Introduction While total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is considered a relatively safe procedure, complications may arise. Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) continues to be the leading cause of failure for primary total…
Introduction Periprosthetic hip fractures include injuries along the proximal femur and surrounding the acetabulum. They may range from relatively simple fractures with a stable implant to major injuries with components…
Preoperative Considerations Differentiating Hip Versus Spine Pathology When a patient presents with pain following total hip arthroplasty (THA), it is essential to remember that pain patterns from lumbar spine disorders…
Introduction The only true intermuscular and internervous approach in total hip arthroplasty (THA), the direct anterior approach (DAA) continues to increase in popularity. Several proposed advantages have been attributed to…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains one of the most successful orthopaedic procedures due to its predictable relief of pain and improvement in patient function. For these reasons, coupled with…
Background Periprosthetic fractures around a total hip arthroplasty (THA) can be difficult and morbid complications to treat. As the number of THA procedures performed in the United States continues to…
Epidemiology Dislocation subsequent to total hip arthroplasty (THA) represents the most common cause for revision surgery after total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) in the United States. Rates of instability cited in…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful and cost-effective surgical treatments performed within the field of orthopaedics and across all surgical specialties. The main goal of…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) has evolved significantly since the development of Charnley’s low-fraction arthroplasty in the 1950s and is now one of the most common surgical interventions. , Excellent…
Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) improves the quality of life of patients with degenerative disease of the hip. In order to accomplish a successful outcome, hip joint biomechanics must be…
