Hip
Conference Coverage
For bone and joint infections, oral antibiotics match IV, cost less
For bone and joint infections, oral antibiotics are as good as IV antibiotics and cost much less.
News
Antibiotic prophylaxis for artificial joints
Is there compelling evidence to justify giving antibiotic prophylaxis for dental procedures to patients with prosthetic joints?
Original Research
Precision and Accuracy of Identification of Anatomical Surface Landmarks by 30 Expert Hip Arthroscopists
We conducted a study to assess 30 expert hip arthroscopists’ ability to identify common surface landmarks used during hip arthroscopy. Thirty hip...
From the Journals
Perioperative infliximab does not increase serious infection risk
The timing of a last dose of infliximab prior to elective knee or hip replacement surgery does not appear to affect the 30-day risk of serious...
Original Research
Poorer Arthroscopic Outcomes of Mild Dysplasia With Cam Femoroacetabular Impingement Versus Mixed Femoroacetabular Impingement in Absence of Capsular Repair
Purpose: To compare outcomes of mild dysplasia with cam femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) vs mixed FAI with hip arthroscopy without capsular...
Tips
Using a Modified Ball-Tip Guide Rod to Equalize Leg Length and Restore Femoral Offset
Goals of total hip arthroplasty (THA) include pain alleviation, motion restoration, and normalization of leg-length inequality. Asymmetric leg...
Original Research
Complications and Risk Factors for Morbidity in Elective Hip Arthroscopy: A Review of 1325 Cases
We conducted a study of elective hip arthroscopy patients to determine type and incidence of complications and rates of and risk factors for minor...
Commentary
Hip Arthroscopy
Editor’s Note: AJO is fortunate to have Shane Nho, one of the nation’s leading hip arthroscopists, as our...
Clinical Review
Mastering the Physical Examination of the Athlete’s Hip
Perform a comprehensive examination to determine intra-articular pathology as well as potential extra-articular sources of hip and pelvic pain....
Clinical Review
Imaging for Nonarthritic Hip Pathology
Be sure to have a well centered AP pelvis without rotation. Get at least 3 plain radiographs—AP pelvis, false profile, and lateral hip view....
Clinical Review
Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement: Labrum, Cartilage, Osseous Deformity, and Capsule
Repair the labrum when tissue quality is good. Avoid overcorrection of acetabulum by measuring center edge angle. Cam resection should be...