AAHKS Amplified American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

In this 3-part podcast series, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Jonathan Danoff, Dr. Matt Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Peter Caccavallo and Dr. William Wallace to provide education regarding the importance of perioperative optimization, how various modifiable risk factors can be addressed, as well as how patients can prepare for their upcoming joint replacement operation. The discussion includes guidance on risk factors such as nasal colonization with bacteria, antibiotic allergy and medication selection, how to set up the home prior to surgery, and the importance of pre-operative rehabilitation. For more guidance and resources for patients, please visit our Patient Education site at hipknee.aahks.org.

 

 

In This Episode:



Jonathan R. Danoff, MD

Matthew W. Bullock, DO, MPT

Brett R. Levine, MD, MS

Peter Caccavallo, MD

William Wallace, MD

In this 3-part podcast series, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Jonathan Danoff, Dr. Matt Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Peter Caccavallo and Dr. William Wallace to provide education regarding the importance of perioperative optimization, how various modifiable risk factors can be addressed, as well as how patients can prepare for their upcoming joint replacement operation. The discussion includes guidance on risk factors such as hypercoaguability or thromboembolic history, management of immunosuppressive medications, dental care, anemia, intraarticular injections, and mental health disorders. For more guidance and resources for patients, please visit our Patient Education site at hipknee.aahks.org.

In This Episode

Jonathan R. Danoff, MD

Matthew W. Bullock, DO, MPT

Brett R. Levine, MD, MS

Peter Caccavallo, MD

William Wallace, MD

In this 3-part podcast series, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Jonathan Danoff, Dr. Matt Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by experienced Perioperative Internal Medicine Physicians Dr. Peter Caccavallo and Dr. William Wallace to provide education regarding the importance of perioperative optimization, how various modifiable risk factors can be addressed, as well as how patients can prepare for their upcoming joint replacement operation. The discussion includes guidance on risk factors such as nicotine use, obesity, malnutrition, and diabetes management. For more guidance and resources for patients, please visit our Patient Education site at hipknee.aahks.org.

In This Episode

Jonathan R. Danoff, MD

Matthew W. Bullock, DO, MPT

Brett R. Levine, MD, MS

Peter Caccavallo, MD

William Wallace, MD

 

In this episode, Patient and Public Relations Committee members Dr. Arjun Saxena, Dr. Matthew Bullock and Chair Dr. Brett Levine are joined by Nurse Navigator Elise Teets and Joint Replacement Program Manager Kristie Kelley to provide education surrounding discharge options for patients following their total joint replacement. The discussion includes guidance on rehabilitation, home care, medication and day to day activities following surgery. For more guidance and resources for patients, please visit our Patient Education site at hipknee.aahks.org.

In This Episode



Matthew W. Bullock, DO, MPT, AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee

Brett R. Levine, MD, MS, Chair, AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee

Arjun Saxena, MD, MBA, AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee

Kristie Kelley, Joint Replacement Program Manager, Marshall Orthopaedics

Elise Teets, NP, Lead Nurse Navigator, Rothman Institute

This paper was presented at the 30th AAHKS Annual Meeting and was awarded the Lawrence D. Dorr Surgical Techniques & Technologies Award. The discussion in this episode covers the combination of large heads and small acetabular components in total hip arthroplasty and the risk of early and long-term implant failure. The study looked at 825 patients from 2000 to 2016 with 10 year follow up. Read the abstract here.

In This Episode

Stefano A. Bini, MD

Joseph D. Maratt, MD

Courtney E. Baker, MD

Robert T. Trousdale, MD