Arthroplasty/Joint Replacement
Case Reports
Closed Reduction of a Dislocated Total Hip Athroplasty With a Constrained Acetabular Component
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Hip dislocation is a troubling complication of total hip arthroplasty.
Case Reports
Clinical Use of Porous Tantalum in Complex Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead. Orthopedic implants have historically been manufactured from various materials including...
Tips
Total Hip Arthroplasty in Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Novel Technique to Remove Embedded Knowles Pins
The Knowles pin has been well recognized in fixing slipped capital femoral epiphysis.
Case Reports
Proximal Tibia Stress Fracture Caused by Severe Arthrosis of the Knee With Varus Deformity
Abstract not available.
Original Research
Intermediate-Term Results With a Modified Antiprotrusio Cage in Acetabular Revision Surgery
A modified antiprotrusio cage and cemented cup were implanted in 11 patients who required acetabular revision surgery. Acetabular defects were...
Case Reports
Bilateral Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knees in Monozygotic Twins: The Genetic Factor and Review of the Etiology
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead.
Clinical Review
Thromboprophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery: How Long Is Long Enough?
Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparins, vitamin K antagonists, or fondaparinux is well tolerated and effective in...
Article
New Products/Product News
Meniscal Tear Repair Cayenne Medical, Inc., has announced the commercial launch of its CrossFix™ System for the repair of meniscal tears. The...
Clinical Review
Analgesia for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Review of Lumbar Plexus, Femoral, and Sciatic Nerve Blocks
Use of peripheral nerve blocks (PNBs) during lower extremity surgery has evolved.
Original Research
Blood Cultures for Evaluation of Fever After Total Joint Arthroplasty
Fever after total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is common. Fearing the potential complications of bacteremia, physicians often obtain blood cultures to...
Original Research
Venous Hemodynamic Alterations in Lower Limbs Undergoing Total Joint Arthroplasty
Using duplex ultrasonography, we measured preoperative and postoperative venous flow volume in 32 operated lower limbs without deep vein...