Jeffrey R. Jaglowski MD, MBA, MSc

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Children get arthritis too, with life-changing effects—but exercise can help.

Children get arthritis too, with life-changing effects—but exercise can help Physical activity is essential for kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but sometimes there's worry it might make their symptoms worse. This condition can cause joint pain, stiffness, and weak muscles, which might stop children from being active. Yet even with these challenges, exercise is benef...

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Direct Anterior Cup-Half Cage for Revision and Complex Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique.

Direct Anterior Cup-Half Cage for Revision and Complex Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: Surgical Technique As surgeons' comfort with the direct anterior approach (DAA) for total hip arthroplasty continues to increase, there is a growing interest in performing complex surgeries through this approach. Acetabular bone loss and/or pelvic discontinuity in the primary or revision setting often requires special...

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA.

Patients with depression may have increased rates of complications after TKA Results presented here showed patients with depression undergoing total knee arthroplasty experienced an increased risk of medical and surgical complications, readmissions and reoperations.

Suture Bacterial Contamination May Contribute to Impaired Healing or Retear After Rotator Cuff Repair, Even Using Arthroscopic Techniques.

Suture Bacterial Contamination May Contribute to Impaired Healing or Retear After Rotator Cuff Repair, Even Using Arthroscopic Techniques Bacterial contamination, as a result of suture contamination, may be associated with rotator cuff retear, or impaired tendon healing, following rotator cuff repair. This represents a potential new area of focus and intervention. Despite an array of rotator cuff repair techniques, from varying suture...

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Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution.

Frozen shoulder research may hold the key to understanding fibrosis resolution Frozen shoulder is a painful and disabling condition affecting the ligaments that form the shoulder joint capsule. Patients experience severe stiffening of their affected shoulder which can last for several years, interfering with activities of daily life.

Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision.

Mapping blood vessel network of the meniscus with high precision Knee operations on the meniscus cartilage are a frequent procedure on a particularly complex part of the human body. Empa researchers want to provide an improved basis for clinicians in order to reduce the risks of the operation. Using 3D models based on micro-computed tomography analyses in the lab...

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Long-acting opioids may be unnecessary in study of total knee replacement.

Long-acting opioids may be unnecessary in study of total knee replacement In a new study, researchers have found that replacing long-acting with immediate-release opioids after total knee replacement surgery resulted in comparable pain management but less nausea-medication usage and less need for residential rehabilitation after hospital discharge.

Exercise apps do not meet older people's needs, according to study.

Exercise apps do not meet older people's needs, according to study There does not appear to be any profound differences between so-called exposure-based CBT and traditional CBT in the treatment of fibromyalgia, according to a study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. Both forms of treatment produced a significant reduction in symptoms in people affected by...

Weird being on the other side of the knife but I can’t say how excited I am to have this behind me. Special thanks to my family and incredible healthcare team for taking such good care of me.

15 years of hip pain, sometimes absolutely unbearable, all gone within a matter of a few hours. If you or someone you know is struggling with arthritis, I highly recommend checking out our newly launched Joint Replacement Educational Series on our YouTube channel. You'll learn more about the recovery process from total joint replacement and how it can change your life for the better.

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Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA.

Gluteal tendinopathy associated with poor 1-year outcomes after posterior THA According to published results, gluteal tendinopathy was commonly observed in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty with the posterior approach and was associated with inferior patient-reported outcomes at 1 year after surgery.

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Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty in older patients: a prospective observational study.

Preoperative frailty predicts postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty in older patients: a prospective observational study Preoperative frailty in older patients is an important risk factor for both acute and chronic pain after TKA, suggesting that frailty assessment should become a necessary procedure before operation, especially in older patients.

Two-Portal Arthroscopic Knotless All-Suture Anchor Posterior Labral Repair.

Two-Portal Arthroscopic Knotless All-Suture Anchor Posterior Labral Repair Isolated posterior shoulder instability accounts for approximately 10% of shoulder instability cases. Patients may present after an acute trauma or with insidious onset and associated posterior shoulder pain. Knotless and all-suture anchor devices have become increasing popular and are often used in...

What types of shoulder surgery are available?

What types of shoulder surgery are available? The shoulder is a mobile and complex joint that is prone to dislocation and injury. Several types of shoulder surgery can address and correct various shoulder symptoms.

Happy to be part of such a great fundraising event!

Congrats to the Giveaway winners and Longest Drive winner from this past week's Spring Fever Golf Classic at Bay Oaks Country Club. Thanks again to the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a great event. We are looking forward to a long standing partnership!

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain.

10 Exercises to Help Relieve Knee Pain Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, calf raises, and other leg lift variations.

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JPMorgan Launches Specialized Sports Investment Banking Division - Profluence JPMorgan Chase has established a specialized division focused on sports investment banking, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning...

Updated EULAR recommendations for hip and knee osteoarthritis.

Updated EULAR recommendations for hip and knee osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA) affects more than 500 million people worldwide. The disease is age-related, and usually starts to affect people in middle age. For elderly people, OA is the most common cause of disability, resulting in pain, limited mobility, and impacts on participation in both social and work....

Newest technology in Joint Replacement- DePuy Velys robotic assisted joint surgery soon to come.....

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The “Inside-Out” Anterior Osteotomy of the Proximal Femur via the Direct Anterior Approach in Revision Hip Arthroplasty.

The “Inside-Out” Anterior Osteotomy of the Proximal Femur via the Direct Anterior Approach in Revision Hip Arthroplasty We describe an anterior proximal femur osteotomy technique starting from the inside of the femoral canal at the bone-implant interface and heading outward. The technique is used in conjunction with the extended direct anterior approach and allows direct access to and visualization of the anterior, m...

Increased Age, Operative Time, ASA Classification, Functional Dependency, and Comorbidity Burden are Risk Factors for Adverse Events after Meniscectomy and Meniscus Repair: 10 Year Analysis of 64,223 Patients.

Increased Age, Operative Time, ASA Classification, Functional Dependency, and Comorbidity Burden are Risk Factors for Adverse Events after Meniscectomy and Meniscus Repair: 10 Year Analysis of 64,223 Patients To utilize the NSQIP database to identify risk factors for 30-day adverse events and hospital readmission following isolated and unilateral meniscectomy or meniscus repair.