Ira Kirschenbaum MD’s Post

Happy #TechTuesday! In the United States, musculoskeletal injuries affect over 28 million patients annually – at least two million of which require fracture fixation surgery. These surgeries typically involve bone implants that are held in place by orthopedic screws, ensuring their functional position is held in place over time. Researchers at Clemson University have #patented "smart" orthopedic screws that could transform how we monitor bone implants. The advantages of this #groundbreaking technology are numerous: ✅ Allows physicians to non-invasively locate potential implant loosening and determine the callus is stiff enough to allow weight-bearing with low risk of refracture. ✅ Senses implant strain earlier, significantly improving diagnostics and reducing patient stress. ✅ Utilizes high resolution x-ray excited optical luminescence, providing a more accurate and quantitative measurement of implant strain. This new technology is a significant step forward in addressing the challenges faced by millions of patients undergoing orthopedic procedures each year. Learn more about this Clemson #innovation here: https://lnkd.in/eCTGn3fP

3 common misconceptions about knee replacement surgery: Myth #1: Knee replacement surgery is a last resort. Fact: Knee replacement is often an effective solution for extensive arthritis or severe joint damage that significantly impacts quality of life. It shouldn't be delayed unnecessarily when conservative treatments like physical therapy, strength training, cortisone injections and pain medications have been exhausted. Myth #2: Recovery is long and arduous. Fact: While recovery requires effort and time, modern techniques and rehabilitation protocols have significantly improved outcomes. Most patients can walk with assistance within hours of surgery and begin physical therapy immediately. Your baseline health and fitness level play a huge role in the speed of your recovery. Myth #3: Knee replacements only last 10-15 years. Fact: Modern knee implants are highly durable and can last 20 years or even longer with proper care and maintenance. #kneereplacementsurgery #kneereplacementmyths

🦶 Foot Deformities: What You Need to Know Foot deformities like bunions (hallux valgus), hammer toes, or flat feet can be uncomfortable and limit your daily life. But did you know there are effective options to help with these issues? 👣 ➡️ Consultation with a specialist: The first step to finding relief is to seek advice from an experienced orthopaedist. ➡️ Physical therapy: Exercises and therapy can help strengthen muscles and alleviate symptoms. ➡️ Surgical treatment: In some cases, surgery may be the best option for a permanent solution to deformities. We offer specialized orthopaedic surgeries designed to correct problems associated with foot deformities. Our experienced medical team uses modern techniques that can help you get back to an active, pain-free life. Visit our website to learn more about the treatment options at https://lnkd.in/eXZ9dWmW

This patient had unfortunately had previous bunion surgery elsewhere that failed to truly realign the bones and also created excessive trauma to the big toe joint, resulting in big toe joint arthritis. We were able to straighten the toes and resolve the arthritis pain with Big Toe Joint Fusions. MTP fusions for the WIN!! This patient is now over one year post op on both feet, fully active, and thrilled with the outcome. You can read more about the Foot and Ankle Center of Iowa results with MTP fusion and Double (1st TMT and MTP fusion) for bunion deformities here: https://lnkd.in/egXpGRew #bunionsurgery #bunions #bunionsurgeryexperts #patientoutcomesmatter #patientexperience #lapiplastybigtoefusion #MTPfusion #halluxrigidus

Unlock your knee's full potential with Meniscal Surgery at Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville. The meniscus, our knee's natural shock absorber, can sometimes be pushed beyond its limit. Whether it's a severe tear that leaves you sidelined or persistent pain that turns every step into a challenge, we're here to offer solutions tailored just for you. For those beyond repair, we explore every avenue, including the cutting-edge option of meniscal transplant surgery for those under 55 and active. This innovative procedure replaces the damaged meniscus with donor cartilage, aiming to restore not just the function but the joy of movement. While it's not a one-size-fits-all, for the right candidates, it can mean significant pain relief and a return to the activities they love. Don't let knee pain hold you back. Let's explore what meniscal surgery can do for you.  https://lnkd.in/gE3ih8FZ #MeniscalSurgery  #KneePainRelief  #ActiveLife

