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Arthrosurface Launches OsteoMATE for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Hand
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Comparative Data Shows Nanofracture Superiority
Recent publications from The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York (1) and the University of Sassari in Italy (2) compared NanoFx® to microfracture and k-wires for marrow stimulation and its effect on the subchondral bone architecture. The HSS study demonstrated that larger instruments caused more disruption to the bone and the Italian results showed that the deeper NanoFx® (Nanofracture) perforations led to a better restoration of the subchondral bone architecture at 6 months. An additional concern highlighted in the Zedde et al. publication was that 75% of the microfracture subjects had subchondral cysts, whereas no cysts were found in the Nanofracture group.Within the past 10 years, the Sports Medicine community has shifted its focus away from the tissue that eventually fills the defect area and towards the osteochondral unit. As the HSS article commented, “any technique that can change the structure of the subchondral bone has the potential to affect the biomechanics of the osteochondral unit, the repair process, and the overall cartilage resurfacing outcome.” Similar to the construction of a house, the foundation has become just as important, if not more, than the roof.
Marrow stimulation remains one of the most common first-line treatment options for cartilage defects. However, the decline in clinical outcomes seen with microfracture at 18-36 months after the procedure22-28 continues to drive surgeons to search for a new alternative to the standard of care. The research highlights three key elements that affect outcomes when performing marrow stimulation techniques:
- Channel depth
- Channel diameter and
- Subchondral bone disruption
Chen et al demonstrated that to access the marrow-rich subarticular spongiosa, a depth greater than 6mm was best. Hoemann and colleagues assessed the bone disruption of awls and found that the larger and deeper the awls went, the more compaction damage there was to the lesion surface. In 2014, Eldracher et al. compared marrow stimulation using 1.0 or 1.8mm drills at a standardized depth of 10 mm in an ovine model.20 The smaller 1.0mm subchondral drill holes that reflected the physiological trabecular distance significantly improved osteochondral repair in a translational model more effectively than larger drill holes.
The goal of marrow stimulation is to perforate the bone to allow access to the marrow compartment which contains the stem cells, growth factors and healing proteins necessary to form a superclot that includes the essential biological elements needed to initiate a repair of the defect site. Increasing type II collagen and reducing type I is also seen as vital to the development of a more robust cartilage-like tissue. When the data from these various sources is combined with the Nanofracture® comparative data from HSS and the University of Sassari, a clear picture for a more successful marrow stimulation repair emerges. The ideal instrument must be able to perforate deeply into the bone, have a diameter of 1mm to match the trabecular distance, do so without disrupting the subchondral bone unit, self-seal to avoid cyst formation all while stimulating type II collagen synthesis in the defect area to improve biological healing.
Nanofracture:
Smaller, Deeper, Better is not simply a marketing slogan but rather the criteria for a new standard of care in marrow stimulation.
References
- Gianakos AL, Yasui Y, Fraser EJ, Ross KA, Prado MP, Fortier LA, Kennedy JG. The Effect of Different Bone Marrow Stimulation Techniques on Human Talar Subchondral Bone: A Micro-Computed Tomography Evaluation. Arthroscopy. 2016 Oct;32(10):2110-2117. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.03.028. PubMed PMID: 27234650.
Publisher: http://www.arthroscopyjournal.org/article/S0749-8063(16)00269-3/abstract
- Zedde P, Cudoni S, Giachetti G, Manunta ML, Masala G, Brunetti A, Manunta AF. Subchondral bone remodeling: comparing nanofracture with microfracture. An ovine in vivo study. Joints. 2016 Aug 18;4(2):87-93.
Publisher: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993551/
Microfracture Surgery and Your Return to Sports
Microfracture surgery is very common for athletes, especially at the college and professional levels, due to the physically demanding nature of their careers (Damaged cartilage in athletes is no Continue reading →New Extremity Products are Driving Growth for Arthrosurface
FRANKLIN, Mass., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Arthrosurface® announced today that at the September 27, 2016 American Society for Podiatric Surgery (ASPS) meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, the new CheckMATE® 3.0 Toe Fusion Plate was launched for end stage toe arthritis. One study showed that 35%-60% of the population over 65 years old has osteoarthritis of the big toe, making this a common problem. The CheckMATE® toe fusion plate was designed to offer advantages over existing systems by including features to make the plate low-profile, yet strong, rigid, and faster to implant, reducing surgical time and improving patient comfort. These features may also provide cost savings to the healthcare system and other clinical benefits to the patient. Arthrosurface is advancing patient care in the extremities market with a special focus in foot and ankle applications. Using evidence based designs that reference scientific literature, combined with clinical input from expert surgeon design teams, the Arthrosurface® extremities portfolio has expanded significantly over the past several years to provide innovative options for both surgeons and patients.
