Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine if lag screw position affects the
biomechanical properties of a cephalomedullary nail used to fix an unstable peritrochanteric …

In North America, two-stage revision arthroplasty is the treatment of choice for chronic
periprosthetic infection of the hip and knee. Controversy exists regarding the diagnosis of …

Given the popularity of cementless orthopedic implants, it is imperative for orthopedic surgeons
to have a basic understanding of the process of peri-implant bone healing. Contact and …

Background: Comminuted proximal humerus fracture fixation is controversial. Locked plate
complications have been addressed by anatomic reduction or medial cortical support. The …

Objectives: Both intramedullary and extramedullary internal fixation has been advocated for
the treatment of subtrochanteric femur fractures. Is there clinical evidence to recommend one …

This article is a brief review of the basic science research conducted in the field of electrical
stimulation for fracture healing. Direct electrical current, capacitive coupling, and inductive …

BACKGROUND: Both external fixation and open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) using
plates have been recommended for treatment of distal radius fractures. We conducted a …

Background Restoring normal anatomy and achieving stable fixation of the acetabular
component can be especially challenging when the surgeon must deal with severe acetabular …

This chapter presents a case scenario of a 59‐year‐old female who is one year out from
revision of a left total hip arthroplasty (THA) due to recurrent dislocation. Periprosthetic joint …

Objectives: This study evaluated the 135-degree hip screw, 95-degree hip screw, and
intramedullary hip screw (IMHS) for fixation of reverse obliquity intertrochanteric fractures. Methods…