Shoulder Replacement: Freedom Within Reach In recent years, shoulder arthroplasty has experienced a true transformation. What once seemed out of reach is now a tangible opportunity: For patients with chronic conditions and complex fractures, a life free from pain and full of mobility is within sight. Once considered a daunting, complex procedure, shoulder replacement is now performed daily and even as an outpatient surgery in many countries, restoring both movement and quality of life. I am proud to be part of this advancement and look forward to the innovations that lie ahead in shoulder surgery—because the best is yet to come. #shouldersurgery Stryker #innovation #socialmedia #TopVoice #career

Shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure in which all or part of the glenohumeral joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Such joint replacement surgery generally is conducted to relieve arthritis pain or fix severe physical joint damage. Shoulder replacement surgery is an option for treatment of severe arthritis of the shoulder joint. Arthritis is a condition that affects the cartilage of the joints. As the cartilage lining wears away, the protective lining between the bones is lost. When this happens, painful bone-on-bone arthritis develops. Severe shoulder arthritis is quite painful, and can cause restriction of motion. Access our Journal here: https://lnkd.in/guMunf22 Submit manuscript in our Journal of Orthopaedics Study and Sports Medicine at: https://lnkd.in/eeS-X_yV For any queries contact us on Whatsapp us @ +1(438) 699-5365 #shoulderarthroplasty #Minimallyinvasiveshoulderreplacement #Reverseshoulderarthroplasty #Shoulderhemiarthroplasty #Shoulderresurfacing #orthopaedicsresearch #submissionopen

ICYMI: #PalmBeachGardensMedicalCenter (PBGMC) has been designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality® orthopedic facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery. A facility earns IOQ status by consistently delivering safe, effective care. Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of that care available to its members. PBGMC has invested heavily in some of the latest orthopedic medicine technologies including surgical robots, which can help improve patient outcomes, reduce recovery time and minimize complications. This year alone, we achieved two major surgical milestones: 500th Mako SmartRobotics™ procedures in under two years and our 100th ROSA® Robotics Knee System surgery in less than a year. For more information on our orthopedic care, connect with our orthopedic navigator here: https://lnkd.in/dSpdaD5X #StrongerTogetherForYou #PBHNProud

This is Daisy, a two-year-old Poodle, who presented to our hospital with a long standing gait abnormality. In the video, you can see how Daisy is mainly walking on her forelimbs with minimal weight on her hind limbs. Following a detailed orthopaedic examination, Daisy was diagnosed with bilateral superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) lateral luxation. This is an uncommon condition that requires surgical management. In the first picture, you can see the SDFT in a luxated position (scissors pointing at it). Surgery involves imbrication of the medial retinaculum with non-absorbable sutures. The second video shows Daisy at the re-examination six weeks after the procedure doing well. Daisy's owners are very happy with the progress and I think she is doing amazing! If you want to know more about this condition, I will leave the link for a recent paper here, happy reading! https://lnkd.in/dtc-7zXi

📄 This week’s case study is from Matt Koepplinger, DO, Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. 🗣 Dr. Matt Koepplinger offered this perspective on the use of DermaPure in this traumatic injury case: “Given the complexity of the open wound with the associated exposed extensor mechanism, local coverage options were limited. We desired coverage options that would provide limited scar tissue adhesion for the extensor hood and limited wound contracture. DermaPure® provided sufficient full thickness coverage without additional trauma of a donor site, as well as, reduced wound contracture risk to enable the patient improved potential for a more functional range of motion.” 🔗 If you would like to know more about DermaPure and other company products, please visit the website: https://lnkd.in/exgd3kc *The case study contains some graphic content* #regenerativemedicine #decellularisation #dCELL #TRX #Casestudy