Background In North America, a two-stage exchange arthroplasty remains the preferred
surgical treatment for chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Currently, there are no proper …

Background Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA), although relieving pain and restoring function,
fails in some patients. In contrast to failures in primary THA, the frequency of the causes …

Patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip may present with acetabular rim overloading,
labral hypertrophy, and tear. Our hypothesis was that isolated arthroscopic treatment of …

Background: Despite advances in surgical and anesthetic techniques, lower-extremity total
joint arthroplasty is associated with considerable perioperative blood loss. As predictors of …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the survivorship of revision TKA and determine
the reasons and predictors for failure. Between January 1999 to December 2005, 499 total …

Periprosthetic fractures after total knee arthroplasty present substantial challenge if associated
with poor bone stock, fracture comminution, and loose or damaged components. Revision …

Dislocation is a common complication following total hip arthroplasty (THA). In this study, we
evaluated treatment strategies in patients undergoing revision THA for instability. A total of …

Salvage total hip arthroplasty (THA) presents a viable solution for failed open reduction internal
fixation. This study compares salvage THA in patients with prior femoral neck fractures vs …

Background In 2005, we reported removal of functional restriction after primary THA
performed through the anterolateral approach did not increase the incidence of dislocation. …

Background: The risk of perioperative stroke following cardiac and carotid artery surgery is
well documented. There is an apparent lack of recognition and appreciation of this …