Background Use of clinical and administrative databases in orthopaedic surgery research
has grown substantially in recent years. It is estimated that approximately 10% of all …

The purpose of the current systematic review was to identify the prevalence of
hypovitaminosis-D in LE-TJA patients; and outline the association between pre-operative …

Background: Seasonal variability, in terms of warm weather, has been demonstrated to be a
significant risk factor for surgical site infections (SSIs). However, this remains an …

Background: Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a challenging procedure that burdens
the healthcare system. Despite being associated with worse outcomes relative to its primary …

Background In revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA), information regarding perioperative
mortality risk is essential for careful decision-making. This study aimed to elucidate the (1) …

Background High rates of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency have been demonstrated in
various patient populations, including patients undergoing total joint arthroplasties (TJA) …

Background An asymptomatic respiratory viral infection during cardiac surgery could lead to
pulmonary complications and increased mortality. For elective surgery, testing for respiratory …

Background This study aims to answer the following questions regarding elective total hip
arthroplasty (THA): What is (1) the overall 30-day mortality rate;(2) the mortality rate when …

Background Understanding the impact of situational variables on surgical recovery can
improve outcomes in total hip arthroplasty (THA). Literature examining hospital outcomes by …

Background Previous studies have shown that increased 5-item modified frailty index (mFI-
5) scores are associated with poor surgical outcomes. This study seeks to determine …