Current state of total joint replacement.

The current state of bearing surfaces in total hip replacement.

We reviewed the literature on the currently available choices of bearing surface in total hip replacement (THR). We present a detailed description of the properties of articulating surfaces review the understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of existing bearing couples. Recent technological developments in the field of polyethylene and ceramics have altered the risk of fracture and the...

Complications of total joint replacement

Anesthesia for total joint replacement.

Current concepts in joint replacement.

Dr Greenwald is Course Director, Current Concepts in Joint Replacement. Dr Greenwald has no relevant fi nancial relationships to disclose. Correspondence should be addressed to: A. Seth Greenwald, DPhil(Oxon), Current Concepts Institute, 2310 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114 ([email protected]). doi: 10.3928/01477447-20100722-01 One step forward, 2 steps back is a concerning assessment of future...

Total replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

Various prostheses for total replacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint for painful hallux valgus and hallux rigidus are briefly discussed. Altogether, the results of eighty-six replacements in sixty-nine patients have been recorded after an average interval of two years. In seventy-eight operations a Silastic* prosthesis as designed by Swanson for the replacement of metacarpophalangeal...