Background: The available evidence supporting the use of arthroscopic débridement for the
treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee is largely retrospective and lacks …

One thousand one hundred ninety patients underwent knee arthroplasty between January
2004 and July 1, 2007, and received an indwelling continuous infusion femoral catheter for …

Background With diminishing reimbursement rates and strained public payer budgets, a
high-volume inpatient procedure, such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA), is a common target for …

Our objective was to examine the potential of a genipin cross-linked human fibrin hydrogel
system as a scaffold for articular cartilage tissue engineering. Human articular chondrocytes …

Patellar maltracking occurs as a result of an imbalance in the dynamic relationship between
the patella and trochlea. This is often secondary to an underlying structural abnormality. The …

Background To evaluate feasibility and potential effectiveness of a patient decision aid (PtDA)
for patients and a preference report for surgeons to reduce wait times and improve …

Background A high quality decision requires that patients who meet clinical criteria for
surgery are informed about the options (including non-surgical alternatives) and receive …

Several risk assessment scores have been developed to assist with selection of patients for
same-day discharge total joint arthroplasty to minimize risk of adverse events or readmission…

ABSTRACT. Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is the most common complication of hemodialysis.
Symptomatic IDH requires the administration of fluid and often results in the early …

Advances in our understanding of meniscal function and consequences of menisectomy
have spawned meniscal repair techniques that yield success rates approaching 90% in …