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In a study from OrthoCarolina, the reoperation rate was higher for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty than for total knee arthroplasty, but patients in the 2 groups had similar outcome scores.

Revision of a failed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is a complex procedure. In this article, the authors review key points in evaluating and managing patients who present with a failure, including identifying the etiology of failure, recognizing concomitant pathology, and understanding op...

This is the conclusion of researchers from Rush University in Chicago, who retrospectively reviewed outcomes of 126 TKA patients who had undergone either direct repair (n=58; 46%) or allograft reconstruction (n=68; 54%) between 2005 and 2014 at Rush. Mean follow-up was 81.2 months.

Historically, the greatest residual (gap or step) displacement is used to predict clinical outcome following acetabular fracture surgery. Gap and step displacement may, however, impact the outcome to different degrees. We assessed the individual relationship between gap or step displacement and hip ...

The purpose of this study is to describe the cases of 9 patients with posterior redislocation or recurrent subluxation of the native hip that was treated with hip preservation surgery.

Spine and joint surgery patients aren't taking advantage of common pain relievers like Tylenol or Motrin during their recovery, researchers say.

Inversion therapy is where a person is suspended upside down for several minutes with the aim of relieving back pain or similar ailments. Some evidence supports the use of inversion therapy for short-term management of back pain.

Adopting the correct sitting position is essential for maintaining good posture and a healthy back and spine. Most people can improve their sitting posture by following a few simple guidelines.

Hyperlordosis is a condition in which there is an excessive spine curvature in the lower back.

Location of inflammation may determine which patients are successfully treated with steroid injections