Jonathan M. Vigdorchik, MD

11/11/2025

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11/10/2025

In-Hospital Exposure and Opioids Prescribed After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Opioids are frequently used intraoperatively and during post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) care in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases and are commonly prescribed after surgery despite known adverse effects. This study examined whether in-hospital opioid exposure is related to postoperative opioid pre...

11/03/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

10/15/2025

How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis.

Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an incurable disease in which the cartilage cushion inside a joint breaks down.

10/09/2025

The Femoral Head Edema Zone: A Novel Classification Scheme to Better Predict Osteonecrosis Progression.

This study proposed a new classification, the Edema Zone classification, that uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images to grade the extent of edema in osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). The purpose of the study was 1) to examine how the Edema Zone classification compared to the Japanese I...

10/01/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?

09/24/2025

A patient's own cartilage cells may be the key to promoting healing after hip surgery.

In their study published in the journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the research team collected cartilage removed during hip surgeries.

09/16/2025

What’s surprised orthopedic surgeons the most in recent years? For Dr. Jonathan Vigdorchik, it’s patients’ growing desire for data and technology in their care. From robotics to smart implants to recovery tracking, patients want real-time insights and better ways to stay connected with their care team.
Read more in Becker’s:

Orthopedic surgeons have found themselves surprised by hospitals’ ability to scoop up physician practices and patients’ heightened interest in new technologies. These two surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to share what part of their practice they’ve least expected.  Editor’s note:...

09/15/2025

From surgical robots to AI-driven surgical planning, new technologies are transforming orthopedics. Dr. Jonathan Vigdorchik shares how AI is making surgical planning and office notes faster, more accurate, and more patient-focused.
Read more in Becker’s:

Surgical robots, smart implants and automated surgical planning are three pieces of technology transforming the field of orthopedics.  Three surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to share which recent technological and AI advancements in the orthopedic industry they have found to be the most ...

09/01/2025

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