Jacob Cox MD

09/02/2025

Benefits and limitations of diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy for painful anatomical shoulder arthroplasty investigation.

Shoulder arthroscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for painful anatomical shoulder arthroplasty offering some therapeutic opportunities. It has been demonstrated as a sensitive option to diagnose periprosthetic joint infection and is most frequently used for this purpose. Additionally, it offers the...

09/01/2025

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08/26/2025

Chlorhexidine irrigation during TSA may decrease rates of positive deep C. acnes cultures.

Patients who received subcutaneous 0.05% chlorhexidine gluconate antisepsis during primary total shoulder arthroplasty had a significantly decreased rate of positive deep cultures of Cutibacterium acnes, according to a study.

08/19/2025

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.

08/12/2025

Robotic-assisted THA may reduce opioid requirements vs. manual, computer-assisted THA.

Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty may be associated with reduced opioid consumption during postoperative hospitalization vs. both manual and computer-assisted total hip arthroplasty, according to presented results.

07/28/2025

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...

07/21/2025

What Matters Most for Patient Satisfaction Following Total Knee Arthroplasty? A Prospective Institutional Assessment of Individual Questions Captured by KOOS and VR-12 Mental Composite Score.

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial in evaluating the success of primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aimed to determine the individual significance of each question of the Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12) Mental Composite Score...

07/14/2025

Return to sport after shoulder arthroplasty: The role of fast-track rehabilitation in reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

This study evaluated and compared clinical outcomes and return-to-sport rates in TSA patients following standard rehabilitation protocol and RSA patients following fast rehabilitation protocol.

07/07/2025

Steps for Treating a Deep Cut Finger.

Treating a deep cut on your finger may require medical help if there is damage to the skin, tendons, ligaments, or bone. Other minor injuries, like shallow paper cuts, can quickly be treated at home with basic first aid.

07/04/2025

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06/30/2025

SLAP Tear of the Shoulder.

A SLAP tear is an injury to the labrum, the cartilage rim that surrounds the socket of the shoulder joint. SLAP stands for "superior labrum anterior and posterior," meaning that the tear occurs at the front of the upper arm where the bicep tendon connects to the shoulder.

06/27/2025

Retrospective Review of Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty in Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip in Adults.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a major cause of hip arthritis in young adults. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an effective treatment for DDH, but few studies have examined mid- (5 to 10 years) to long-term (>10 years) outcomes. This study reports the long-term survivorship, clinical, a...