Articles

The effect of surgical approach on early complications of total hip arthroplasty

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is traditionally associated with a low complication rate, with complications such as infection, fracture and dislocation requiring readmission or reoperation. We seek to identify t...

Authors: Kenny Tay, Andrew Tang, Camdon Fary, Sam Patten, Robert Steele and Richard de Steiger

Patient satisfaction and total hip arthroplasty: a review

Primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been recognized as a reliable intervention for patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. Despite several notable advances in this procedure, studies have identified at le...

Authors: Lauren Okafor and Antonia F. Chen

Reducing the risk of infection after total joint arthroplasty: preoperative optimization

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is one of the most commonly performed procedures in orthopedic surgery, and as the demand for TJA increases over time, the number of concurrent complications such as surgical inf...

Authors: Brielle Antonelli and Antonia F. Chen

Treatment of periprosthetic hip infection with retention of a well-fixed stem: six to 13-year outcomes

Treatment of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is challenging, generally requiring complete implant removal. However, recently reported treatments involve partial retention of implants because of the severe...

Authors: Takuya Otani, Hideki Fujii, Yasuhiko Kawaguchi, Tetsuo Hayama, Toshiomi Abe, Motoi Takahashi and Keishi Marumo

Current concepts in developmental dysplasia of the hip and Total hip arthroplasty

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of pathology that involves dysplasia of both the acetabulum and the femur. If left untreated, it can develop to hip pain and osteoarthritis, which eventua...

Authors: Yan Wang

Arthroplasty: a new platform for sharing advances in arthroplasty and joint diseases

Authors: Yan Wang