New Motion Preserving Wrist Implant hits 1 year Milestone [Press Release]
FRANKLIN, Mass., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In May of 2015 the new motion preserving WristMotion™ hemiarthroplasty implant from Arthrosurface, Inc. (www.arthrosurface.com) was launched. The following month, the first patients were treated by the three co-developing surgeons, Continue reading →
When Can You Return to Activity After Toe HemiCAP Surgery?
Have you ever wondered how much time it took other Toe HemiCAP Patients to return to their favorite activities after surgery? The chart below was compiled to help answer your questions.
Typical Patient Function & Activity Milestones after Hemiarthroplasty or Total Toe Replacement
Based on their experience, surgeons rated the time it took for patients to achieve certain milestones after surgery such as driving a car, walking in shoes and returning to work, activity or sport. Typically, patients are able to perform the activities of daily life, including returning to work, 2-6 weeks after surgery.
Following Toe HemiCAP® hemiarthroplasty, or ToeMotion® Total Toe replacement, no restrictions on job, sports or activity were recommended. Following these procedures, most patients are expected to return to work within 2 weeks after surgery (66.7%) or within a 15-30 day range (33.3%). The time to return to work was classified as equal or faster than cheilectomy, faster than other implants and faster than fusion. Sports participation was started at a mean of 49.3 days and the satisfaction regarding the return to sport and an active lifestyle was rated as Excellent (66.7%), Very good (33.3%) or Good (16.7%).
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The standard
of care for advanced toe arthritis has always been Continue reading →Toe Clinical Survey Outcomes
Shoulder HemiCAP Inlay Arthroplasty Showed Lowest Comparative Revision Rate at the 5 Years Mark
Stemmed shoulder replacement has been the standard of care in modern shoulder arthroplasty. Ample reports indicate that Continue reading →
Shoulder HemiCAP Has the Lowest Revision Rates at 5 Years
Stemmed total shoulder replacement has been the standard of care in modern shoulder replacement for the last decade or so. A traditional shoulder replacement consists of putting a metal rod (stem) and a metal head in the humerus (upper bone in your arm), and a cup shaped plastic surface on your glenoid (the socket in your shoulder). Continue reading →Study Shows New Method of Microfracture for Cartilage Repair is Better
Microfracture is one of the most frequently used cartilage repair techniques especially for athletes looking to get back to sport quickly. Continue reading →Comparison of BMS Techniques: Microfracture, NanoFx & K-Wire
Microfracture is one of the most frequently used cartilage repair techniques. According to a comparative study performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery Continue reading →Patient Guide to Toe Arthritis
A small group of expert surgeons who together have performed more than 1000 surgical procedures since 2005 using the Toe HemiCAP® System were recently asked to share their experience in form of a survey.The group included male and female orthopaedic (MD) and podiatric surgeons (DPM) who were in practice performing foot and ankle surgery for more than 17 years on average. Together, their expertise is based on over 100 years diagnosing and treating patients with foot and ankle problem
Surgeons were asked about their experience with the Toe HemiCAP and ToeMotion implants, as well as different toe fusion systems. Their response provided insight into the
- Return to work and activity
- Pain relief and functional improvements
- Length of the procedure and hospital stay
- Typical recovery with physiotherapy and rehabilitation
If you are considering surgery as an option for the treatment of painful toe arthritis, this survey may provide additional information to help you make an informed decision. It may also be helpful in guiding you towards a series of questions you may want to ask your doctor before deciding on the course of your treatment.
