Since the 1980s, polyaryletherketones (PAEKs) have been increasingly employed as
biomaterials for trauma, orthopedic, and spinal implants. We have synthesized the extensive …

Background: Understanding the causes of failure and the types of revision total hip
arthroplasty performed is essential for guiding research, implant design, clinical decision-making, …

This study characterizes the patient and clinical factors influencing the economic burden of
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in the United States. The 2001-2009 Nationwide Inpatient …

Previous projections of total joint replacement (TJR) volume have not quantified demand for
TJR surgery in young patients (< 65 years old). We developed projections for demand of …

Understanding the cause of failure and type of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA)
procedures performed in the United States is essential in guiding research, implant design, and …

We quantified the current and historical incidence of periprosthetic infection associated with
hip and knee arthroplasty in the United States using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample, as …

Despite the recognized success and worldwide acceptance of total joint arthroplasty, wear is
a major obstacle limiting the longevity of implanted UHMWPE components. Efforts to solve …

Background: Few studies have explored the role of the National Health Expenditure and
macroeconomics on the utilization of total joint replacement. The economic downturn has raised …

The current risk of infection in contemporary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) as well as the
relative importance of risk factors remains under debate as a result of the rarity of the …

HYPOTHESIS: This study examined national trends and projections of procedure volumes
and prevalence rates for shoulder and elbow arthroplasty in the United States (US). This …