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View article: Diagnostic accuracy of alpha-defensin ELISA and lateral flow assays for periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Diagnostic accuracy of alpha-defensin ELISA and lateral flow assays for periprosthetic joint infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Alpha-defensin (AD) is a synovial biomarker that can be used in the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Two testing modalities are available: the laboratory-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and the…
View article: Improved Walking Steadiness Following total Hip Arthroplasty Compared to Total Knee Arthroplasty
Improved Walking Steadiness Following total Hip Arthroplasty Compared to Total Knee Arthroplasty Open
This study, the first to utilize Apple HealthKit data to compare TKA and THA recovery, found that THA patients exhibit better steadiness and balance recovery at 6 and 12 months. These findings suggest that balance-focused rehabilitation ma…
View article: Femoral Fixation for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty—An International Registry Perspective
Femoral Fixation for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty—An International Registry Perspective Open
Most countries investigated show a preference for uncemented fixation. However, the popularity of cemented fixation in certain countries reflects its continued relevance, especially in populations with different clinical needs. Survival by…
View article: Combined Orthopaedic and Infectious Disease Periprosthetic Joint Infection Clinic Enhances Arthroplasty Fellowship Training: A Survey From a Tertiary Center
Combined Orthopaedic and Infectious Disease Periprosthetic Joint Infection Clinic Enhances Arthroplasty Fellowship Training: A Survey From a Tertiary Center Open
View article: Native Knee Septic Arthritis With Mycobacterium Avium Complex Treated With Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty With Antibiotic-Eluting Cement
Native Knee Septic Arthritis With Mycobacterium Avium Complex Treated With Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty With Antibiotic-Eluting Cement Open
Native knee septic arthritis due to Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is extremely rare. Disseminated MAC infections are often associated with an immunosuppressed state; however, they can occur in immunocompetent patients. We descri…
View article: Does Stem Design for Conversion Total Hip Arthroplasty From Previous Short Intramedullary Nail Predispose to Fracture?
Does Stem Design for Conversion Total Hip Arthroplasty From Previous Short Intramedullary Nail Predispose to Fracture? Open
Introduction: Conversion to total hip arthroplasty (THA) from prior short intramedullary nail (IMN) is an increasingly common procedure. Currently, there are no studies investigating if distal interlock screws serve as stress risers contri…
View article: Racial Disparities in Total Joint Arthroplasty Bundled Payment Data
Racial Disparities in Total Joint Arthroplasty Bundled Payment Data Open
Race was not associated with high-cost outliers but was linked to higher emergency department return and readmission rates. No significant difference in total adjusted cost was found between Black and White patients, though costs trended h…
View article: Wearable health technology finds improvements in daily physical activity levels following total knee arthroplasty: A prospective study
Wearable health technology finds improvements in daily physical activity levels following total knee arthroplasty: A prospective study Open
Purpose Wearable technologies, like the Apple Watch, offer new possibilities for collecting objective data on physical activity post‐operatively following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study aims to describe changes in daily physical…
View article: State Healthcare Regulations and Total Knee Arthroplasty Prices Across the United States
State Healthcare Regulations and Total Knee Arthroplasty Prices Across the United States Open
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View article: Outpatient Versus Inpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty: Do Medically and Socially Complex Patients Require More Resources but Achieve Similar Outcomes?
