Compared with stainless steel and Co–Cr‐based alloys, Ti and its alloys are widely used as
biomedical implants due to many fascinating properties, such as superior mechanical …

Replacement surgery of hip joint consists of the substitution of the joint with an implant able
to recreate the articulation functionality. This article aims to review the current state of the art …

Background: The volume of primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) procedures has risen in
recent decades. However, recent procedure growth has not been at previously projected …

This study investigates the differences in the microstructure, defects and mechanical
behavior of porous structures from a β-type Ti single bond24Nbsingle bond4Zrsingle bond …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) are recognised and proven
interventions for patients with advanced arthritis. Studies to date have demonstrated a …

This study characterizes the patient and clinical factors influencing the economic burden of
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the United States. The 2001-2009 Nationwide Inpatient …

Background: Periprosthetic joint infection continues to potentially complicate an otherwise
successful joint replacement. The treatment of this infection often requires multiple surgical …

Abstract Background Revision THA and TKA are growing and important clinical and
economic challenges. Healthcare systems tend to combine revision joint replacement …

Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) still remains a significant problem. In line with the forecasted
rise in joint replacement procedures, the number of cases of PJI is also anticipated to rise …

HYPOTHESIS: This study examined national trends and projections of procedure volumes
and prevalence rates for shoulder and elbow arthroplasty in the United States (US). This …