1 December 2010

Impregnation of bone chips with antibiotics and storage of antibiotics at different temperatures: an in vitro study

Background Infection is one of the most devastating adverse events following joint replacement surgery. Deep infection rates in primary hip...

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1 October 2010

Tendinopathy and CECS stimulate debate at

The fourth 'Sports & Exercise Medicine for London 2012' meeting in association with DJO Education held at the Royal Society...

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1 October 2010

Orthopaedic surgeons and vibrating tools – can there be too much vibration?

Introduction Orthopaedic surgeons have always been long associated with using power tools at work. This can be either for something...

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1 October 2010

Are component positioning and prosthesis size associated with hip resurfacing failure?

Abstract Background Recent studies suggest that there is a learning curve for metal-on-metal hip resurfacing. The purpose of this study...

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1 October 2010

The incidence of total hip arthroplasty after hip arthroscopy in osteoarthritic patients

Abstract Objective To assess the incidence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in osteoarthritic patients who were treated by arthroscopic debridement...

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1 September 2010

Base of Thumb Arthritis

Introduction Arthritis of the trapezio metacarpal joint of the base of the thumb is a common problem. It is the...

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1 August 2010

Hallux Valgus

The term "Hallux valgus", was originally coined in 1871 by Carl Hauter. The understanding of the aetiology and pathogenesis of...

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1 August 2010

The Inaugural International Advances inKnee Arthroplasty Meeting

Looking at materials used, biomechanics and design issues, ranging from minimally invasive surgery starting with HTO and moving onto revision...

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