Assessment and management of postoperative pain after hospital discharge is very
challenging. We conducted a systematic review to synthesize available evidence on the …

In this issue of The Bone & Joint Journal, we highlight many of the hotly debated areas in
total hip arthroplasty (THA). This includes the influence of spinopelvic alignment on the …

Objective To identify patients at risk of mid-late term revision of hip replacement to inform
targeted follow-up. Design Analysis of linked national data sets from primary and secondary …

The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) has increased steadily due to an aging population,
increasing life expectancy, obesity and lifestyle factors. Total hip replacement has become …

Aims This study investigates whether primary knee arthroplasty (KA) restores health-related
quality of life (HRQoL) to levels expected in the general population. Methods This …

Background After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), patients' physical activity (PA) levels at 6
months are lower than those of healthy subjects. Few studies have investigated the factors …

Aims Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common procedure to address pain and enhance
function in hip disorders such as osteoarthritis. Despite its success, postoperative patient …

Each issue of The Bone & Joint Journal brings a special collection of papers that will
influence clinical practice and challenge existing dogma. As we each examine our pathways …

Objectives The purposes of this study were to explore trajectories for patterns of
postoperative pain intensity during the first year following hip fracture surgery and the …

It is remarkable that we are now 75 years into our journey as a journal, and that it is now ten
years since I had the privilege of stepping up as Editorin-Chief. I have inherited a strong …