Background Periprosthetic fractures around a total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be difficult and morbid complications to treat. As the number of THA procedures performed in the United States continues to rise, the incidence of periprosthetic fractures is expected to increase…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains one of the most successful orthopaedic procedures due to its predictable relief of pain and improvement in patient function. For these reasons, coupled with the growing population of elderly patients, the demand for THA…
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,…
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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…
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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…