It is always great when the American Academy of Orthopaedics has its yearly conference here at home in New Orleans. It means many things to me. Here are a few of my thoughts on this upcoming week of working sessions, presentations, and a chance to learn about the latest innovations in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic …
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My First Day at AAOS 2013
“My kind of town…” – Yes, I am in the Windy City not home in the Big Easy. I have had a great day in Chicago at the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) convention. The seminar I attended today focused on the future of healthcare. If was heavily geared toward want I should do …
Why an Anterior Approach to the Hip?
Total hip replacement is a very common and effective procedure for relieving pain and allowing for better function. Traditionally, hip replacements have been done through a posterior approach, meaning the hip is opened from the back. This requires an incision through the big muscle of the rear end (the gluteus/’butt’ muscles), as well as detachment …