Expert Opinion: Toe Hemiarthroplasty vs. Fusion
The Obesity & Arthritis Connection
There are many things that can accelerate or make arthritis worse. One of the most problematic accelerators is Obesity. By definition, obesity means that a person’s body weight is 20% higher than it should be and they have a body mass index (BMI) over 30. If a person’s BMI is between 25 & 29.9, they are considered overweight. Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis, which affects nearly 1 out of every 5 adults in the US. Reports show that by 2030, it’s estimated that over 67 million adults will suffer from osteoarthritis, a whopping 20% of the US population. Obesity can not only accelerate the progression of the disease but osteoarthritis can be much more severe for the obese and overweight and is just one more reason why weight loss is so important.It’s a well-known fact that each pound you lose reduces the pressure on your knee joints by 4 pounds. Once cartilage is lost the damage cannot be undone. However, weight loss can and controlling your weight be very beneficial by slowing the progression of the disease. The larger the weight loss, the more intense an effect it has on your joints, reducing knee degeneration and slowing osteoarthritis. For example, every 11lbs a woman loses (2 BMI Points)
, the risk of developing OA dropped greater than 50%.The Arthritis Foundation says that, “obesity is the number one preventable risk
factor for osteoarthritis.” Exercising on its own may not be the solution to weight loss though, especially if working out or being active is too painful. Diet plays a very large role in shedding the pounds and is particularly important in reducing the stress on your joints so that activity becomes less problematic. By combining healthy eating habits (i.e. vegetables and fruit) and drinking lots of water with exercise will aid in weight loss.Sources
http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/arthritis.htm
http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/comorbidities/obesity-arthritis/osteoarthritis-and-obesity.php
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-11/rson-mrw112315.php
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/112136/20151201/weight-loss-may-protect-against-knee-cartilage-degeneration.htm
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Marrow Stimulation Expert Opinion: What have we learned after 60 years of drilling for answers?
WristMotion Expert Opinion: Alternative to Four Corner Fusion
Passionate Runner Overcomes Knee Pain with HemiCAP
Terri & Letia meeting in Boston!
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Competitive Softball Player Overcomes Shoulder Pain with HemiCAP!
Let us introduce you to Mark, our latest Shoulder HemiCAP Story:
Continue reading →Has the Shoulder Joint Evolved to Throw?
According to a recent article in the American Journal of Orthopaedics, it’s being argued that Continue reading →Motion Preserving Wrist Arthroplasty: Expert Opinions in Joint Preservation
Today, the most common treatment choices for advanced stages of SLAC and SNAC wrist include Continue reading →
Don’t Wait to take off the Weight!
Just like added weight can put more pressure on your joints, losing weight has a Continue reading →
Microfracture: Expert Opinions in Joint Preservation
In the US, approximately 80,000 microfracture procedures are performed each year
with the estimated number being much larger. However, in 2015, the Journal of Arthroscopy (JARS) published editorials calling into question whether there was evidence to support the continued use of microfracture as a joint preservation method because new evidence on subchondral bone disruption and marrow channel access have highlighted the mechanical and design shortfalls in traditional microfracture procedures. This recent Expert Opinion Review summarizes the contemporary literature.New Microfracture Study:
Considering that microfracture surgery is one of the most frequently used procedures for cartilage repair, the Hospital for Special Surgery in conjunction with Cornell University recently performed a comparative study where researchers found that smaller diameter instruments (Nanofracture®) showed the best prospects of accessing repair cells and were substantially less damaging when compared to traditional microfracture/k-wire instruments.
Based on their findings showing considerable differences, the authors concluded that the choice of cartilage repair technique should be carefully considered.
Alcohol & Arthritis: Can Your Joints get a hangover too?
Everyone knows that alcohol can damage the liver, but did you know that excessive amounts of alcohol can have lasting effects for those suffering with painful joints & arthritis? While you may have recovered from all of the adult beverages you consumed over the holidays, your joints could still be suffering.Alcohol is a diuretic (a drug or substance that increases the passing of urine) that forces your body to lose water, which in turn, dehydrates your ligaments & tissues. Your joints rely heavily on having sufficient fluids to move smoothly & function properly so your ligaments, which contain a lot of water, are usually the first structures in the body to be affected when dehydration begins. Because of this, your joints will have insufficient fluids to provide the smooth, soft cushion needed for movement and in turn can result in agonizing joint pain, especially for those with underlying arthritis symptoms.
Not only can mixing different types of alcohol get you in trouble (Beer before liquor), but mixing alcohol with certain arthritis medications can cause real problems for your body too. Certain long-term rheumatoid arthritis medicines, such as DMARDs, can cause liver damage on their own but when mixed with alcohol, your odds for liver damage increase exponentially.
