Background Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is one of the most common surgical procedures in
the United States; however, racial and ethnic disparities in utilizations and outcomes have …

Purpose of review The purpose of this review was to evaluate the literature regarding bundle
payment reimbursement models for total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Recent findings From an …

Objective To systematically perform a meta-analysis of the association between different
comorbid conditions on safety (short-term outcomes) and effectiveness (long-term …

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a lengthy surgical procedure that requires a personalized
approach depending on the characteristics of the patient. For this reason, this surgery …

Abstract Background The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) is a validated geriatric
comorbidity measure derived from routinely collected administrative data. The purpose of …

Background Preoperative optimization protocols targeting potentially modifiable risk factors
could prove beneficial in reducing the rate of complications in lower extremity total joint …

Purpose To investigate, whether cartilage repair surgery for focal osteochondral defects at
the knee results in less degenerative changes over 6 years in a MR imaging follow-up than …

Background As we transition to value-based care delivery models, risk stratification in total
joint arthroplasty is more important than ever. The purpose of this study was to identify …

Methods: Data from the National Inpatient Sample was used to identify all patients
undergoing TKA and THA between 2006 and 2015. Patients were divided in four groups …

Abstract Background The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative
improved quality and reduced costs following total hip (THA) and knee arthroplasty (TKA). In …