Epidemiology Dislocation subsequent to total hip arthroplasty (THA) represents the most common cause for revision surgery after total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) in the United States. Rates of instability cited in the literature range from 0.5% to 10% after primary THA…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful and cost-effective surgical treatments performed within the field of orthopaedics and across all surgical specialties. The main goal of THA is to provide patients with a stable joint that…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has evolved significantly since the development of Charnley’s low-fraction arthroplasty in the 1950s and is now one of the most common surgical interventions. , Excellent results have been described with multiple approaches, including the posterior,…
You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has seen vast improvement over the past several decades with respect to implant design, improved polyethylene wear properties and advances in surgical technique, all of which have led to excellent survivorship. Despite these improvements, patient…
You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
Introduction Isolated patellofemoral joint (PFJ) arthritis affects ∼10% of the population over the age of 40, with a mean age of onset reported between 40 and 55 years old. There is a relative preponderance in women compared with men, which…
Introduction Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) was first introduced as an alternative to tibial osteotomy for unicompartmental osteoarthritis in the 1970s. , Inconsistent early outcomes diminished enthusiasm at a time when total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was also evolving and promising results…
Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been shown to be an effective and reliable treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. This factor, combined with an aging population, has resulted in an increasing incidence of this procedure, which is expected…
Introduction Neurovascular injury is a rare, but distressing and debilitating complication of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Arthroplasty surgeons must take an active role in understanding the risk factors and have knowledge of the anatomy that plays a pivotal role in…