Adverse Local Tissue Reactions (ALTRs) are one of the main causes of hip implant failures.
Although the metal release from the implants is considered as a main etiology, the …

Introduction: Total joint replacement is one of the most common, safe, and efficacious
operations in all of surgery. However, one major long-standing and unresolved issue is the …

Question 1: Do you agree with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons algorithm
for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs)? Recommendation: Yes. However …

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), a condition characterized by the presence of a
necrotic bone lesion in the femoral head, is caused by a disruption in the blood supply. Its …

The histopathological examination of the periprosthetic soft tissue and bone has contributed
to the identification and description of the morphological features of adverse local tissue …

Purpose Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the gold standard in the treatment of advanced hip
osteoarthritis. However, hip resurfacing (HR) arthroplasty may present a viable alternative …

Metal on metal hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) was introduced in an attempt to address
potential limitations regarding return to sport, return to high functional activity and premature …

Modular dual-mobility (MDM) constructs can be used to reduce dislocation rates after total
hip replacement (THR). However, there are concerns about adverse reaction to metal debris …

Background The identification of implant wear particles and non-implant related particles
and the characterization of the inflammatory responses in the periprosthetic neo-synovial …

Background Imageless computer navigation improves component placement accuracy in
total hip arthroplasty (THA), but variations in the registration process are known to impact …