Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Abnormal morphology of the proximal femur can compromise hip joint mechanics and result in pathologic contact pressures and progressive joint degeneration. Correction of the primary deformity…
Chapter Preview SYNOPSIS This chapter reviews the history of acetabular component development, from cemented all-polyethylene components to uncemented porous-coated cups. It describes first- and second-generation component designs and discusses their…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: The history of cemented femoral stems dates back to the pioneer of the hip replacement, Sir John Charnley. Understanding the scientific and historical rationale behind cemented…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Preoperative evaluation for total hip arthroplasty requires obtaining a thorough history and physical examination, the proper radiographic studies, and templating. The goals of preoperative evaluation are…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Evaluation of the painful or failed total hip replacement begins with a thorough history and physical examination. The clinician must be aware of the wide differential…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Hip arthroscopy is an emerging field in the treatment of hip disease. Because of anatomic restraints, it presents unique surgical challenges. However, given proper indications and…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Three alternate bearing choices to conventional polyethylene currently are used in North America. The first is highly cross-linked polyethylene, which is now entering its second decade…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Total hip arthroplasty with the use of uncemented components is on the increase. This chapter highlights the appeal of uncemented arthroplasty and discusses the available bearing…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The initial chapter in the series on hip arthritis and arthroplasty focuses on the varying causes and symptoms of hip arthritis. Arthritis of the hip joint…
The elbow is an unforgiving joint that presents many challenges to the orthopaedic surgeon. When limited motion and painful arthrosis are present within the proximal ulnohumeral and radiocapitellar joint in…
