Archive of the Category 'Research'
Dr. Della Valle’s Study wins the Carl L. Nelson, M.D. Physician in Training Award
The Program Committee of the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association has selected one of Dr. Della Valle’s recent studies as the winner of the Carl L. Nelson, M.D. Physician in Training Award.
Dr. Della Valle will be speaking about the study at the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting on April 15 in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Click here to read an abstract of the study »
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Dr. Della Valle’s Presentation chosen for inclusion in the Best of AAOS
One of Dr. Della Valle’s recent presentations, entitled “Hypoalbuminemia Predicts Joint Infection, Pneumonia, and Readmission After Total Joint Arthroplasty”, has been chosen by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) for inclusion in their Best of AAOS presentation. The Best of AAOS presentation will take place Friday, March 4, at the AAOS Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.
Dual Mobility Implants for an Unstable Total Hip Arthroplasty
In the abstract from his presentation at International Congress for Join Reconstruction’s Pan Pacific Orthoapedic Congress, Dr. Della Valle shares data showing that dual mobility implants are better than constrained liners for patients who present with dislocation after a total hip arthroplasty.
Dr. Della Valle recommends three recent journal articles
Dr. Della Valle recommends the following journal articles that have recently been published:
A new study shows hyaluronic acid knee injections no better than placebo – Click here for abstract.
Study suggests super morbidly obese patients have very high risk of complications after knee replacement – Click here for anstract.
Web information on direct anterior hip replacement may not in many cases be accurate – Click here for abstract.
Welcome to the newest member of the Della Valle Practice!
Dr. Della Valle and his wife Justyna’s dog Chloe has been certified as a therapy dog.
Patients who would like the opportunity to visit with Chloe while in the hospital can request a visit by calling us at 708-236-2738. We will do our best to accommodate.
Research has show that the use of therapy dogs has a positive effect on patients’ pain level and satisfaction with hospital stay after total joint replacement. Click here for the abstract of a recent study.
Dr. Della Valle participates in knee replacement study
Dr. Della Valle recently participated in a study that measured patient satisfaction after a total knee replacement vs a partial knee replacement. The study found that patients were more satisfied with partial knee replacements.
Dr. Della Valle writes, “The data are impressive as were the scientific methods to collect them. Given the importance of patient satisfaction to both those undergoing knee replacement as well as their surgeons, it is a further compelling reason to consider partial knee replacement in patients who are candidates for the procedure.”
Dr. Della Valle receives two prestigious awards at AAOS Annual Meeting
Dr. Della Valle received two awards at this year’s AAOS Annual Meeting.
Dr. Della Valle and Mr. Paul Yi were given The Hip Society Stinchfield Award and Dr. Della Valle and Mr. Matt Tetreault were given The Knee Society Ranawat Award for outstanding contributions to orthopedic research.
For the Stinchfield Award, Dr. Della Valle and Yi researched the diagnosis of infection following hip replacement surgery. They submitted a paper entitled, “Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection in the Early Post-Operative Period Following Total Hip Arthroplasty”.
For the Ranawat Award, Della Valle’s submission was entitled, “Should Prophylactic Antibiotics Be Withheld Prior to Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty to Obtain Appropriate Cultures?” Dr. Della Valle and Mr.Tetreault, along with colleagues at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, researched the effects of antibiotics when given to a patient before his or her hip or knee revision procedure.
In addition to these awards, Dr. Della Valle and his associates presented 11 additional scientific presentations and one scientific exhibit. The exhibit was acknowledged as one of the twenty best of the 2013 AAOS Annual Meeting.
Dr. Della Valle featured on WGN News
Dr. Della Valle was featured on WGN News this week. In the segment, he discusses partial knee replacement and explains how many patients are not aware that it is an option.
The segment from WGN News is below.
Dr. Della Valle interviewed by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine
Dr. Della Valle was recently interviewed by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine. The interview focuses on Dr. Della Valle’s recent study on partial knee replacements and total knee replacements.
Dr. Della Valle’s partial knee replacement surgery featured in Becker’s Spine Review
Dr. Della Valle’s recent study on partial knee replacement is featured in a recent article in Becker’s Spine Review. The study finds that patients who receive full knee replacement surgery are three to four times more likely to have complications than patients who receive partial knee replacement surgery.
