Direct Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures.

Objectives: To compare perioperative, 90-day, and 1-year postoperative complications and outcomes between the direct anterior approach (DAA) and the posterior approach for total hip arthroplasty in geriatric patients with displaced femoral neck fractures (FNFs).

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Multicenter Health care Consortium.

Improved functional status in patients undergoing cement and rebar reconstruction with total hip arthroplasty for uncontained metastatic tumors of the acetabulum.

Background And Objective: Metastatic cancer of the acetabulum can produce marked pain and disability for patients. Several reconstruction techniques for such lesions have been described, with variable outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine functional outcomes and complication rate for patients undergoing cement rebar reconstruction using posterior column screws with total hip arthroplasty for large, uncontained lesions of the acetabulum.

Effects of a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program on Opioid Prescriptions Following Total Joint Arthroplasty in the State of California.

In an attempt to reduce opioid prescriptions, the state of California mandated physician participation in the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES). The goal of this study is to assess whether this intervention led to a change in prescribing habits after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The 90-day postoperative narcotic use was retrospectively reviewed for 13,382 patients undergoing primary THA and TKA.

Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury With Dual NSAID Use After Outpatient Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty.

Background: NSAIDs have been shown to be highly effective analgesic agents in the postoperative period. NSAIDs do have several potential adverse effects, including kidney injury (AKI). Little is known about AKI in the outpatient total joint arthroplasty (TJA) setting, where patient labs are not closely monitored.

An Anatomical Evaluation of the Trapezium and Its Relationship to Basilar Joint Osteophytic Change.

Background: To perform a comprehensive osteologic investigation into trapezium anatomy and investigate the relationship between anatomical factors and osteophyte formation, focusing on sex-specific differences.

Methods: This was a cadaveric study involving 1233 trapezia and first metacarpals. Two subgroups ("Control" and "Main Study") were established.

Correction to: Removal of a urinary catheter before discontinuation of epidural analgesia is associated with an increased risk of postoperative urinary retention and hospital episode costs in patients undergoing surgical correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake. The spelling of Erin Ohliger's name was incorrect.

Removal of a urinary catheter before discontinuation of epidural analgesia is associated with an increased risk of postoperative urinary retention and hospital episode costs in patients undergoing surgical correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Objectives: In adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing posterior spinal instrumented fusion (PSIF), we aimed to answer these questions: (1) is there a difference in postoperative urinary retention (UR) rates among patients who had removal of their Foley catheters before vs. after discontinuation of epidural analgesia (EA)? (2) Can the timing of Foley catheter removal be an independent risk factor for postoperative UR requiring recatheterization? (3) Is there an incurred cost related to treating UR?

Study Design: Retrospective cohort.

Background: EA has been widely used for postoperative pain control after PSIF for AIS.

Total hip arthroplasty in the setting of tuberculosis infection of the hip: a systematic analysis of the current evidence.

Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a viable option to restore mobility and relieve pain in patients with severe post-tuberculous arthritis, but has been controversial due to concerns of disease reactivation. Over the past several decades, a number of authors have reported outcomes of THA for tuberculosis (TB) infections. However, there is marked heterogeneity in regard to disease activity, surgical approaches, and the use of chemoprophylaxis in these studies.

Predictors of Extended Length of Hospital Stay in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients Undergoing Posterior Segmental Instrumented Fusion: An Analysis of 407 Surgeries Performed at a Large Academic Center.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Objective: The aims of this study were to (1) compare patient and procedure-specific characteristics among those who had short versus long hospital stays and (2) identify independent risk factors that may correlate with extended length of hospital stay (LOS) in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) who underwent posterior segmental instrumented fusion (PSIF).

Summary Of Background Data: Reducing the LOS and identifying risk factors associated with extended admission have become increasingly relevant to healthcare policy makers.

Surgery versus Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Which Would a Medical Student Want?

Background: Recent data suggest that treatment of acute, uncomplicated appendicitis (AUA) with antibiotics is as effective as surgery. A 2015 study indicated that more than 50% of patients would choose antibiotic therapy. Medical students represent a unique population of potential patients with greater medical knowledge than the general public and possibly less bias than practicing physicians.