by ARC | Mar 7, 2005 | 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 7, 2004 | Knee
The abrasion observed in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) total knee arthroplasty component retrievals is the result of high cyclical loads, which act on the tibial plateau during daily ambulation. This dynamic process influences in vivo component...
by ARC | Mar 7, 2004 | Upper Extremity
Scaphoid fractures are common, but often challenging to treat. Clinic studies have demonstrated that both conservative treatment and internal fixation have successful long-term results with the latter providing earlier recovery of motion, decreased immobilization an...
by ARC | Mar 7, 2003 | 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 2001 more than 600,000 hip and knee arthroplasties were performed in the United States....
by ARC | Mar 7, 2003 | General
It is estimated that more than 500,000 bone-grafting procedures are performed annually in the United States, with approximately half of these procedures related to spine fusion. These numbers easily double on a global basis and indicate a shortage in the availability...
