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View article: The modified-KLICC score: a novel tool to predict outcomes following debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention after early acute periprosthetic hip infection
The modified-KLICC score: a novel tool to predict outcomes following debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention after early acute periprosthetic hip infection Open
Aims Two preoperative risk models have been designed to predict debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) failure: KLICC and CRIME-80 scores. However, external validation of both scores is scarce. We aimed to validate these sc…
View article: Comparison of Microbiological Profiles of Primary Hip and Knee Peri-Prosthetic Joint Infections Treated at Specialist Centers Around the World
Comparison of Microbiological Profiles of Primary Hip and Knee Peri-Prosthetic Joint Infections Treated at Specialist Centers Around the World Open
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a complex complication of total joint arthroplasty, with microbiological profiles varying across centers worldwide. However, most studies are limited to single-center or intra-country multicenter ana…
View article: Unconventional Therapies in Periprosthetic Joint Infections: Prevention and Treatment: A Narrative Review
Unconventional Therapies in Periprosthetic Joint Infections: Prevention and Treatment: A Narrative Review Open
Background: as the demand for total joint arthroplasty continues to grow each year, the healthcare burden is expected to increase due to periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). This review article aims to highlight the significance of biofil…
View article: EP2.40 So-called ‘Borderline’ Hip Dysplasia Should Be Treated with Periacetabular Osteotomy
EP2.40 So-called ‘Borderline’ Hip Dysplasia Should Be Treated with Periacetabular Osteotomy Open
Introduction: Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) has a recognized success for the treatment of hip dysplasia with lateral center-edge angle (LCEA) ≤20°. In cases of mild or so-called ‘borderline’ hip dysplasia with (LCEA>20°;<25°), there…
View article: Prediction of 3-Dimensional Coverage Surface Area of the Femoral Head in Hip Dysplasia Through Conventional Computed Tomography
Prediction of 3-Dimensional Coverage Surface Area of the Femoral Head in Hip Dysplasia Through Conventional Computed Tomography Open
Background: Assessment of 3-dimensional (3D) femoral head coverage is critical in evaluating, preoperative planning, and treating hip dysplasia. Purpose: To (1) propose a mathematical model to establish 3D femoral head coverage using conve…
View article: How to start with hip arthroscopy in a safe and effective manner, using an evidence-based approach
How to start with hip arthroscopy in a safe and effective manner, using an evidence-based approach Open
Hip arthroscopy is a rapidly evolving field in orthopedics, offering diagnostic and therapeutic benefits for a range of hip pathologies. This review outlines a comprehensive guide to initiating hip arthroscopy safely and effectively using …
View article: Successful hip revision surgery following refracture of a modern femoral stem using a cortical window osteotomy technique: A case report and review of literature
Successful hip revision surgery following refracture of a modern femoral stem using a cortical window osteotomy technique: A case report and review of literature Open
BACKGROUND The ExeterTM Universal cemented femoral component is widely used for total hip replacement surgery. Although there have been few reports of femoral component fracture, removal of a broken femoral stem can be a challenging proced…
View article: <i>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</i> Periprosthetic Joint Infection after Hip Revision Arthroplasty
<i>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</i> Periprosthetic Joint Infection after Hip Revision Arthroplasty Open
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a well-established opportunistic bacterium, primarily impacts healthcare settings. Infection of the musculoskeletal system with this bacterium is rare. We report on the first known case of hip periprosthetic j…
View article: Impaction Bone Grafting for Severe Femoral Bone Loss
Impaction Bone Grafting for Severe Femoral Bone Loss Open
Background: Revision total hip arthroplasty in the setting of extensive femoral bone loss poses a considerable challenge to the adult reconstructive surgeon. When the proximal femoral bone stock is deficient or absent, there are few option…
View article: Bilateral Intracapsular Hip Fracture in a Patient With Low Functional Demand Treated With a One-stage Bilateral Hemiarthroplasties. A Case Report and Literature Review.
