Current Practice Patterns in Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Among Members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Abstract A poll was conducted at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons to determine current practices among its members in primary total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty. This article summarizes the audience responses to a number of multiple choice...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2010-09, Vol.25 (6), p.2-4
Main Authors: Berry, Daniel J., MD, Bozic, Kevin J., MD, MBA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - methods
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip - rehabilitation
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee - methods
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee - rehabilitation
current practice patterns
Data Collection
Hemostasis, Surgical
Humans
Orthopedics
Perioperative Care
Practice Patterns, Physicians' - trends
Prosthesis-Related Infections - prevention & control
Societies, Medical
total hip arthroplasty
total knee arthroplasty
United States
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Summary:Abstract A poll was conducted at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons to determine current practices among its members in primary total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty. This article summarizes the audience responses to a number of multiple choice questions concerning perioperative management and operative practice patterns and preferences including anesthetic choices, blood management, surgical approaches, implant selection, implant fixation, bearing surface choice, postoperative rehabilitation, recommended postoperative activity restrictions, and antibiotic prophylaxis.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2010.04.033