Antibiotic Stewardship in Orthopaedic Care
All orthopaedic surgeons must carefully decide on which prophylactic antibiotic to prescribe when a patient or a young patient’s parent …
Do Variations in Implants Impact Patient-Reported Outcomes After THA?
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful procedures in not only orthopaedics but all of surgery. With …
New Data Using Ultrasound to Help Diagnose Trochlear Dysplasia
Anterior knee pain and patellar instability are common conditions related to the knee. There have been numerous studies showing a …
Hardware Removal: Surgeons Beware
The removal of metal fixation devices (hardware removal) is one of the 10 most frequently performed surgical procedures in orthopaedics. …
Hip Arthroscopy: To Close the Capsule or Not?
Early hip arthroscopists routinely performed capsulectomies to obtain adequate visualization within the hip joint. As our techniques and skills have …
Heated Tobacco Products and Impact on Bone Healing
An extensive body of clinical and basic science research has confirmed that cigarette smoking negatively impacts bone healing. Newer products, …
Outcomes of Computer Navigation in THA: New National Registry Data
The use of computer navigation in total joint arthroplasty is increasing. Navigation has been employed less in total hip arthroplasty …
PJI: Exploring the Diagnostic Potential of Mass Spectrometry
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a challenging complication in orthopaedics. These infections are often related to low-virulence organisms, and the …
Modifying Growth in Scoliosis: The Importance of Reporting “Negative” Study Results
As we continue to evaluate methods of treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), growth modulation has become a hot topic. Such …