Bilateral Intracapsular Hip Fracture in a Patient With Low Functional Demand Treated With a One-stage Bilateral Hemiarthroplasties. A Case Report and Literature Review. Open
Bilateral femoral neck fracture is a rare injury. While they may be of traumatic origin, they are generally associated with some underlying condition that predisposes to this pathology, such as neurological disorders or bone metabolism dis…
View article: Prevention of early complications following total hip replacement
Prevention of early complications following total hip replacement Open
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been quoted as “the operation of the century”, owing to its efficacy and the substantial improvements evidenced with respect to functional patient outcomes and quality of life. However, early postoperative …
View article: Hip preservation surgery and the acetabular fossa
Hip preservation surgery and the acetabular fossa Open
As our understanding of hip function and disease improves, it is evident that the acetabular fossa has received little attention, despite it comprising over half of the acetabulum’s surface area and showing the first signs of degeneration.…
View article: Preliminary Outcomes of the Cementless UNITED Hip System for primary Total Hip Arthroplasty at a Minimum Two-year Follow-up
Preliminary Outcomes of the Cementless UNITED Hip System for primary Total Hip Arthroplasty at a Minimum Two-year Follow-up Open
Introduction: This study aimed to report the initial results of the cementless UNITED hip system in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) with a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Methods We retrospectively studied a consecutive series of 203 ce…
View article: Validation of a modified Clavien-Dindo Classification for postoperative complications in orthopedic surgery
Validation of a modified Clavien-Dindo Classification for postoperative complications in orthopedic surgery Open
Introduction: Postoperative complications (PCs) constitute any deviation from the normal postoperative course. Reporting of PCs remains a challenge, multiple classification systems have been proposed, however these have not been validated …
View article: Is there a Role for Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures in Patients with Total Joint Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review of the Literature
Is there a Role for Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prior to Dental Procedures in Patients with Total Joint Arthroplasty? A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
Background: The indication of prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures for non-infected causes in order to reduce the risk of haematogenous periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains as controversial. We performed a systematic…
View article: What is the learning curve associated with a hip resurfacing?
What is the learning curve associated with a hip resurfacing? Open
There is a paucity of literature on the minimum number of cases necessary to become an expert surgeon in hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA). Thus, we aimed to describe (I) the learning curve of a primary hip replacement; (II) the learning …
View article: Then and now, design matters: significant improvements in the clinical and radiological performance of cementless hip resurfacing
Then and now, design matters: significant improvements in the clinical and radiological performance of cementless hip resurfacing Open
Metal-on-metal (MoM) bearings with a cemented femoral component and a cementless acetabular shell has historically been the gold standard for fixation in surface arthroplasty (SA) of the hip. Lately, there has been an increase in the avail…
View article: Is hip arthroscopy useful for the treatment of borderline dysplasia? A case-controlled study
Is hip arthroscopy useful for the treatment of borderline dysplasia? A case-controlled study Open
Introduction: The idyllic treatment of hip dysplasia is periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). Since the indication of arthroscopy as a unique action is controversial in the treatment of dysplasia, our objective was to analyze its clinical and ra…
View article: Are there any risk factors for developing complications with the use of retrievable vena cava filters in orthopaedic surgery?
Are there any risk factors for developing complications with the use of retrievable vena cava filters in orthopaedic surgery? Open
Background: In high-risk patients, common prophylaxis may be insufficient to prevent thromboembolic events after orthopaedic procedures. In this scenario, a retrievable vena cava filter (VCF) could be considered as an alternative, although…
View article: Analysis of Postoperative Complications in Spinal Surgery, Hospital Length of Stay, and Unplanned Readmission: Application of Dindo-Clavien Classification to Spine Surgery
Analysis of Postoperative Complications in Spinal Surgery, Hospital Length of Stay, and Unplanned Readmission: Application of Dindo-Clavien Classification to Spine Surgery Open
Study Design: Retrospective study. Level of evidence III. Objective: Postoperative complications in spine surgery are associated with increased morbidity, hospital length of stay, and health care costs. Registry of complications in orthope…
View article: State-of-the-art diagnosis and surgical treatment of acute peri-prosthetic joint infection following primary total hip arthroplasty
State-of-the-art diagnosis and surgical treatment of acute peri-prosthetic joint infection following primary total hip arthroplasty Open
Acute peri-prosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a potentially devastating and undesired complication, with a prevalence of 0.3% to 2.9%. Its suspicion begins with a meticulous physical examination and …
View article: Periprosthetic stress fracture around a well-fixed type 2B short uncemented stem
Periprosthetic stress fracture around a well-fixed type 2B short uncemented stem Open
Despite the theoretical advantages of uncemented short stems, postoperative thigh pain is still matter of concern and can be attributed to different causes. We report a peculiar case of a stress fracture around a short cementless stem with…
View article: Arthroscopic acetabuloplasty without labral detachment for focal pincer-type impingement: a minimum 2-year follow-up
Arthroscopic acetabuloplasty without labral detachment for focal pincer-type impingement: a minimum 2-year follow-up Open
In order to access and resect the acetabular rim, arthroscopic acetabuloplasty was described with labral detachment. When the chondrolabral junction remains intact, acetabuloplasty and labral refixation can be performed maintaining an unha…
View article: Three cases of type-1 complex regional pain syndrome after elective total hip replacement
Three cases of type-1 complex regional pain syndrome after elective total hip replacement Open
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) constitutes an atypical cause of pain after orthopaedic procedures. To our knowledge, there is a paucity of literature reporting this syndrome after total hip arthroplasty (THR), since only two case re…
View article: Arthroscopic treatment of pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement performing acetabuloplasty without labral detachment
Arthroscopic treatment of pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement performing acetabuloplasty without labral detachment Open
Objectives: In order to access and resect the acetabular rim, arthroscopic acetabuloplasty was described with labral detachment. However, when the chondrolabral junction remains intact, acetabuloplasty and labral refixation can be performe…