Readability of Online Information on Core Decompression of the Hip for Avascular Necrosis.

Introduction Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head is a type of osteonecrosis, which is caused by the disruption of blood flow to the proximal femur, resulting in osteocyte death. Regression of the disease is rare, and most patients will ultimately progress to having a total hip arthroplasty performed. Early diagnosis of AVN allows treatment options beyond total hip arthroplasty.

Readability of Online Information on the Latarjet Procedure.

Introduction A common complication of first-time or recurrent shoulder dislocations is bone loss at the humeral head and glenoid. Recurrent shoulder instability is often a result of bony defects in the glenoid following shoulder dislocations. In the setting of glenoid bone loss, surgical interventions are generally required to restore stability.

prosthetic hip joint infection.

We present the first case report of prosthetic joint infection (PJI) caused by . Our patient is a 74-year-old male who underwent primary total hip replacement for right hip pain. His recovery was uneventful until 6 weeks postoperatively when he presented to his routine outpatient appointment with significant erythema, swelling, and tenderness over his right hip wound.