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Oct 09

Dr. Plancher Appointed Lead Investigator For Episurf’s Episealer® IDE study

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Episurf Medical AB (Nasdaq: EPIS B) announces that Dr. Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sport Medicine, New York, has been appointed Lead Investigator for the company’s IDE clinical study, EPIC-Knee: Episealer® Knee System IDE Clinical Study. As Lead Investigator, Dr. Plancher will serve as a medical advisor to Episurf Medical and the other sites and investigators for any trial-related questions. Dr. Plancher will also be one of the surgeons performing surgeries in the clinical trial.

Jul 29

Low revision risk found with mobile bearing implant in UKA

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Published results showed no increased risk of revision at a minimum 5-year follow-up among highly active patients who underwent unicondylar knee arthroplasty with a mobile bearing implant.

Researchers categorized 487 patients undergoing unicondylar knee arthroplasty (UKA) with the Oxford mobile bearing knee (Zimmer Biomet) into either a low activity or high activity group based on postoperative University of California, Los Angeles activity score. Researchers evaluated range of motion, Knee Society Scores (KSS), complications and reoperations preoperatively and postoperatively.

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Mar 11

Too Much, Too Fast for Same Day TKA?

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The following debate took place this past December at the 2018 Orthopaedic Summit of Evolving Technologies in Las Vegas.

The Topic: Same Day Total Knee Replacement Versus ‘The Classic’ Speaking in favor of same day total knee replacement (TKR) surgery was world
renowned, Athens, Ohio-based surgeon Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. According to Dr. Lombardi, “I’ve Been Doing It For Years! My Patients Love It!” Opposing Dr. Lombardi is one of the top 25 orthopedic surgeons in the United States, Denver, Colorado-based Douglas A. Dennis, M.D. In response to Dr. Lombardi, Dr. Dennis responded by saying, “Are You Crazy?!?! My Patients Are Well Cared For” Moderating this debate is Michael P. Ast, M.D. and Douglas E. Padgett, M.D.

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Feb 26

Keep Your Young Kids in the Game

Posted by Melissa Chefec

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY & Greenwich, CT, February 26, 2019 – With so many benefits to athletic participation for young kids, it’s important that playing their favorite sports doesn’t lead to time on the sidelines due to injuries. But by following best practices for young athletes, parents can help them stay injury-free, says orthopaedic surgeon Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, founder of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

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Feb 19

Dr. Plancher was quoted in HealthNewsDigest – Feb 2019

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Sports-Related Knee & ACL Injuries Trending Up, Experts Say

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY & Greenwich, CT, February 19, 2019 – Sports are putting an increasing number of athletes, particularly women and school-age competitors, down on their knees – literally. That is according to a 2018 article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reporting on knee-joint injuries by age and gender, says noted sports medicine physician and orthopaedic surgeon Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH.

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Feb 13

Dr. Plancher was quoted in HealthNewsDigest

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‘Weather Outside is Frightful,’ and Shoveling Snow is Not So Delightful

(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New York, NY & Greenwich, CT, February 13, 2019 – That wintry landscape outside the window appears, oh, so gorgeous and peaceful – unless you must clear the white stuff from walkways and driveways. Then, the snow can quickly become a pain in the “back, shoulder, neck, wrist, knee, ankle — just about any joint or muscle you use to remove it,” says noted orthopaedic surgeon Kevin D. Plancher, MD, MPH, who equates snow shoveling to lifting weights while trying to walk forward.

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Feb 08

Dr. Plancher was quoted in Energy Times February – 2019

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Avoiding Ankle Injuries

February 8, 2019

A broken ankle may seem more of a cramp in one’s style than a serious ongoing medical issue. However, Kevin Plancher, MD, of Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in NYC, cautions that a broken ankle can increase the possibility of a secondary fracture; may become arthritic, making walking and other activities more difficult later in life; and could be linked to other health issues, such as osteoporosis.

Click HERE for the full article on Energy Times.

Jan 01

Dr. Plancher was published in WAG Magazine

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PREVENTING INJURIES ON THE SLOPES

By Dr. Kevin Plancher, January 1, 2019

Even a daredevil like Bode Miller — Olympic gold medalist turned commentator, seen here competing in the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup men’s giant slalom on Feb. 18, 2012 in Bansko, Bulgaria — had to be conditioned to make these hairpin turns.

While the ski and snowboarding season is in full swing, it’s never too late to condition yourself for strength building and injury prevention.

Click HERE for the full article on WAG.

Nov 20

Dr. Plancher was featured in the news about early ski and snowboarding conditioning to avoid injury

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Start Conditioning Now for An Injury Free Ski and Boarding Season

November 20, 2018

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Nov 20

Start Conditioning Now for An Injury Free Ski and Boarding Season

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Dr. Kevin Plancher with Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine on common ski and boarding injuries and tips to help prevent them.

NEW YORK, and GREENWICH, Conn. (PRWEB) November 20, 2018

The 2018-19 ski and snowboarding season is just around the corner. According to orthopaedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist and USSA Ski Team Doctor Dr. Kevin Plancher, “you can’t start your pre-season conditioning soon enough for strength building and injury prevention.”