Introduction The integrity of the collateral ligaments is critical to knee joint stability and proper kinematics following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Instability following TKA can be the source of…

Introduction When considering all of the steps involved with a total knee arthroplasty (TKA), placing the components in proper alignment and with appropriate balance may be the most important. An…

Introduction The importance of adequate exposure in revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is critical to successful and safe surgery. Even a healthy native knee has a relatively limited soft-tissue envelope;…

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is performed for millions of patients on a global scale annually. In the United States, the projected increase in annual primary TKA in 2040 is 401%,…

Introduction The popularity of same-day discharge total joint arthroplasty (TJA) continues to increase, as does the number of these procedures being performed at freestanding ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). , These…

Introduction Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are surgical procedures that have been shown to improve pain, function, and quality of life. However, these procedures are notoriously…

Introduction Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is an effective procedure that relieves pain, restores function, and improves mobility in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis. In 2014 alone, more than 400,000 TJAs were…