Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most ubiquitous joint disorders which cause
tremendous loss of life quality and impose an economic burden on society. At present, the …

Revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a challenging surgical procedure. Although good
results are presented, the outcomes are worse in comparison with those of primary TKA, with …

Background Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) is associated with significant risk of
wound-related morbidity. The present study aimed to evaluate the 1) efficacy of closed …

Background Revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) rates are increasing in younger patients.
Few studies have assessed outcomes of initial aseptic rTKA performed for younger patients …

Importance Surgery is a teachable moment, and smoking cessation interventions that
coincide with an episode of surgical care are especially effective. Implementing these …

Purpose This study aimed to determine the risk factors of aseptic loosening (AL) in complex
revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA) cases using rotating hinge knee prosthesis. Methods …

Aims It has previously been shown that higher-volume hospitals have better outcomes
following revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). We were unable to identify any studies …

Background Tobacco carcinogens have adverse effects on bone health and are associated
with inferior outcomes following orthopedic procedures. The purpose of this study was to …

Purpose Aseptic loosening (AL) has been reported to be one of the most frequent
complications in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA). The aim of …

Purpose Smoking is a prevalent modifiable risk factor that has been associated with adverse
postoperative outcomes across numerous surgical specialties. We examined the impact of …