How Does Surgical Approach Affect Characteristics of Dislocation After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty?

Background: Concerns have been voiced regarding how surgical approach impacts risk of dislocation after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study investigated how surgical approach impacts rate, direction, and timing of dislocations following THA.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of 13,335 primary THAs from 2011 to 2020 and identified 118 patients with prosthetic hip dislocation.

The Physiological Effects, Including Risks and Potential Benefits, of Cannabis for Patients Undergoing Elective Orthopedic Procedures.

Given the evolving regulations regarding and availability of cannabis in the United States, physicians should understand the risks and benefits associated with its use. Patients are interested in learning about the use of cannabis for the management of orthopedic pain and any potential risks associated with it when undergoing elective surgery. Edible and topical cannabis products appear to have fewer side effects than inhaled cannabis products.

Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Occurring with Rhinophyma: A Case Report.

Rhinophyma is the final stage in the evolution of acne rosacea, a common vasoactive dermatosis. Individuals with rhinophyma present with a typical, disfiguring nasal appearance consisting of bulbous enlargement, erythema, and telangiectasia with a sebaceous, oily skin surface. This classic appearance permits a facile diagnosis but may also lead the physician to overlook a coexistent malignancy.