Dr Chris Hoedt

05/31/2026

Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of lite...

05/24/2026

Broken Hip Recovery

Recovering from a broken hip typically involves surgery followed by physical therapy to restore mobility and strength. Early movement after surgery is crucial for regaining function and preventing complications. While pain usually lessens after four to six weeks, it can take up to a year to fully re...

05/17/2026

One of the world`s most common knee surgeries does not help and may even be harmful

Trimming a degenerated meniscus, or partial meniscectomy, is one the most common orthopedic surgeries in the world. Partial meniscectomy does not improve patient symptoms or function, reveals a 10-year follow-up of the FIDELITY, a placebo-surgery controlled trial published in the New England Journal...

05/10/2026

Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here`s what the evidence says

Knee osteoarthritis is a complex disease that affects the whole joint, including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. When pain persists, many people look for quick, convenient options, such as injections. Clinics offer several types of knee injections. Some are heavily marketed with promises to....

05/05/2026

Symptomatic Manifestations of Hip Dysplasia in Young Adults: How do Patients Present Before or After Surgery? Results from a Social Media Cohort

This study aimed to analyse the symptomatic differences of hip dysplasia before or after separate surgical interventions, including pain location and characteristics, severity, patient-reported outcomes, and a body pain diagram. A REDCap-based survey was distributed through social media from October...

04/28/2026

Anterior Hip Anatomy for the Open Hip Preservation Surgeon

04/21/2026

Acute total hip arthroplasty for anterior hip fracture dislocation: a case report

Hip fracture–dislocations accompanied by femoral head or acetabular fractures remain challenging, and the optimal treatment strategy is still controversial. Anterior hip fracture–dislocations are particularly rare, and reports describing acute total hip arthroplasty (THA) for this injury pattern...

04/14/2026

Surgical management techniques for avascular necrosis of the femoral head: a systematic review

Early surgical intervention for avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head can preserve the hip joint and delay the need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, the purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of various surgical modalities to treat femoral head AVN as assessed by THA-fre...

04/07/2026

11 Common Hip Pain and Injuries in Athletes

Muscle strain, or pulled muscle, occurs when a muscle is overstretched or torn. In athletes, this type of injury is common in the hip and groin area due to fatigue, overuse, or the improper use of a muscle. The failure to warm up before exercise also contributes to the problem.