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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.
Dr. Della Valle receives the Hip Society’s Frank Stinchfield Award
Dr. Della Valle was recently awarded the Hip Society’s Frank Stinchfield Award. The prestigious award is given annually to recognize research that demonstrates an outstanding contribution concerning hip problems. Dr. Della Valle received the award for his study to determine whether the femoral head size affects dislocation rates among patients undergoing revision hip arthroplasty.
Dr. Della Valle and his colleagues followed 184 patients from seven different centers for two to five years after surgery. Half of the patient group had 32mm femoral head implants, while the other half had 36/40mm femoral head implants. Those patients within the larger femoral head group demonstrated a dislocation rate of 1.1% versus an 8.7% dislocation rate among those with the smaller femoral head size.
The study found that a large femoral head can significantly reduce dislocation rates in patients undergoing revision total hip, without increasing linear polyethylene wear or decreasing quality-of-life outcomes. As a result the authors now routinely use large femoral heads with a highly cross-linked polyethylene acetabular liner in all revision hip arthroplasty procedures.
Arthritis Today article features Dr. Della Valle
Dr. Della Valle is featured in a recent article in Arthritis Today that discusses the best hip replacement options for younger patients.
New York Times article features Dr. Della Valle
Dr. Della Valle is featured in a recent New York Times article. The article discusses hip resurfacing surgery and patients who are a good fit for it.
