Total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) continues to gain favor as an alternative to ankle arthrodesis. However, periprosthetic osteolysis is a risk factor for a poor outcome.
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The opioid crisis in America has been well documented. The CDC reports that estimated deaths from drug overdoses topped 100,000 in 2021. Estimated deaths involving
A new JBJS report compares arthroscopic versus open ankle arthrodesis. The authors analyzed long-term patient-reported outcomes, major complications, and reoperations. JBJS Editor-in-Chief Dr. Marc Swiontkowski
A new RCT provides Level I evidence for internal vs. external fixation of severe open tibial fractures. High-level data have been lacking until now. In
Hip dysplasia is known to cause early joint deterioration, instability, and pain. It can be corrected with the Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). However, stability of
Hip preservation continues to be a “hot topic.” Many deformities can be addressed surgically by normalizing hip biomechanics and preventing further degeneration. Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LCP) disease
We want our patients involved in shared decision-making. But do patients feel they are? A report by Alokozai et al. in the May 4, 2022
A periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a surgical treatment for hip dysplasia that has been shown in adult patients to delay the onset of hip arthritis
A randomized clinical trial remains at the top of the Level of Evidence pyramid precisely because this experimental design is the optimum way to limit
Patellar instability continues to be a focus of research, and there are numerous factors that potentially contribute to recurrent episodes of instability and functional loss.