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View article: Evaluating the impact of revision knee arthroplasty networks in England: an analysis of temporal trends in referral patterns, surgical volumes and early outcomes using hospital episode statistics data for England between 2012 and 2024
Evaluating the impact of revision knee arthroplasty networks in England: an analysis of temporal trends in referral patterns, surgical volumes and early outcomes using hospital episode statistics data for England between 2012 and 2024 Open
The data suggest early signals of regions aligning with the implementation of revision networks, especially in the Northwest, Northeast & Yorkshire, and London regions. There are encouraging improvements in re-revision rates and hospital s…
View article: The impact of cementing technique in polished taper fit hip stems
The impact of cementing technique in polished taper fit hip stems Open
Aims Cemented polished taper fit (PTF) stems are the femoral implant of choice for total hip arthroplasty (THA) in many locations worldwide. There is increasing evidence that periprosthetic fracture may be the single major contributor to r…
View article: Identifying Critical Evidence Gaps in Wound Closure and Incision Management After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Delphi Panel Insights
Identifying Critical Evidence Gaps in Wound Closure and Incision Management After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Delphi Panel Insights Open
View article: Stem introducer designs and surgical technique play a significant role in achieving the optimal implant-cement interface
Stem introducer designs and surgical technique play a significant role in achieving the optimal implant-cement interface Open
Aims Periprosthetic fracture is a major contributor to reoperation with polished taper slip (PTS) cemented stems, which is the most used fixation technique in many countries. A clear cause for this has yet to be established. A significant …
View article: An overnight sensation: the effect of an acute introduction of a short-stay pathway on a previously compromised arthroplasty service
An overnight sensation: the effect of an acute introduction of a short-stay pathway on a previously compromised arthroplasty service Open
Aims In this study, we report the impact of implementing a new short-stay hip and knee arthroplasty pathway in an NHS hospital. This was enacted due to existing concerns around long length of stay (LOS) and reduced elective operating capac…
View article: Predictive Factors for Return to Driving After Lower Limb Arthroplasty
Predictive Factors for Return to Driving After Lower Limb Arthroplasty Open
View article: Corrigendum to “Revision Rates for Aseptic Loosening in the Obese Patient: A Comparison Between Stemmed, Uncemented, and Unstemmed Tibial Total Knee Arthroplasty Components” [Arthroplasty Today 32 (2025) 101,621]
Corrigendum to “Revision Rates for Aseptic Loosening in the Obese Patient: A Comparison Between Stemmed, Uncemented, and Unstemmed Tibial Total Knee Arthroplasty Components” [Arthroplasty Today 32 (2025) 101,621] Open
View article: Revision Rates for Aseptic Loosening in the Obese Patient: A Comparison Between Stemmed, Uncemented, and Unstemmed Tibial Total Knee Arthroplasty Components
Revision Rates for Aseptic Loosening in the Obese Patient: A Comparison Between Stemmed, Uncemented, and Unstemmed Tibial Total Knee Arthroplasty Components Open
View article: Efficacy of Adjunctive Antiseptic Lavage Solution in Managing Acute Hip/Knee Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Comparative Study in a Tertiary Revision Center
Efficacy of Adjunctive Antiseptic Lavage Solution in Managing Acute Hip/Knee Prosthetic Joint Infection: A Comparative Study in a Tertiary Revision Center Open
The addition of Bactisure to DAIR procedures did not demonstrate statistically significant improvement of successful eradication of infection, but a potential trend toward significance was noted in hip DAIRs. Diabetic patients failed DAIR …
View article: Corrigendum to ‘Small-colony variant of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in prosthetic joint Infection’ [Arthroplasty Today. Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2018, Pages 257-260]
Corrigendum to ‘Small-colony variant of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in prosthetic joint Infection’ [Arthroplasty Today. Volume 4, Issue 3, September 2018, Pages 257-260] Open
View article: Is there an increased revision rate due to early tibial component loosening with a modern total knee arthroplasty design? A retrospective analysis from a large volume arthroplasty centre
Is there an increased revision rate due to early tibial component loosening with a modern total knee arthroplasty design? A retrospective analysis from a large volume arthroplasty centre Open
Background The Attune TKR was introduced in 2011 as a successor to its predicate design The PFC Sigma. However, following reports of early failures, there are ongoing concerns related to increased loosening rates. Given the concerns, this …
View article: Cementless TKA use as an alternative to cemented TKA in high BMI patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Cementless TKA use as an alternative to cemented TKA in high BMI patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Purpose Obesity is prevalent, with nearly one‐third of the world's population being classified as obese. In patients with high body mass index (BMI)/body mass undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), there is an increase in strain placed …
View article: Postoperative Continuous Passive Motion Does Not Improve the Range of Movement Achieved After Manipulation Under Anesthetic for Stiffness in Total Knee Replacement
