Comparison of mid-term clinical and radiological results of short and conventional femoral stems in total hip arthroplasty
This study aims to answer the question: Which are superior—conventional or short femoral stems?. An Optymis stem was used as a short-femoral stem, and an Accolade II stem was used as a conventional-femoral stem.
Alpha angle and anterior femoral neck offset identify different cohorts of cam morphology: an osteologic study
The purpose of this study was to explore differences in cam morphology defined by alpha angle and anterior femoral neck offset, in the context of other anthropometric parameters in an osteologic collection to further elucidate whether each measurement tool is identifying the same underlying pathology.
Study: Mobile app aids recovery of elderly people with hip fractures and helps their caregivers
ActiveHip+ is a multidisciplinary intervention delivered through a mobile application. Designed as part of a European project led by UGR lecturer Patrocinio Ariza Vega, its purpose is to facilitate the recovery of elderly people who have suffered a hip fracture. It is also intended for use by informal caregivers, such as family members.
9 Home Remedies for Knee Pain
As you may be painfully aware, knee pain is very common. Global estimates suggest that more than 1 in 5 adults age 40 and over experience this type of joint problem, and knee pain in men and women in the United States increases steadily after age 60. Here are some of the best home-based ways to help your knees feel and function better.
What to expect during rehab after hip replacement
Hip replacement is a major, arduous elective surgery, and rehabilitation afterwards takes time, according to an expert from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.