Though it has not yet been conclusively proven, many doctors believe there is a real connection between drinking alcohol & joint pain and suggest drinking in moderation. It may not be necessary to forego alcohol all together but drinking in moderation can minimize joint dehydration, allowing your joints to function normally.According to WebMD wine drinkers may be the exception. According to the article, wine didn’t result in an increased risk of gout or arthritis, which is good news for the wine crowd! Keep in mind that excess alcohol may leave you with a joint hangover long after your head has cleared and don’t forget to Hydrate!
Sources
http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20040415/beer-spirits-increase-gout-risk
http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/alcohol-effects-arthritis-joint/2015/08/18/id/670682/
http://www.lookatyourdrinking.com/you-and-alcohol/physical-effects.aspx#Alcoholenreuma
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7 Natural Remedies for Arthritis Relief
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Avoid Joint Pain with these 5 Safety Tips for Fall Cleanup
The weather is cooling down, trees are changing color and the wind and rain are knocking the leaves down at a rapid pace. Yards are covered with this autumn mess making yard work inevitable. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2014, there were almost 50,000 raking related injuries reported in the US with close to 500,000 ladder injuries. Common yard work activities can lead to pulled muscles, joint pain, torn ligaments and a sore back.Use these tips to help avoid injuries:
- Stretch – Remember to warm up your muscles and stretch before beginning yard work
- Use the Right Equipment – Use a rake that is the right size and length for your height.
- Take Breaks – Every so often your body will need a rest. Rehydrate & Stretch to alleviate muscle strain
- Use Proper Form – When raking, make sure to stand up straight and avoid slouching over. Use your legs instead of your back. (don’t bend at the waist, but bend at the knees). Also switch arms every so often.
- Practice Ladder Safety – Climb ladders slow & steady to help avoid falling. Check your ladder for loose screws and hinges and make sure to select the proper ladder for the job and to position it correctly before climbing to clean out gutters. (One to four rule)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE TEAM AT ARTHROSURFACE!
Sources
http://newsroom.aaos.org/media-resources/news/orthopaedic-surgeons-offer-safety-tips-for-fall-cleaning.htm
Ice Climber Succeeds with Shoulder HemiCAP
Joe is a market research consultant and extreme rock & ice climber from Connecticut, who, until about a year ago, suffered
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WristMotion Patient Returns to Competitive Softball
We’d like to introduce you to Jerry! Continue reading →Science Reconfirms Benefits of Shoulder Inlay Glenoid Arthroplasty For Active Patients
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We’d like to introduce you to our newest Shoulder HemiCAP Patient Testimonial, David Kull. He shares his journey below:OsteoMate Foot Tech Guide
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Arthrosurface Launches OsteoMATE for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Hand
Franklin, MA., April 26, 2017 – Arthrosurface, Inc. today announced the first surgery using the new OsteoMATE arthrodesis
Continue reading →BaseCAP One Pager
NanoFx Flyer
OVO Stemless Total Shoulder Technique Guide
Arthrosurface at the Orthopedic Summit
Arthrosurface will be exhibiting Continue reading →
Comparative Data Shows Nanofracture Superiority
Recent publications from The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York (1) and the University of Sassari in Italy (2) compared NanoFx® to microfracture and k-wires for marrow stimulation and its effect on the subchondral bone architecture. The HSS study demonstrated that larger instruments caused more disruption to the bone and the Italian results showed that the deeper NanoFx® (Nanofracture) perforations led to a better restoration of the subchondral bone architecture at 6 months. An additional concern highlighted in the Zedde et al. publication was that 75% of the microfracture subjects had subchondral cysts, whereas no cysts were found in the Nanofracture group.Within the past 10 years, the Sports Medicine community has shifted its focus away from the tissue that eventually fills the defect area and towards the osteochondral unit. As the HSS article commented, “any technique that can change the structure of the subchondral bone has the potential to affect the biomechanics of the osteochondral unit, the repair process, and the overall cartilage resurfacing outcome.” Similar to the construction of a house, the foundation has become just as important, if not more, than the roof.
Marrow stimulation remains one of the most common first-line treatment options for cartilage defects. However, the decline in clinical outcomes seen with microfracture at 18-36 months after the procedure22-28 continues to drive surgeons to search for a new alternative to the standard of care. The research highlights three key elements that affect outcomes when performing marrow stimulation techniques:
- Channel depth
- Channel diameter and
- Subchondral bone disruption
Chen et al demonstrated that to access the marrow-rich subarticular spongiosa, a depth greater than 6mm was best. Hoemann and colleagues assessed the bone disruption of awls and found that the larger and deeper the awls went, the more compaction damage there was to the lesion surface. In 2014, Eldracher et al. compared marrow stimulation using 1.0 or 1.8mm drills at a standardized depth of 10 mm in an ovine model.20 The smaller 1.0mm subchondral drill holes that reflected the physiological trabecular distance significantly improved osteochondral repair in a translational model more effectively than larger drill holes.