Outpatient Versus Inpatient Total Joint Arthroplasty: Do Medically and Socially Complex Patients Require More Resources but Achieve Similar Outcomes? Open
View article: P-71. Combined Orthopaedic and Infectious Disease Periprosthetic Joint Infection Clinic: A Survey Study
P-71. Combined Orthopaedic and Infectious Disease Periprosthetic Joint Infection Clinic: A Survey Study Open
Background The rising incidence of total joint arthroplasties being performed is leading to an increased number of prosthetic joint infections (PJI). PJI treatment is complex, thus a collaborative approach involving orthopaedic surgeons an…
View article: Robotic Total Hip Arthroplasty for Traumatic Acetabular Fracture Using an Image-free Second-Generation System
Robotic Total Hip Arthroplasty for Traumatic Acetabular Fracture Using an Image-free Second-Generation System Open
View article: Mechanical Failure of Modular Rotating Hinge Femoral Component
Mechanical Failure of Modular Rotating Hinge Femoral Component Open
Hinge constructs can be used in revision total knee arthroplasty in cases of major collateral ligament deficiency, global knee instability, repeated failure of constrained implants, or large bone defects. Although the success of this const…
View article: How is infection diagnostic criteria for shoulder periprosthetic joint infection reported in literature: systematic review
How is infection diagnostic criteria for shoulder periprosthetic joint infection reported in literature: systematic review Open
View article: Daily physical activity following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A pilot study
Daily physical activity following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A pilot study Open
Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand how objective measures of daily activity change following unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Objective data on post‐operative changes in daily physical activity following UKA are l…
View article: Clinic of Hope: bridging infectious disease and orthopaedic surgery in prosthetic joint infection management
Clinic of Hope: bridging infectious disease and orthopaedic surgery in prosthetic joint infection management Open
Prosthetic joint infections (PJIs) following total joint arthroplasty are a significant and costly complication. To address fragmented care typically seen with separate management, we established a combined infectious disease and orthopaed…
View article: Smoking cessation prior to elective total joint arthroplasty results in sustained abstinence postoperatively
Smoking cessation prior to elective total joint arthroplasty results in sustained abstinence postoperatively Open
BACKGROUND Tobacco use is a well-documented modifiable risk factor for perioperative complications. AIM To determine the tobacco abstinence rates of patients who made cessation efforts prior to a total joint arthroplasty (TJA) procedure. M…
View article: Native Joint Septic Arthritis
Native Joint Septic Arthritis Open
Native joint septic arthritis (NJSA) is a severe and rapidly progressing joint infection, predominantly bacterial but also potentially fungal or viral, characterized by synovial membrane inflammation and joint damage, necessitating urgent …
View article: Patient sex and race are associated with differences in coronal plane alignment classification in native arthritic knees
Patient sex and race are associated with differences in coronal plane alignment classification in native arthritic knees Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate associations between demographics and Coronal Plane Alignment of the Knee (CPAK) classification in pre-surgical TKA patients. Methods: This is a retrospective study of 1167 patients with k…
View article: Total Joint Arthroplasty Is a Viable Treatment Option for Patients With Osteonecrosis and Osteoarthritis After Bone Marrow Transplantation
Total Joint Arthroplasty Is a Viable Treatment Option for Patients With Osteonecrosis and Osteoarthritis After Bone Marrow Transplantation Open
TJA after BMT provides satisfactory perioperative and short-term outcomes and is a viable treatment option for patients with osteonecrosis and secondary OA after BMT treatment.
View article: Subsequent total joint arthroplasty: Are we learning from the first stage?
Subsequent total joint arthroplasty: Are we learning from the first stage? Open
BACKGROUND With the increasing incidence of total joint arthroplasty (TJA), there is a desire to reduce peri-operative complications and resource utilization. As degenerative conditions progress in multiple joints, many patients undergo mu…
View article: Patient Perceptions and Interest in Robotic-Assisted Total Joint Arthroplasty
Patient Perceptions and Interest in Robotic-Assisted Total Joint Arthroplasty Open
View article: Risk factors for failure after rotational muscle flap coverage for prosthetic knee infections
Risk factors for failure after rotational muscle flap coverage for prosthetic knee infections Open
Introduction Soft tissue defects are a devastating complication of prosthetic joint infections (PJI) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Rotational flaps are commonly utilized to address these defects with variable reports of success. Thi…
View article: Hormonal Contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy: A Reference for Orthopaedic Surgeons
Hormonal Contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy: A Reference for Orthopaedic Surgeons Open
BACKGROUND: Exogenous estrogen is a double-edged sword in the realm of orthopaedic surgery, providing many musculoskeletal health benefits to menopausal women yet adding an additional risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in the perioperati…
View article: Evaluation of anterior translation in total knee arthroplasty utilizing stress radiographs
Evaluation of anterior translation in total knee arthroplasty utilizing stress radiographs Open
View article: Projections and Epidemiology of Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the United States to 2040-2060
Projections and Epidemiology of Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in the United States to 2040-2060 Open
View article: Projections and Epidemiology of Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Medicare Patients to 2040-2060
Projections and Epidemiology of Primary Hip and Knee Arthroplasty in Medicare Patients to 2040-2060 Open
Background: National projections of future joint arthroplasties are useful for understanding the changing burden of surgery and related outcomes on the health system. The aim of this study is to update the literature by producing Medicare …
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View article: Predicting Need for Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation Facility after Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty
Predicting Need for Skilled Nursing or Rehabilitation Facility after Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty Open
Risk factors associated with discharge to a SNF/rehab after outpatient classified THA were identified. Surgeons will be able to perform better risk stratification for patients who may require additional postoperative intervention.
View article: 976. E coli Periprosthetic Joint Infections: Poor Infection Clearance at One Year
976. E coli Periprosthetic Joint Infections: Poor Infection Clearance at One Year Open
Background Escherichia Coli (E coli) is a gram-negative rod that can cause devastating periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in patients with total hip and knee replacements (THA/TKA). Minimal literature exists on outcomes of E coli PJIs.…