Postoperative Continuous Passive Motion Does Not Improve the Range of Movement Achieved After Manipulation Under Anesthetic for Stiffness in Total Knee Replacement Open
View article: International Delphi Study on Wound Closure and Incision Management in Joint Arthroplasty Part 2: Total Hip Arthroplasty
International Delphi Study on Wound Closure and Incision Management in Joint Arthroplasty Part 2: Total Hip Arthroplasty Open
Through a structured modified Delphi approach, a panel of 20 orthopedic surgeons reached consensus on all 18 statements pertaining to wound closure and incision management in THA. This study provides a foundational framework for establishi…
View article: International Delphi Study on Wound Closure and Dressing Management in Joint Arthroplasty: Part 1: Total Knee Arthroplasty
International Delphi Study on Wound Closure and Dressing Management in Joint Arthroplasty: Part 1: Total Knee Arthroplasty Open
Introduction The purpose of this modified Delphi study was to obtain consensus on wound closure and dressing management in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Materials and Methods The Delphi panel included 20 orthopaedic surgeons from Europe a…
View article: Satisfactory medium- to long-term outcomes of cemented rotating hinge prosthesis in revision total knee arthroplasty
Satisfactory medium- to long-term outcomes of cemented rotating hinge prosthesis in revision total knee arthroplasty Open
Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate medium- to long-term outcomes and complications of the Stanmore Modular Individualised Lower Extremity System (SMILES) rotating hinge implant in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) at a tertia…
View article: Are postoperative blood tests always required after lower limb arthroplasty?
Are postoperative blood tests always required after lower limb arthroplasty? Open
Aims It is common practice for patients to have postoperative blood tests after total joint replacement (TJR). However, there have been significant improvements in perioperative care with arthroplasty surgery, and a drive to reduce the len…
View article: Ceramic Coatings Confer No Survivorship Advantages in Total Knee Arthroplasty—A Single-Center Series of 1641 Knees
Ceramic Coatings Confer No Survivorship Advantages in Total Knee Arthroplasty—A Single-Center Series of 1641 Knees Open
View article: High Survivorship of Short-Cemented Femoral Stems in Condylar Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Without Significant Metaphyseal Bone Loss: Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up
High Survivorship of Short-Cemented Femoral Stems in Condylar Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Without Significant Metaphyseal Bone Loss: Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up Open
View article: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Standard Techniques Are Comparable (299 Trials With 25,816 Patients)
A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Standard Techniques Are Comparable (299 Trials With 25,816 Patients) Open
Level II; systematic review of Level I-II randomized controlled trials.
View article: Extensor mechanism failure in total knee arthroplasty
Extensor mechanism failure in total knee arthroplasty Open
Extensor mechanism failure in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can present as quadriceps tendon rupture, patella fracture or patella tendon rupture. Component malrotation, excessive joint line elevation and previous lateral release are some o…
View article: Distal Femoral Replacements for Acute Comminuted Periprosthetic Knee Fractures: Satisfactory Clinical Outcomes at Medium-Term Follow-up
Distal Femoral Replacements for Acute Comminuted Periprosthetic Knee Fractures: Satisfactory Clinical Outcomes at Medium-Term Follow-up Open
View article: Role of metaphyseal sleeves in revision total knee arthroplasty: Rationale, indications and long-term outcomes
Role of metaphyseal sleeves in revision total knee arthroplasty: Rationale, indications and long-term outcomes Open
View article: Sagittal radius of curvature, trochlea design and ultracongruent insert in total knee arthroplasty
Sagittal radius of curvature, trochlea design and ultracongruent insert in total knee arthroplasty Open
Multi radius (MR) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been associated with mid-flexion instability. Single radius (SR) TKA may provide better anteroposterior stability through single flexion axis and biomechanical advantage for quadriceps fu…
View article: Small-colony variant of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in prosthetic joint infection
Small-colony variant of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in prosthetic joint infection Open
View article: Primary hip and knee arthroplasty in a temporary operating theatre is associated with a significant increase in deep periprosthetic infection
Primary hip and knee arthroplasty in a temporary operating theatre is associated with a significant increase in deep periprosthetic infection Open
Aims Infection following total hip or knee arthroplasty is a serious complication. We noted an increase in post-operative infection in cases carried out in temporary operating theatres. We therefore compared those cases performed in standa…
View article: The East Midlands Specialist Orthopaedic Network: the future of revision arthroplasty?
The East Midlands Specialist Orthopaedic Network: the future of revision arthroplasty? Open
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View article: Hip Arthroplasty: Back to the Future?
Hip Arthroplasty: Back to the Future? Open
This review examines the future of total hip arthroplasty, aiming to avoid past mistakes