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” but Not Necessarily “Improved”
A review of five hip- and knee-implant innovations, initiated by the FDA in reaction to serious problems with metal-on-metal …
Minority of Orthopaedists Know the Cost of Implants They Commonly Use
When it comes to knowing the costs of the devices they implant, orthopaedic surgeons and residents are batting only …
JBJS Watches/Warnings Cites Concern About Femoral Neck Fractures in Long-Necked Modular Implants
Modularity in the heads and stems of total hip prostheses has afforded orthopaedic surgeons the ability to intraoperatively adjust version, …