What are safe age limits for anatomic and reverse total shoulder arthroplasties without compromising outcomes or increasing complications?
The Evolution of Innovation in Humeral Implant Options: Two Surgeons’ Case Reviews
Throughout the field of orthopaedics, there is a trend moving toward preserving as much of the patient’s natural anatomy as possible. Likewise, having access to a wide range of bone conserving implants affords the surgeon the opportunity to treat each patient with respect to anatomical preservation.
Insights in Computer-Assisted Surgery for TSA
Total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) can be challenging surgery, due to exposure difficulties and limited access to portions of the anatomy.
A Neck Preserving Approach to Hip Reconstruction
A 67-year-old Caucasian female weighing 190lbs diagnosed with osteo/degenerative arthritis received Exactech’s Alteon® Neck Preserving Stem with a Biolox®delta femoral head and Novation® Crown Cup acetabular shell.
Does Direct Anterior Approach Require a Specialized Table? How to Perform this Cost-Effective Approach without Additional Equipment
The direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty has been gaining favor with surgeons and patients alike in the last several years.
The Effect of Posterior Tibial Slope on the Kinematics of PCL-Retaining TKA: A Pilot Study Using a Novel, Soft-Tissue Preserving Test Method
Abnormal knee kinematics have been found in fluoroscopy studies after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), which may lead to suboptimal clinical outcomes.
Monobloc Revision Femoral Stem: First Cases
A 77-year-old female with severe osteoporosis and a contraindication for cement received Exactech’s Alteon Monobloc Revision Femoral Stem through a tableless anterior approach.