James Germano, MD, completed the first AI-assisted total hip replacement surgery in the U.S. using the ORTOMA platform. The platform is an intraoperative guidance system used for total hip replacement ...

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The risk for surgical site infection following hip arthroplasty was associated with male sex, BMI, operation time, diabetes, heart disease, and ASA class.

Getting Hugh home after his hip replacement involved a thick cushion and a car with legroom. “Ow!” he said whenever I tried ...

Parkwest Surgery Center sent her home that same day. Experts say it's rare for prosthetic joint infections to occur -- happening in something like 1%-2% of all knee and hip arthroplasties.

Hip replacement surgery may have many benefits, including relieving pain and restoring range of motion, but weight loss is not one of them. Research studies on this topic, such as this 2015 study ...

Total hip replacement (THR) surgery has become less invasive thanks to new surgical techniques and modern implants. As a result, recovery is now faster and more comfortable than it used to be.

Infection, nerve damage, blood clots, anesthesia side effects, bone fracture and blood vessel injury are all possible complications of hip replacement surgery. But in general, these complications ...

Meeting Coverage > AAOS New Infection Prevention Strategies Similar to Saline in High-Risk Hip Arthroplasty — But researchers say new protocols are safe to use by Randy Dotinga, Contributing ...

Obese Patients Face Increased Risks for Infection and Dislocation Following Revision Hip Replacement Surgery Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2008;59 (4):738-745. 0 ...

Learn about the essentials of hip replacement surgery, including candidates, procedure details, recovery guidance, and managing risks. Explore tips for optimal surgery preparation.