Dr. Sean A. Sutphen

10/20/2025

Short to mid-term outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears in patients with diabetes.

The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) who underwent hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) at short- to mid-term timepoints comparing these results to a control group of non-DM patients.

10/15/2025

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis.

Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an incurable disease in which the cartilage cushion inside a joint breaks down.

10/13/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

10/13/2025

This is PA week! We would like to recognize our PA Stephanie Peifer. She is an incredible PA who works alongside my self in OR and clinic providing world-class orthopedic surgery care to our patients! Thank you Stephanie for the compassion you bring to your work each and every day!
https://www.ibji.com/staff/stephanie-e-p-pa-c/

10/08/2025

Hamstring Muscle Function and Common Injuries.

The hamstring muscles are three large muscles that run down the back of the thigh and help control the hips and knees.

10/01/2025

The Femoral Head Edema Zone: A Novel Classification Scheme to Better Predict Osteonecrosis Progression.

This study proposed a new classification, the Edema Zone classification, that uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images to grade the extent of edema in osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH).

09/24/2025

Total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fracture: an overview of systematic reviews.

Hip arthroplasties for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in adults can be total replacement or hemiarthroplasty. Despite the large number of studies on the topic, the best choice of arthroplasty to be used remains unclear.

09/17/2025

Total Knee Arthroplasty After a Previous Patellectomy: A Case Report With a Six-Month Follow-Up and a Review of the Literature.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a widely performed surgical intervention for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. However, various patient-specific factors altering the biomechanics can influence the surgical technique and the postoperative outcomes.

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/10/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?

09/03/2025

A patient's own cartilage cells may be the key to promoting healing after hip surgery.

In their study published in the journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the research team collected cartilage removed during hip surgeries.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!