Hip
Original Research
Modular Versus Nonmodular Femoral Necks for Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
In total hip arthroplasty (THA), proximal femoral neck stem modularity (PFNSM) has theoretical advantages over nonmodular stems, including the...
Original Research
Radiographically Silent Loosening of the Acetabular Component in Hip Arthroplasty
Polyethylene wear and subsequent osteolysis are major obstacles to the long-term success of total hip arthroplasty (THA). We conducted a study to...
Clinical Review
Causes and Rates of Unplanned Readmissions After Elective Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To address the lack of consensus on the leading reasons for readmissions after primary elective unilateral total joint arthroplasties (TJAs), we...
Case Reports
Giant Solitary Synovial Chondromatosis Mimicking Chondrosarcoma: Report of a Rare Histologic Presentation and Literature Review
Synovial chondromatosis is a benign lesion of the synovium, and giant solitary synovial chondromatosis (GSSCM) is a rare presentation of it. In...
Case Reports
Iatrogenic Femoral Neck Fracture After Closed Reduction of Anterior Hip Dislocation in the Emergency Department
This is a case report detailing an iatrogenic femoral neck fracture (FNF) after closed reduction of an anterior hip dislocation.
Case Reports
Xanthogranulomatous Osteomyelitis of Proximal Femur Masquerading as Benign Bone Tumor
We describe a case of xanthogranulomatous osteomyelitis (XO) of the proximal femur in a 65-year-old woman who presented with pain of 6 months’...
Article
CMS Proposes Major Initiative for Hip and Knee Replacements
Original Research
Enoxaparin and Warfarin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Total Hip Arthroplasty: To Bridge or Not to Bridge?
Anticoagulation bridges consisting of subcutaneous enoxaparin combined with oral-dosed warfarin are commonly used in orthopedic procedures as...
Original Research
Risk Factors for Thromboembolic Events After Surgery for Ankle Fractures
We conducted a retrospective national-cohort study to determine the incidence of and independent risk factors for venous thromboembolic events (...
Original Research
Total Hip Arthroplasty for Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis of the Hip Fares Worse Than THA for Primary Osteoarthritis
We conducted a study to evaluate differences between patients who had total hip arthroplasty (THA) for posttraumatic osteoarthritis (OA) and...
Clinical Review
The Role of Vitamin C in Orthopedic Trauma and Bone Health
Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient with an adult daily recommended intake of 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men.