Epidemiology and Trends in Cartilage Surgery of the Foot and Ankle in Germany: An Analysis of National Healthcare Billing and Reporting Data from 2006 to 2020.

: Cartilage surgery constitutes a standard intervention in foot and ankle procedures. Currently, there is a lack of epidemiological data on its frequency, age distribution, and surgical options for cartilage surgery. This study aimed to investigate the current landscape of cartilage surgery in Germany and identify the most common procedures from an epidemiological standpoint.

Handmade spacers for two-stage exchange at the hip.

Objective: Two-stage exchange with implantation of a temporary spacer is the gold standard treatment for chronic periprosthetic joint infection of the hip. This article describes a simple and safe technique for handmade spacers at the hip.

Indication: Periprosthetic joint infection of the hip.

Handmade articulating spacer for two-stage exchange at the knee.

Objective: Two-stage exchange with implantation of a temporary spacer is considered gold standard treatment for chronic periprosthetic joint infection of the knee. This article describes a simple and safe technique for handmade articulating spacers at the knee.

Indication: Chronic or relapsing periprosthetic joint infection of the knee.

Effect of Mobilization on the Day of Surgery After Total Hip Arthroplasty in Elderly, Obese, and Severely Diseased Patients.

Background: Mobilization on the day of surgery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) is widely used. However, elderly, obese and severely diseased patients are often excluded from early mobilization. Therefore, it was our aim to investigate the effect of mobilization on the day of surgery with focus on these patients.