Abstract Aim Over 20,000 hip hemiarthroplasties for fractures are performed annually in the UK. NICE currently recommends performing these via anterolateral approach, to reduce risk of dislocation, with potential expense reducing function and mobility post-operatively. To address issues, muscle-sparing approaches have been utilised "SPAIRE" (Sparing Piriformis Internus Repairing Externus) is on...

We report the use of the reverse shoulder prosthesis in the revision of a failed shoulder hemiarthroplasty in 19 shoulders in 18 patients (7 men, 11 women) with severe pain and loss of function. The primary procedure had been undertaken for glenohumeral arthritis associated with severe rotator cuff deficiency. Statistically significant improvements were seen in pain and functional outcome. Afte...

Hip fractures in the elderly population remain a significant public health concern. With a rise in the incidence of osteoporosis, orthopaedic surgeons must be familiar with different fixation options in both trauma and arthroplasty to minimize complications and implant failure following treatment of femoral neck fractures. Cemented hip hemiarthroplasty is a reliable method for restoring functio...

BACKGROUND Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients are at risk for bacterial and opportunistic infections with worsening immunosuppression. METHODS From June 2000 to January 2009, six patients who were diagnosed with HIV infection underwent 10 joint replacement procedures, including six total hip arthroplasties, two total knee arthroplasties, and one shoulder hemiarthroplasty. An...

Introduction Fractures of the neck femur that occur in elderly are caused by minor trauma with most common age more than 50 years old. While young adult patients, fractures severe such as a fall from height or traffic accident. Hemiarthroplasty cemented uncemented methods treatment fracture patients. Modified Harris Hip Score (MHHS) is tool to measure functional capacity and pain assess conditi...

UNLABELLED Fractures of the upper end of the humerus are relatively common. They are predominant in the female population (85%), age over 50 years, where the force that leads to fractures in 90% of cases is moderate. Multifragmentary (three-part and four-part) fracture of the upper end of humerus, treated nonoperatively, often leaves behind a significant disability. MATERIALS AND METHODS Betw...