Hot Topics seen by OrthoStreams
Surgeons challenge Zimmer's NexGen Knee (high loosening rate)
NYTimes highlights the complication rates of Metal-on-Metal Hips
Stryker challenges ALL Mobile-Bearing Knees
Medtronic rumored to acquire Biomet
PRP efficacy is questioned by AAOS
Light surgeon turnout in the Exhibit Hall
Big Spine Companies are absent
20% of booths were non-US companies (growing trend)
Hot Presentations noted by AAOS
Patient Satisfaction after Total Knee Replacement
-- More than 95 percent of patients are satisfied with the outcome of their total knee replacement (TKR) one year after surgery.
Longevity of Cemented vs. Cementless Total Hip Replacements
-- Cementless stems and cups are recommended for younger patients with total hip replacements because they are more resistant to aseptic loosening.
Outcomes of Resurfacing Hip Replacement
-- Eight years after surgery, the risk of replacement of implants after resurfacing procedures is much higher for most patient groups than total hip replacement.
Narcotic Use and Satisfaction after Knee Replacement
-- Few patients need narcotic pain killers after undergoing total knee replacement (TKR).
Hormonal Influence o...
