Background Numerous papers have been published examining risk factors for revision of
primary total hip arthroplasty (THA), but there have been no comprehensive systematic …

The optimal method of fixation for primary total hip replacements (THR), particularly fixation
with or without the use of cement is still controversial. In a systematic review and …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) are recognised and proven
interventions for patients with advanced arthritis. Studies to date have demonstrated a …

Abstract Background Revision THA and TKA are growing and important clinical and
economic challenges. Healthcare systems tend to combine revision joint replacement …

Background: Understanding the causes of failure and the types of revision total hip
arthroplasty performed is essential for guiding research, implant design, clinical decision …

Background: The purpose of this investigation was to determine the incidence rates of, and
identify risk factors for, thirty-day postoperative mortality and complications among more than …

Understanding the cause of failure and type of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
procedures performed in the United States is essential in guiding research, implant design …

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) represents substantial clinical and economic burdens. This
study evaluated patient and procedure characteristics and resource utilization associated …

Bioengineers need a thorough grounding in biocompatibility-the biological performance of
materials. Until now, there were no publications suitable for a neophyte in the field; prior …

Aims of the Study The specific aims for this study were (1) to report on an updated
epidemiologic survey of hip replacements in Sweden and to identify risk factors for failures …