Dr. Sean A. Sutphen

09/29/2026

Registry-based model predicts hip fracture risk better than current screening.

A machine-learning tool built from Swedish national health registry data can predict hip fracture risk with high accuracy without an in-person assessment and identifies far more at-risk individuals than current clinical screening practices, according to a study published Aug. 27 in the journal PLOS....

09/22/2026

Causes of Knee Bone Spurs and What You Can Do.

Bone spurs in the knee, also known as osteophytes, often develop due to arthritis and can cause pain and stiffness. Early treatment is important to prevent progression and maintain mobility.

09/15/2026

Study: Variable outcomes of stem cell injections for knee osteoarthritis.

This study suggests that lab-based tests on cultured MSCs may predict MSC potency, so that only MSCs with enhanced therapeutic potential can ultimately be preselected for clinical application in KOA patients.

09/11/2026

On Patriot Day, we remember, reflect, and stand together in unity.

09/07/2026

Is Knee Osteoarthritis an Inevitable Consequence for Athletes after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury?

Behind the technical success of modern ACL surgeries and the effectiveness of “return to sport” protocols lies a reality that the worlds of sports and medicine are only just starting to face: the management of the initial ACL injury with return to sport is not the finish line, but the beginning ...

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/31/2026

Arthroscopic Treatment of Patellar Clunk Syndrome After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Patellar clunk syndrome is a complication of total knee arthroplasty. Surgical treatment with arthroscopic irrigation and debridement and lysis of adhesions is often required when conservative treatment fails. This study examines patient improvement following arthroscopic treatment of patellar clunk...

08/24/2026

Comparative Outcomes of Resurfacing vs Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Comparative Outcomes of Resurfacing vs Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

08/24/2026

Honored to have served as faculty and an invited speaker at the Zimmer Biomet Early Career Surgeon Robotics Course, held at Wrigley Field in Chicago!

I had the privilege of presenting ROSA Knee OptimiZe and sharing perspectives on robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery with the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. The quality of discussions and shared commitment to advancing patient care made this an exceptional day.

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the education of early career surgeons who are shaping the future of robotic knee replacement.

08/17/2026

Hip Abduction Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Body.

Strengthening your hip abductors can prevent injuries and improve mobility. These exercises focus on moving the leg outward to effectively engage and tone the muscles around the hip.