The interaction between the lumbosacral spine and the pelvis is dynamically related to
positional change, and may be complicated by co-existing pathology. This review summarises …

Locked plate technology has evolved in an effort to overcome the limitations associated with
conventional plating methods, primarily for improving fixation in osteopenic bone. The …

Aims Lumbar fusion is known to reduce the variation in pelvic tilt between standing and
sitting. A flexible lumbo-pelvic unit increases the stability of total hip arthroplasty (THA) when …

Background High body mass index (BMI) is associated with significant complications in patients
undergoing total joint arthroplasty. Many studies have evaluated this trend, but few have …

The effect of obesity on the outcomes of total joint arthroplasties is an ongoing concern. As
obesity becomes more endemic, new categories emerge, such as the “super-obese.” We …

Background Chronic opioid users pose a unique challenge for orthopedic surgeons, as they
often report suboptimal outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We aim at …

May 2014• Volume 118• Number 5 www. anesthesia-analgesia. org 1127 literature on enhanced
recovery after surgery (ERAS) and from our own experience at University of California (…

Background: National projections of future joint arthroplasties are useful for understanding
the changing burden of surgery and related outcomes on the health system. The aim of this …

Background Changes in spinal alignment and pelvic tilt alter acetabular orientation in predictable
ways, which may have implications on stability of total hip arthroplasty (THA). Patients …

We hypothesized that a postoperative clinical telemedicine tool will be effective in reducing
the total number of unscheduled postoperative clinic visits and calls while increasing patient …