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The American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) released its fourth annual report on hip and knee arthroplasty data. 

A study published in the Nov. 1 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery compares the use of peripheral nerve blockade (PNB) against two variations of periarticular infiltration (PAI) as part of a multimodal analgesia pathway for total hip arthroplasty (THA). 

The Leapfrog Group has released its Fall 2017 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assigns grade ratings to 2,632 general acute-care hospitals in the United States. 

Data from a study published online in The Spine Journal suggest that pharmacologic prophylaxis may not significantly reduce venous thromboembolism (VTE) following spine surgery, but may increase other risks. 

According to a study published online in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, negative T-scale value may predict poorer clinical outcomes and higher retear rates for certain patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears. 

A study published online in The American Journal of Sports Medicine looks at mid-term outcomes for patients who have undergone primary hip arthroscopic labral repair. 

Data from a study published in the Oct. 18 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggest that minimal incision total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed by a high-volume surgeon may offer little long-term benefit over a standard incision approach. 

Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists suggests that opioid use among hip and knee arthroplasty patients decreased by one-third between 2006 and 2014. 

According to a study published in the Oct. 18, 2017, issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, use of highly cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) liners may be associated with greater implant survival rates compared to conventional bearing surfaces for total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients.