The majority of patients who undergo primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are discharged to home postoperatively, but for some patients,
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When patients present with identified bone metastases, a known primary diagnosis, and pain, the orthopaedic surgeon is nearly always contacted. The treatment plan is guided
JBJS recently welcomed Antonia F. Chen, MD, MBA as Deputy Editor for Adult Reconstruction. Dr. Chen is an orthopaedic surgeon in Boston, Massachusetts. She also
Orthobiologics have garnered a substantial amount of buzz over the past few years, showing both their effectiveness and lack thereof. Hip preservation is one area
Percutaneous pinning of displaced supracondylar humeral fractures (SCHFs) in children has been the treatment of choice for decades. The debate regarding all-lateral pinning versus cross-pinning
All orthopaedic surgeons must carefully decide on which prophylactic antibiotic to prescribe when a patient or a young patient’s parent reports an allergy to penicillin.
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful procedures in not only orthopaedics but all of surgery. With the dramatic rise in the number of THAs performed annually and the necessary focus on value-based
Anterior knee pain and patellar instability are common conditions related to the knee. There have been numerous studies showing a variety of risk factors for
The removal of metal fixation devices (hardware removal) is one of the 10 most frequently performed surgical procedures in orthopaedics. To the surgeon with limited experience, these procedures can appear to be straightforward and
Early hip arthroscopists routinely performed capsulectomies to obtain adequate visualization within the hip joint. As our techniques and skills have evolved, more modern capsulotomies are