Comparison of Infection Risk with Corticosteroid or Hyaluronic Acid Injection Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty
Background Recent studies have shown that intra-articular injections less than 3 months before total knee arthroplasty increase the risk of periprosthetic joint infection. We are aware of no previous study that has differentiated the [...]
Gout in Orthopedics
Hyperuricemia and Gout in Orthopaedics Gout is a malfunction of the metabolism of uric acid which results in arthritis or the deposit of monosodium urate crystals in the soft tissues, such as tendons, ligaments, [...]
Which Patients Are Satisfied With Their Overall Outcome but Dissatisfied With Their Return to Recreational Activities After Total Knee Arthroplasty?
In this month’s journal review… Which Patients Are Satisfied With Their Overall Outcome but Dissatisfied With Their Return to Recreational Activities After Total Knee Arthroplasty? Clement, N.D. , Walker, L.C., et al The Knee November 2018 [...]
The Position of Sling Immobilization Influences the Outcomes of Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: a Randomized, Single-blind, Prospective Study
In this month’s Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery… The Position of Sling Immobilization Influences the Outcomes of Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: a Randomized, Single-blind, Prospective Study Keith M. Baumgarten MD Roy Osborn PT, DPT, MS [...]
Frozen Shoulder
Dr. Mazzara sees many patients daily with a certain degree of stiffness of the joint contributing to their shoulder pain. Sometimes the loss of motion is obvious and dramatic and sometimes it is very [...]
Osteonecrosis of the Knee
A relatively common cause of knee pain in older women occurs when a segment of bone loses its blood supply and begins to die. This condition is called osteonecrosis, which literally means "bone death." [...]