The goal of marrow stimulation is to perforate the bone to allow access to the marrow compartment which contains the stem cells, growth factors and healing proteins necessary to form a superclot that includes the essential biological elements needed to initiate a repair of the defect site. Increasing type II collagen and reducing type I is also seen as vital to the development of a more robust cartilage-like tissue. When the data from these various sources is combined with the Nanofracture® comparative data from HSS and the University of Sassari, a clear picture for a more successful marrow stimulation repair emerges. The ideal instrument must be able to perforate deeply into the bone, have a diameter of 1mm to match the trabecular distance, do so without disrupting the subchondral bone unit, self-seal to avoid cyst formation all while stimulating type II collagen synthesis in the defect area to improve biological healing.
Nanofracture:
Smaller, Deeper, Better is not simply a marketing slogan but rather the criteria for a new standard of care in marrow stimulation.
References
- Gianakos AL, Yasui Y, Fraser EJ, Ross KA, Prado MP, Fortier LA, Kennedy JG. The Effect of Different Bone Marrow Stimulation Techniques on Human Talar Subchondral Bone: A Micro-Computed Tomography Evaluation. Arthroscopy. 2016 Oct;32(10):2110-2117. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.03.028. PubMed PMID: 27234650.
Publisher: http://www.arthroscopyjournal.org/article/S0749-8063(16)00269-3/abstract
- Zedde P, Cudoni S, Giachetti G, Manunta ML, Masala G, Brunetti A, Manunta AF. Subchondral bone remodeling: comparing nanofracture with microfracture. An ovine in vivo study. Joints. 2016 Aug 18;4(2):87-93.
Publisher: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4993551/
Microfracture Surgery and Your Return to Sports
Microfracture surgery is very common for athletes, especially at the college and professional levels, due to the physically demanding nature of their careers (Damaged cartilage in athletes is no Continue reading →New Extremity Products are Driving Growth for Arthrosurface
FRANKLIN, Mass., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Arthrosurface® announced today that at the September 27, 2016 American Society for Podiatric Surgery (ASPS) meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, the new CheckMATE® 3.0 Toe Fusion Plate was launched for end stage toe arthritis. One study showed that 35%-60% of the population over 65 years old has osteoarthritis of the big toe, making this a common problem. The CheckMATE® toe fusion plate was designed to offer advantages over existing systems by including features to make the plate low-profile, yet strong, rigid, and faster to implant, reducing surgical time and improving patient comfort. These features may also provide cost savings to the healthcare system and other clinical benefits to the patient. Arthrosurface is advancing patient care in the extremities market with a special focus in foot and ankle applications. Using evidence based designs that reference scientific literature, combined with clinical input from expert surgeon design teams, the Arthrosurface® extremities portfolio has expanded significantly over the past several years to provide innovative options for both surgeons and patients.
New Motion Preserving Wrist Implant hits 1 year Milestone [Press Release]
FRANKLIN, Mass., Sept. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In May of 2015 the new motion preserving WristMotion™ hemiarthroplasty implant from Arthrosurface, Inc. (www.arthrosurface.com) was launched. The following month, the first patients were treated by the three co-developing surgeons, Continue reading →
When Can You Return to Activity After Toe HemiCAP Surgery?
Have you ever wondered how much time it took other Toe HemiCAP Patients to return to their favorite activities after surgery? The chart below was compiled to help answer your questions.
Typical Patient Function & Activity Milestones after Hemiarthroplasty or Total Toe Replacement
Based on their experience, surgeons rated the time it took for patients to achieve certain milestones after surgery such as driving a car, walking in shoes and returning to work, activity or sport. Typically, patients are able to perform the activities of daily life, including returning to work, 2-6 weeks after surgery.
