10 results

• Risk for Hip, Knee Replacements May Be Predicted By Genetics: Study

  May 10, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds there may be a genetic component which increases the risk of needing knee or hip replacement revision surgery.

• Some Drugs Increase Risk of Delirium After Hip or Knee Surgery: Study

  December 21, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Some drugs, like Zoloft, Remeron and Effexor, are linked to an increased risk of delirium after hip and knee surgeries, particularly for elderly patients, according to the findings of a new study.

• Hip Dislocations Often Underreported in Implant Registries: Study

  January 4, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Hip dislocations following joint replacement surgery occurs far more often than previously believed, according to the findings of a new study.

• Study Questions Whether Laminar Air Flow Increases Risk Of Joint Replacement Surgery Infections

  October 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests maintaining laminar airflow in the operating room does not prevent surgical site infections.

• Anterior Approach To Hip Replacement Procedures May Increase Risk Of Complications: Study

  March 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests anterior hip replacement surgery may double the risk of major surgical complications when compared to more traditional procedures.

• Ibuprofen Just As Effective As Tylenol, Morphine After Hip Surgery, Without Side Effect Risks

  February 13, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that Advil is likely the best option to avoid heavy morphine use for patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery.

• Medical Mistake During Hip Implant Surgery Highlighted in HBO Documentary “Bleed Out”

  December 18, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new documentary highlights the high costs of medical mistakes and a lack of transparency at hospitals.

• Hip, Knee Revision Surgery May Be More Likely Following Pre-Operative Opioid Use: Study

  August 7, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of new study suggest taking opioids before hip or knee replacement surgery could lead to worse outcomes.

• Surgery To Fix Hip Fractures Lowers Mortality Among Nursing Home Dementia Patients: Study

  May 8, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that undergoing surgery for hip fractures may lower the mortality rate for nursing home residents.

• Stryker Hip Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Revision Surgery Infection

  March 22, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit claims that complications with the Stryker LFit V40 and Accolade II hip implant components led to infection and death for a Maryland woman.