The human body involves a large number of systems subjected to contact stresses and thus
experiencing wear and degradation. The limited efficacy of existing solutions constantly puts …

Background Displaced femoral neck fractures (DFNF) are common and can be treated with
osteosynthesis, hemiarthroplasty (HA), or total hip arthroplasty (THA). There is no consensus …

Objective To provide an evidence-based overview of the different surgical procedures in
osteoarthritis (OA). Design This narrative review reports on surgical therapies (1) for severe …

Synovial joints, critical for limb biomechanics, rely on sophisticated lubrication systems to
minimize wear. Disruptions, whether from injury or disease, often necessitate joint …

Abstract Pin-on-disc (PoD) experiments are widely used to quantify and rank wear of
different material couples for prosthetic hip implant bearings. However, polyethylene wear …

Post-market medical device surveillance is a challenge facing manufacturers, regulatory
agencies, and health care providers. Electronic health records are valuable sources of real …

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 …

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure for patients suffering from hip pain eg
from osteoarthritis, osteonecrosis, or hip fractures. The satisfaction of patients undergoing …

Total hip replacement (THR) is a common orthopedic surgery technique that helps
thousands of individuals to live normal lives each year. A hip replacement replaces the …

Background Metal-on-conventional polyethylene (MoPc) bearing wear-related biological
reactions in total hip arthroplasty (THA) continue to raise concerns among young, active …