Following Toe HemiCAP® hemiarthroplasty, or ToeMotion® Total Toe replacement, no restrictions on job, sports or activity were recommended. Following these procedures, most patients are expected to return to work within 2 weeks after surgery (66.7%) or within a 15-30 day range (33.3%). The time to return to work was classified as equal or faster than cheilectomy, faster than other implants and faster than fusion. Sports participation was started at a mean of 49.3 days and the satisfaction regarding the return to sport and an active lifestyle was rated as Excellent (66.7%), Very good (33.3%) or Good (16.7%).
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Shoulder Pain Relieved with HemiCAP Implant
Let us introduce you to Dave, our newest Shoulder HemiCAP Patient Testimonial.
Continue reading →Expert Opinions: Toe Hemiarthroplasty vs. Fusion
The standard
of care for advanced toe arthritis has always been Continue reading →Toe Clinical Survey Outcomes
Shoulder HemiCAP Inlay Arthroplasty Showed Lowest Comparative Revision Rate at the 5 Years Mark
Stemmed shoulder replacement has been the standard of care in modern shoulder arthroplasty. Ample reports indicate that Continue reading →
Shoulder HemiCAP Has the Lowest Revision Rates at 5 Years
Stemmed total shoulder replacement has been the standard of care in modern shoulder replacement for the last decade or so. A traditional shoulder replacement consists of putting a metal rod (stem) and a metal head in the humerus (upper bone in your arm), and a cup shaped plastic surface on your glenoid (the socket in your shoulder). Continue reading →Study Shows New Method of Microfracture for Cartilage Repair is Better
Microfracture is one of the most frequently used cartilage repair techniques especially for athletes looking to get back to sport quickly. Continue reading →Comparison of BMS Techniques: Microfracture, NanoFx & K-Wire
Microfracture is one of the most frequently used cartilage repair techniques. According to a comparative study performed at the Hospital for Special Surgery Continue reading →Patient Guide to Toe Arthritis
A small group of expert surgeons who together have performed more than 1000 surgical procedures since 2005 using the Toe HemiCAP® System were recently asked to share their experience in form of a survey.The group included male and female orthopaedic (MD) and podiatric surgeons (DPM) who were in practice performing foot and ankle surgery for more than 17 years on average. Together, their expertise is based on over 100 years diagnosing and treating patients with foot and ankle problem
Surgeons were asked about their experience with the Toe HemiCAP and ToeMotion implants, as well as different toe fusion systems. Their response provided insight into the
- Return to work and activity
- Pain relief and functional improvements
- Length of the procedure and hospital stay
- Typical recovery with physiotherapy and rehabilitation
If you are considering surgery as an option for the treatment of painful toe arthritis, this survey may provide additional information to help you make an informed decision. It may also be helpful in guiding you towards a series of questions you may want to ask your doctor before deciding on the course of your treatment.
Expert Opinion: Toe Hemiarthroplasty vs. Fusion
The Obesity & Arthritis Connection
There are many things that can accelerate or make arthritis worse. One of the most problematic accelerators is Obesity. By definition, obesity means that a person’s body weight is 20% higher than it should be and they have a body mass index (BMI) over 30. If a person’s BMI is between 25 & 29.9, they are considered overweight. Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis, which affects nearly 1 out of every 5 adults in the US. Reports show that by 2030, it’s estimated that over 67 million adults will suffer from osteoarthritis, a whopping 20% of the US population. Obesity can not only accelerate the progression of the disease but osteoarthritis can be much more severe for the obese and overweight and is just one more reason why weight loss is so important.It’s a well-known fact that each pound you lose reduces the pressure on your knee joints by 4 pounds. Once cartilage is lost the damage cannot be undone. However, weight loss can and controlling your weight be very beneficial by slowing the progression of the disease. The larger the weight loss, the more intense an effect it has on your joints, reducing knee degeneration and slowing osteoarthritis. For example, every 11lbs a woman loses (2 BMI Points)
, the risk of developing OA dropped greater than 50%.The Arthritis Foundation says that, “obesity is the number one preventable risk
factor for osteoarthritis.” Exercising on its own may not be the solution to weight loss though, especially if working out or being active is too painful. Diet plays a very large role in shedding the pounds and is particularly important in reducing the stress on your joints so that activity becomes less problematic. By combining healthy eating habits (i.e. vegetables and fruit) and drinking lots of water with exercise will aid in weight loss.Sources
http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/arthritis.htm
http://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/comorbidities/obesity-arthritis/osteoarthritis-and-obesity.php
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-11/rson-mrw112315.php
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/112136/20151201/weight-loss-may-protect-against-knee-cartilage-degeneration.htm
Glenojet One Pager
Marrow Stimulation Expert Opinion: What have we learned after 60 years of drilling for answers?
