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A Minimal Clinically Important Difference in Robotic-Assisted TKA vs. Standard Manual TKA
The discussion in this episode covers a prospective 2-year database review of a 3-surgeon cohort of 1,158 consecutive patients, using PROMs to compare robotic-assisted vs. manual TKA. Click here to review the abstract.
Does Smoking Cessation Prior to Elective Total Joint Arthroplasty Result in Continued Abstinence?
The discussion in this episode covers the long-term impact of smoking cessation before TJA and how it can be successful. This topic was presented at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting, read the abstract. Topics Working with patients as a team in preoperativ...
Extended Oral Antibiotics Prevent PJI in High-Risk Cases: 3,855 Patients with 1-Year Follow-Up
This discussion covers a one-year study of the use of oral antibiotics to curtail periprosthetic joint infection in high-risk primary total joint surgery. This paper was awarded The AAHKS Clinical Research Award at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting.
Are Intraoperative Cultures Necessary if the Aspiration Culture Is Positive? A PJI Concordance Study
In this episode, the discussion surrounds the James A. Rand Young Investigator’s Awarded paper on the necessity of cultures if aspiration culture is positive. It remains unknown if preoperative synovial fluid culture is equivalent to multiple intraoper...
Spinal Fusion and Total Hip Arthroplasty: Why Timing Is Important
In this episode, the discussion surrounds the relationship to spinal fusion and total hip arthroplasty and the importance of timing in surgery. This is being presented at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting. Read the abstract. In This Episode Nequesha S.
The Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Augment: Season 1, Episode 1
In this episode, show hosts and Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG) Members Anna R. Cohen-Rosenblum, MD, Leonard T. Buller, MD, and Mark E. Mildren, MD discuss the articles listed below with their esteemed guest Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA.
Impact of Payment Policy Changes
In this episode, produced in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), advocacy leaders from both organizations discuss the payment policy changes that have been proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Arthroplasty During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A white paper published online in Arthroplasty Today by members of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee outlines the pathogenesis and transmission of SARS coronavirus 2. The authors provide guidance on how to safely navigate your practice i...
New AAHKS Podcast: Value-Based Care
AAHKS leaders in the value-based care space discuss their work with CMS and how they address value-based care in their institutions. Topics How value-based care came about Challenges in arthroplasty practice Removal of total hip and total knee arthropl...
Managing Professional and Personal Stress during COVID-19
The discussion in this podcast centers around the new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic: changes in patient protocols, family dynamics at home and techniques for relieving stress. Topics COVID-19 new normal Staffing adjustments New operating room pro...