Dr Chris Hoedt

10/13/2025

In-Hospital Exposure and Opioids Prescribed After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Opioids are frequently used intraoperatively and during post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) care in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases and are commonly prescribed after surgery despite known adverse effects. This study examined whether in-hospital opioid exposure is related to postoperative opioid pre...

09/29/2025

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.

09/22/2025

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). The purpose of the study was 1) to examine how the Edema Zone classification compared to the Japanese I...

09/15/2025

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.

09/08/2025

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. In this case report, a patient is presented who...

09/05/2025

Honored to have been part of the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation’s "Open Mic" webinar, where we discussed infections and rethinking revisions in orthopedic surgery.
We had 194 surgeons from across the country join the conversation - a great opportunity to share knowledge and learn together.

Watch the full session here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uavBgJMBl0

The recording of the JOEI Zoom "Open Mic" Topic Session Webinar Featuring Anand Murthi, MD (moderator), James Baler, MD, Anil Dutta, MD, Chirsi Hoedt, MD, Ha...

09/01/2025

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?

08/11/2025

Hip resurfacing may be effective for younger, active men with osteoarthritis.

The primary outcome measured was implant survivorship free of all-cause revision and aseptic revision. Secondary outcomes included radiographic and clinical outcomes, as well as patient-reported outcomes.

08/04/2025

Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Under 30 Years Who Have Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Mean Follow-Up of More than 120 Months.

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) primarily affects young adults, leading to femoral head collapse and secondary osteoarthritis. Treatments include joint-preserving surgery, which has been performed preferentially, especially for young adults, and joint arthroplasty, i.e., total hip arthropla...

08/04/2025

New Research Highlight: Excited to share this insightful study published in the Journal of the AAOS Global Research & Reviews exploring how fellowship training impacts outcomes after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA).

Key takeaway: Fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeons have lower complication and readmission rates — reinforcing the value of subspecialized training in improving patient care and implant survival.

Read the full article here:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12224227/pdf/jagrr-9-e25.00168.pdf

07/28/2025

10 types of exercise to try with arthritis of the knee.

Exercises for knee arthritis, such as leg lifts, can strengthen the muscles around the knee joint and help a person stay active. Swimming and elliptical training are also suitable options.

07/25/2025

Back to work just 1 week after hip replacement — and doing great!
Grateful to see my patients regain their mobility and confidence so quickly.
Keep moving strong!