by ARC | Mar 8, 2008 | Knee
Although Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) surgery enjoys 90% of outcomes with good to excellent results, some patients have difficulty adjusting their gait to accommodate the new articulations inherent in contemporary implant designs. Paradoxical motions inclusive of...
by ARC | Mar 8, 2008 | Hip
Four well-placed crosslinked UHMPWE acetabular liners of distinct design were retrieved subsequent to fracture failure of the rim. In each case, electron microscopy of the fracture surface revealed fatigue initiation markings associated with a stress concentrating...
by ARC | Mar 8, 2007 | Knee
The success of total knee arthroplasty has contributed to its widening application to a younger, more active patient population who daily regimen includes more demanding high flexion activities. Worldwide expansion to Middle Eastern and Asian populations, where the...
by ARC | Mar 8, 2007 | Upper Extremity
Distal radius fractures are commonly encountered in general orthopaedic and hand subspecialty practices. Most surgeons are comfortable with both operative and nonoperative management of these fractures. Treatment options have evolved with fracture pattern governing...
by ARC | Mar 7, 2005 | General
The enduring success of the low-friction arthroplasty first advanced by Sir John Charnley as a solution for severe hip arthritic problems may be appreciated from the fact that in 2003 more than 800,000 hip and knee arthroplasties were performed in the United States....