WristMotion Expert Opinion: Alternative to Four Corner Fusion
Passionate Runner Overcomes Knee Pain with HemiCAP
Terri & Letia meeting in Boston!
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Microfracture: Expert Opinions in Joint Preservation
In the US, approximately 80,000 microfracture procedures are performed each year
with the estimated number being much larger. However, in 2015, the Journal of Arthroscopy (JARS) published editorials calling into question whether there was evidence to support the continued use of microfracture as a joint preservation method because new evidence on subchondral bone disruption and marrow channel access have highlighted the mechanical and design shortfalls in traditional microfracture procedures. This recent Expert Opinion Review summarizes the contemporary literature.New Microfracture Study:
Considering that microfracture surgery is one of the most frequently used procedures for cartilage repair, the Hospital for Special Surgery in conjunction with Cornell University recently performed a comparative study where researchers found that smaller diameter instruments (Nanofracture®) showed the best prospects of accessing repair cells and were substantially less damaging when compared to traditional microfracture/k-wire instruments.
Based on their findings showing considerable differences, the authors concluded that the choice of cartilage repair technique should be carefully considered.
Alcohol & Arthritis: Can Your Joints get a hangover too?
Everyone knows that alcohol can damage the liver, but did you know that excessive amounts of alcohol can have lasting effects for those suffering with painful joints & arthritis? While you may have recovered from all of the adult beverages you consumed over the holidays, your joints could still be suffering.Alcohol is a diuretic (a drug or substance that increases the passing of urine) that forces your body to lose water, which in turn, dehydrates your ligaments & tissues. Your joints rely heavily on having sufficient fluids to move smoothly & function properly so your ligaments, which contain a lot of water, are usually the first structures in the body to be affected when dehydration begins. Because of this, your joints will have insufficient fluids to provide the smooth, soft cushion needed for movement and in turn can result in agonizing joint pain, especially for those with underlying arthritis symptoms.
Not only can mixing different types of alcohol get you in trouble (Beer before liquor), but mixing alcohol with certain arthritis medications can cause real problems for your body too. Certain long-term rheumatoid arthritis medicines, such as DMARDs, can cause liver damage on their own but when mixed with alcohol, your odds for liver damage increase exponentially.
Though it has not yet been conclusively proven, many doctors believe there is a real connection between drinking alcohol & joint pain and suggest drinking in moderation. It may not be necessary to forego alcohol all together but drinking in moderation can minimize joint dehydration, allowing your joints to function normally.According to WebMD wine drinkers may be the exception. According to the article, wine didn’t result in an increased risk of gout or arthritis, which is good news for the wine crowd! Keep in mind that excess alcohol may leave you with a joint hangover long after your head has cleared and don’t forget to Hydrate!
Sources
http://www.webmd.com/arthritis/news/20040415/beer-spirits-increase-gout-risk
http://www.newsmax.com/FastFeatures/alcohol-effects-arthritis-joint/2015/08/18/id/670682/
http://www.lookatyourdrinking.com/you-and-alcohol/physical-effects.aspx#Alcoholenreuma
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Avoid Joint Pain with these 5 Safety Tips for Fall Cleanup
The weather is cooling down, trees are changing color and the wind and rain are knocking the leaves down at a rapid pace. Yards are covered with this autumn mess making yard work inevitable. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2014, there were almost 50,000 raking related injuries reported in the US with close to 500,000 ladder injuries. Common yard work activities can lead to pulled muscles, joint pain, torn ligaments and a sore back.Use these tips to help avoid injuries:
- Stretch – Remember to warm up your muscles and stretch before beginning yard work
- Use the Right Equipment – Use a rake that is the right size and length for your height.
- Take Breaks – Every so often your body will need a rest. Rehydrate & Stretch to alleviate muscle strain
- Use Proper Form – When raking, make sure to stand up straight and avoid slouching over. Use your legs instead of your back. (don’t bend at the waist, but bend at the knees). Also switch arms every so often.
- Practice Ladder Safety – Climb ladders slow & steady to help avoid falling. Check your ladder for loose screws and hinges and make sure to select the proper ladder for the job and to position it correctly before climbing to clean out gutters. (One to four rule)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE TEAM AT ARTHROSURFACE!
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