Arizona Orthopedic & Fracture Surgeons

Arizona Orthopedic & Fracture Surgeons AZOFS offers orthopedic specialty services, prevention, diagnosis, & treatment of injuries & diseases of the musculoskeletal system, bones, joints, muscles.

07/28/2026

Surgeon decision-making and implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty: association of training, experience, and robotic-assisted surgical innovation with implant selection.

Implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a critical yet variable aspect of surgical decision-making, associated with both patient characteristics and surgeon-related factors. With the increasing integration of surgical innovations such as robotic-assisted techniques, unders...

07/21/2026

Rates of Total Joint Replacement in the United States: Future Projections to 2020 2040 Using the National Inpatient Sample.

Significant increases in use of THA and TKA are expected in the United States in the future, if the current trend continues. The increased use is evident across age groups in both females and males. A policy change may be needed to meet increased demand

07/14/2026

GLP-1 treatments may reduce knee replacement surgery rates.

GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, used for the treatment of diabetes, and more recently, weight loss, are associated with a significantly lower long term risk of knee replacement surgery as a result of osteoarthritis, finds an analysis of medical records data, published in the open access journal Region...

Exercises to Help With Hip Tendonitis.
06/30/2026

Exercises to Help With Hip Tendonitis.

Exercises for hip tendonitis focus on reducing pain and enhancing mobility by strengthening the hip flexors. These targeted movements help prevent future irritation and improve overall hip function.

Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows.
06/23/2026

Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows.

Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.

Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears provides good clinical outcomes despite high re-tear r...
06/19/2026

Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior massive rotator cuff tears provides good clinical outcomes despite high re-tear rate in the mid-term.

Arthroscopic repair of posterosuperior MRCT provides significant pain and function improvement. Despite a high retear rate, mid-term clinical results remain favorable, with low complication and revision rates.

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.
06/12/2026

Best Exercises for Acute Pain.

When you have acute pain, it may seem like the last thing you should do is exercise. But depending on the pain, certain movements can be a great idea, provided you get the green light from your doctor.

What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?
06/05/2026

What Is Rotator Cuff Pain?

Rotator cuff pain is felt at the front and side of your shoulder and upper arm. It can be caused by tendinitis, tears, or tendinosis and can lead to problems like restricted arm movement.

Broken Hip Recovery.
05/29/2026

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...

Removing the sling reduces pain immediately after shoulder surgeryA broad arm .
05/05/2026

Removing the sling reduces pain immediately after shoulder surgery
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A broad arm sling is traditionally applied following shoulder surgery for protection of repair and ‘for comfort’. It has never been proved however that the use of a sling actually leads to reduced pain. The aim of our prospective study was to quantify a patient's immediate post-surgical pain wit...

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