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
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When discussing patient outcomes of hip fractures, we often are speaking of fractures of the proximal part of the femur. But what about the other side of the hip joint, the acetabulum? Among fragility-related injuries, we’re seeing a rise in the incidence of acetabular fractures. And
Vitamin D supplementation, fracture risk, and osteoporosis drug therapies are among several topics explored in recent studies featured in the new JBJS Guest Editorial: What’s
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
JBJS Deputy Editor for Social Media Dr. Matt Schmitz reflects on a new study evaluating postoperative complications and mortality in patients who had a recent
Improving Our Ability to Predict Discharge Disposition After Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
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,
There have been 3 historic cycles of interest in surface replacement of the hip in the last 40 years. The second cycle occurred in the 1980s into the 1990s, when
Recent reports in JBJS Case Connector describe 2 orthopaedic cases involving the formation of “rice bodies,” fibrinous loose bodies with a rice-like appearance. As discussed
The management of expectations is crucial when counseling patients undergoing treatment for a musculoskeletal injury or condition. In hip arthroscopy, this is especially critical when
A new editorial offers additional perspective on a recent study of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in joint arthroplasty. The editorial appears in both JBJS and