Despite advancements and improvements in methods for preventing infection, periprosthetic
joint infection (PJI) is a significant complication following total joint arthroplasty (TJA) …

This systematic review explored associations between smoking and health outcomes
involving the musculoskeletal system. AMSTAR criteria were followed. A comprehensive …

Background Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a
devastating complication. The short-term morbidity profile of revision TKA performed for PJI …

Background It has been established by previous studies that longer operative times can lead
to higher rates of complications and poorer outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA) …

Background Although previous studies have evaluated the effect of obesity on the outcomes
of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), most considered obesity as a binary variable. It is important …

Background Increased operative time has been associated with increased complications
after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The purpose of the present study was to investigate the …

Objective To develop evidence-based consensus recommendations for the optimal timing of
hip and knee arthroplasty to improve patient-important outcomes including, but not limited to …

Background and purpose—Smoking is a modifiable risk factor that may adversely affect
postoperative outcomes. Healthcare providers are increasingly denying smokers access to …

Background: Discharge from the hospital on the day of (same-day) hip and knee
arthroplasties has become more common; however, to our knowledge, few studies have …

Abstract Purpose of Review Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a complication that is
associated with high morbidity as well as high healthcare expenses. The purpose of this …