A significant challenge in orthopedics is the design of biomaterial devices that are able to
perform biological functions by substituting or repairing various tissues and controlling bone …

Background and purpose—Traditions are passed on from experienced surgeons to younger
fellows and become “the right way to do it”. Traditions associated with arthroplasty surgery …

Purpose The use of suction drains in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial.
The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of patients who received suction drains …

Background In an enhanced recovery after surgery program, not placing a closed suction
drain following routine primary total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is becoming more acceptable …

Background Blood loss is a major concern in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) along with
postoperative knee function. The present study explores the impact of tourniquet (T) and …

Background Little is known about the relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD)
and minimally invasive total knee arthroplasty (MIS-TKA). We hypothesized that CKD was an …

Purpose Several studies have failed to show significant benefits of closed suction drainage
(CSD) in routine primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, blood loss, haematoma …

Blood loss management is critical to positive outcomes in patients undergoing total knee
arthroplasty (TKA). Transfusions are associated with an increased risk of major and minor …

Purpose: The age-old practice of closed suction drain following orthopedic procedures has
been challenged since past few decades. Our aim was to assess the effectiveness of closed …

Background Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the life-threatening complications of total
joint arthroplasty (TJA) postoperatively, and its risk factors are still controversial. The aim of …