ave, Suite 105
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: 424-603-6984
Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatic diseases, alcoholism and mental health disorders increase the risk of surgical complications after a hip fracture surgery, a new study analyzing nationwide registers finds.
Source: Science Daily
A revision joint replacement means that surgery must be done to replace a worn out joint replacement.
Source: Very Well Health
What is arthroscopy?Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure in which surgeons make small incisions to allow surgical tools and a small camera into the knee. The purpose is to trim away and remove loose or torn pieces of cartilage
In theory, arthroscopy should help relieve knee pain and improve function by clearing away loose or disconnected tissue that is interfering with the movement of the knee. However, evidence of its effectiveness has been mixed—and now a new review of studies adds even more doubt on its claims.
The review looked at 9 studies that included 1,270 middle-aged or older patients who had both knee pain and evidence of cartilage or joint degeneration through an MRI scan. In the studies, some received an arthroscopy and others received no treatment or alternate, nonsurgical treatments. The review revealed that those who had an arthroscopy had a little more pain relief than the nonsurgical groups, but only for 3 to 6 months. After 6 months, their results were no better than the others. When it came to knee function, the surgical groups had no significant improvements compared with the control groups.
If you have knee pain and limited function, you may be wondering what your other treatment options are instead of arthroscopy. This same review found that one other intervention had a substantial impact for improving pain: exercise therapy. Studies in which participants exercised 3 times a week showed a large pain-relieving effect as a result.
I always recommend low-impact aerobic exercise to all my patients. There are also newer injection options available including highly concentrated hyaluronic acid, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and stem cells.
Reference:
Arthroscopic surgery for degenerative knee: systematic review and meta-analysis of benefits and harms. BMJ. 2015.
It’s one of the most widely done orthopedic procedures- but as many as one in five patients or 20 percent say they still feel chronic pain or are unhappy with the results after knee replacement surgery. Now a new cutting-edge robotic system for knee replacement that may offer patients much better results.
Source: Ivanhoe
There are two main surgical approaches to hip replacement surgery. The first has been in use longer and is often referred to the traditional approach, or posterior hip replacement surgery. The second type is called anterior hip replacement surgery. It is a newer and more technically complicated surgery but has some advantages over the traditional approach.
Source: Reading Eagle
You Don’t Have to Postpone Your Joint Replacement During COVID-19
Source: Houston Methodist
You may have experienced general tightness or discomfort in your hips after sitting in the same place for too long. But hip pain from running is different and may require more specific measures for treatment and recovery. Whether you’re a new runner or a seasoned one, hip pain is common. Here’s what you should know about recognizing and managing it, according to experts.
Source: mindbodygreen
Medicare typically covers hip replacement surgery, providing a doctor confirms the procedure is medically necessary.
Source: Medical News Today
A variety of issues can cause knee swelling, including injuries and medical conditions such as arthritis. A person can treat some of these causes at home, while other issues require care from a doctor. In some cases, the cause of the swelling is chronic and requires long-term treatment.
Source: Medical News Today