Background As operative techniques and implant design have evolved over time, total hip
arthroplasty (THA) is increasingly being carried out for patients with neurological …

Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a skin disorder characterized by inflammatory
skin lesions that are most commonly in the inguinal and axillary regions. These skin lesions …

Purpose: Literature regarding total hip arthroplasty for pediatric hip diseases is scarce. This
review aims to portray the various orthopedic conditions of childhood that can lead to …

Background: Ankle fractures are common orthopaedic injuries that may be indicated for
open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). Although the negative impact of tobacco use on …

Background Anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) are effective treatment
options for end-stage glenohumeral osteoarthritis. However, consideration for pre-existing …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND CONTEXT Morbid obesity (MO) has been associated with
increased risk of adverse events following procedures such as posterior lumbar fusion …

Background Following total hip arthroplasty (THA), readmissions and emergency
department (ED) visits have been studied. Urgent care utilization is not well-characterized …

Background Patients with postpolio syndrome (PPS) may be afflicted by hip arthritis in either
the paralytic or contralateral limb. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) may be considered in these …

Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure that requires consideration
of pre-existing comorbidities. Factor V Leiden (FVL), an inherited thrombophilia, is one such …

Objective. To understand what patients utilize emergency departments (EDs) versus urgent
care centers for low back pain (LBP). Summary of Background Data. LBP is a common …