Eric L. Grossman, MD

03/22/2024

Stryker touts updates to Mako, introduces new joint replacement offering.

This week, the orthopedic giant is displaying new advances like myMako and Triathlon Hinge at AAOS in San Francisco.

03/11/2024

Stronger thigh muscles may prevent knee replacement surgery.

Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to research being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America. Researchers said the findings could inform strength-training programs for people with advan...

03/04/2024

How to strengthen your knee.

While it may be tempting to avoid exercise when knee pain occurs, this is not always the appropriate solution. Certain types of exercise can help alleviate existing knee pain and prevent future pain or injury by providing the knee with extra support.

02/26/2024

Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair Using Needle Arthroscopic Visualization. .

Hip arthroscopy has become increasingly popular in recent years and continues to grow as techniques and understanding of hip arthroscopy evolve. Needle hip arthroscopy is emerging as a technique that can offer potential advantages compared with a traditional arthroscope.

02/19/2024

The Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.

Operating room waste is disposed of in landfill sites, recycled, or undergoes costly, energy-intensive incineration processes. By assessing the quantity and recyclability of waste in primary hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA), we aim to identify strategies to improve sustainability.

02/12/2024

What causes pain in the right hip in females?

Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and exercise.

02/05/2024

New advances mean many patients go home same day after knee replacement.

People used to have to spend a night in the hospital following a knee replacement, but improvements in technology, surgery and pain management have made it possible to undergo the procedure in the morning and be back home by the evening

01/16/2024

Injections for Knee Pain: Could They Help You?

Knee pain is one of the most common physical complaints for adults, affecting roughly one in four Americans over age 60. Although surgery may be required for the most severe cases, many people can get relief from a less invasive procedure: injections into the joint.

01/09/2024

How To Relieve Hip Pain.

Hip pain can be caused by overuse or damage to the hip joint, cartilage, or surrounding muscles, and can significantly impact your ability to perform everyday activities, including walking, going up and down stairs, and sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

01/02/2024

The `Inside-Out` Anterior Osteotomy of the Proximal Femur via the Direct Anterior Approach in Revision Hip Arthroplasty.

We describe an anterior proximal femur osteotomy technique starting from the inside of the femoral canal at the bone-implant interface and heading outward. The technique is used in conjunction with the extended direct anterior approach and allows direct access to and visualization of the anterior, m...

01/01/2024

Wishing you health and happiness in the coming New Year! #2024

12/26/2023

The Best and Worst Shoes for Knee Osteoarthritis.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with knee osteoarthritis (the wear-and-tear form of arthritis), it’s important to find a supportive pair of shoes.

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/11/2023

An Overview of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip and Its Management Timing and Approaches.

An Overview of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip and Its Management Timing and Approaches

12/04/2023

Efficacy and safety of arthroscopy in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of arthroscopy with physiotherapy or joint lavage in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). A meta-analysis using PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Collaboration Library databases was performed in September 2022. We included studi...

11/27/2023

Free Hip Arthroplasty Templating Software - Does it Work?

Preoperative planning is important for successful total hip arthroplasty (THA) and has been historically performed using acetate templates. Digital software templating has been adopted for evaluating implant size, position, and alignment. Commercial software can be expensive, but free programs exist...

11/23/2023

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/20/2023

Advances in the application of wearable sensors for gait analysis after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review.

Wearable sensors have become a complementary means for evaluation of body function and gait in lower limb osteoarthritis. This study aimed to review the applications of wearable sensors for gait analysis after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

11/13/2023

Knee replacement options: What are some types and considerations?

There are multiple approaches to surgery, including traditional, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted. A surgeon can also choose from various implants based on ligament stability and other factors, such as deformity, previous trauma, or prior surgery.

11/11/2023

We thank you for your commitment and celebrate your service.

10/18/2023

All-Inside Meniscal Repair Effective in Long Term.

All-inside meniscal repair is relatively successful when performed with concurrent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, according to a study published in the June 21 issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

10/11/2023

A role for artificial intelligence applications inside and outside of the operating theatre: a review of contemporary use associated with total knee arthroplasty.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become involved in many aspects of everyday life, from voice-activated virtual assistants built into smartphones to global online search engines. Similarly, many areas of modern medicine have found ways to incorporate such technologies into mainstream practice.

10/04/2023

What not to do after knee replacement surgery.

During knee replacement recovery, avoiding certain activities and behaviors is important to ensure a smooth healing process and minimize the risk of complications.

10/04/2023

12 Natural Pain Relief Tips for Knee Osteoarthritis.

Medications, such as anti-inflammatories and injections of corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid, are often prescribed to treat osteoarthritis knee pain. But those aren’t your only options. Natural remedies can also be used to ease knee pain and improve your quality of life, often in combination with...

09/21/2023

Biodegradable gel shows promise for cartilage regeneration.

A gel that combines both stiffness and toughness is a step forward in the bid to create biodegradable implants for joint injuries, according to new UBC research.

09/13/2023

Hip dysplasia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments to keep you moving well.

If you’re feeling hip pain or discomfort, you may have underlying hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia remains a leading cause of early hip degeneration. It helps to look at hip dysplasia as a spectrum—from understanding the beginnings in infants, to the symptoms that often appear in young adults and th...

09/11/2023

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/06/2023

Comparison of outcomes in high versus low activity level patients after total joint arthroplasty.

Activity level (AL) recommendations following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) remains controversial. Our purpose was to compare implant survivorship of high (HA) and low activity (LA) patients after primary TJA. We hypothesized that there would be no difference in implant survivorship based on AL.

09/04/2023

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

08/30/2023

A role for artificial intelligence applications inside and outside of the operating theatre: a review of contemporary use associated with total knee arthroplasty.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become involved in many aspects of everyday life, from voice-activated virtual assistants built into smartphones to global online search engines. Similarly, many areas of modern medicine have found ways to incorporate such technologies into mainstream practice. Despi...