Risk Stratification and Pain Outcomes Following Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty for Adverse Local Tissue Reactions.

Background: Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) for adverse local tissue reactions (ALTRs) secondary to head-neck taper corrosion is associated with a high complication rate. Diagnosis of ALTR is based on risk stratification using the patient's history and examination, implant risk, serum metal ion levels, and imaging. The purpose of this study was to determine if stratification using similar risk factors is predictive of outcomes following revision THA for metal-on-polyethylene (MoP) ALTR.

Hawkins wiring for three-part fractures of the proximal humerus: A case series.

Three-part proximal humerus fractures in the elderly continue to be difficult to surgically treat. We evaluated the Hawkins wiring (HW) technique, which utilizes figure-of-eight tension band wiring, to treat three-part proximal humerus fractures involving the greater tuberosity. Currently, there is a paucity of data detailing patient outcomes and radiographic follow-up of this technique.