Medical Research

Mr Scott Tulloch regularly contribute their expertise and knowledge in a range of medical forums

See below for the relevant research from a variety of authors.

Article 
ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER ARTHROPLASTY: A TEAM EFFORT

Publication 
THE MAGAZINE OF THE AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHETISTS

Authors
Dr Dwane Jackson Consultant Anaesthetist

Overview
This article outlines the collaborative approach undertaken between anaesthetic and orthopaedic specialists
at Vermont Private Hospital in Victoria to facilitate the successful undertaking of a trial program of enhanced recovery
after total joint arthroplasty.  Click here to view the article.

Article 
The immediate post-operative radiograph is an unreliable measure of coronal plane alignment in total knee replacement

Publication 
FRONTIERS IN SURGERY

Authors
Joshua Petterwood, Michelle M. Dowsey  and Peter F. M. Choong

Overview

This article focuses on the restoration of a neutral mechanical axis is a primary goal of total knee replacement (TKR). A mechanical axis within 3° of neutral has been correlated with improved implant longevity, function, and patient satisfaction. We hypothesize that the immediate post-operative radiograph is an unreliable method of measuring alignment following TKR surgery. Click here to view the article.

Article
OSTEOARTHRITIS and CARTILAGE

Publication 
THE MAGAZINE OF THE AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY OF ANAESTHETISTS

Authors

Mark E. Adams, Martin H Atkinson, Andre~J. Lussier, Jan I. Schultz, Katherine A. Siminovitch, John P. Wade and Michel Zummer

Overview

This article focuses on the role of viscosupplementation with hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc ®) in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a Canadian multicenter trial comparing hylan G-F 20 alone, hylan G-F 20 with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and NSAIDs alone.

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Article 
What’s New in Hip Arthroplasty PDF

Publication 
Specialty Update – THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, INCORPORATED

Authors
BY MICHAEL H. HUO, MD, AND NATHAN F. GILBERT, MD
Specialty Update has been developed in collaboration with the Council of Musculoskeletal Specialty Societies (COMSS) of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Overview
Total hip arthroplasty is one of the most clinically efficacious and cost-effective medical interventions. Surgeons and scientists have continued to produce a tremendous amount of research data related to clinical outcomes, biomaterials, surgical techniques, treatment of complications, and socioeconomic analysis. Between April 2004 and April 2005, fifty-five reports related to total hip arthroplasty were published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American Volume), 140 were published in the Journal of Arthroplasty, and sixty-eight were published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research.

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Article 
Single-incision Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty on an Orthopaedic Table

Publication 
Specialty Update – THE JOURNAL OF BONE AND JOINT SURGERY, INCORPORATED

Authors
Joel M. Matta, MD; Cambize Shahrdar, MD; and Tania Ferguson, MD

Overview
Dislocation remains the leading early complication of total hip arthroplasty; surgical approach and implant positioning have been recognized as factors influencing total hip arthroplasty stability. This article describes a total hip arthroplasty technique done through a single, tissue sparing anterior approach that allows implantation of the femoral and acetabular components without detaching or sectioning any of the muscles and tendons around the hip joint.

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Article 
Elective surgery restrictions eased

Publication 
Ministers Department of Health – media release

Authors
Ministers Department of Health website

Overview
The Australian Government in partnership with states and territories, peak surgical bodies, the AMA and the private hospital sector will be increasing the availability of elective surgery in a safe and carefully considered way which ensures the wellbeing of both patients and healthcare workers. This is possible due to the strong collaboration across governments to build capacity and strengthen the health system to reduce the threat of COVID-19.
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