Karthik Jonna MD

01/19/2026

Groundbreaking Five-Year Study Confirms Stability of the Novel Reverse Hip Replacement System (Reverse HRS) Design.

This novel reverse total hip arthroplasty (RTHA) design has been developed with enhanced mechanical stability at extremes of motion by reversing the articulating surfaces using a femoral cup and acetabular ball. The purpose of this study was to assess the implant-bone fixation using radiostereometri...

01/12/2026

Hip Weakness May Contribute to Knee Pain.

The movement and stability of your hips and knees work together and share several muscles. The hip is a ball and socket joint and is a major weight-bearing joint in the body. There are many ligamentous attachments that add to the stability of your hip.

01/05/2026

Hip Fracture Dangers and Mortality Rates.

A hip fracture, more common in older people, can reduce a person's ability to live independently and possibly shorten their life as well. If you are older and have a hip fracture, reduced mobility can lead to bed sores, blood clots in the legs or lungs, and the loss of muscle mass (which increases t...

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/29/2025

Aerobic exercise found to be most effective for knee osteoarthritis.

For patients with knee osteoarthritis, aerobic activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are likely to be the best exercise for improving pain, function, gait performance, and quality of life, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/08/2025

Efficacy of Lower Limb Wearables to Assess Recovery Following Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Efficacy of Lower Limb Wearables to Assess Recovery Following Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Karthik Jonna, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist, Webster, Houston, TX

12/01/2025

Successful management of PJI occurred in about 50% of patients.

Successful management of PJI occurred in about 50% of patients | Karthik Jonna, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist, Webster, Houston, TX

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/24/2025

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

In-Hospital Exposure and Opioids Prescribed After Total Knee Arthroplasty | Karthik Jonna, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist, Webster, Houston, TX

11/17/2025

What to know about knee stiffness.

What to know about knee stiffness | Karthik Jonna, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Hip & Knee Replacement Specialist, Webster, Houston, TX

11/11/2025

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