Vertical or Horizontal (Bikini) Incision for Direct Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: Outcomes of Early (<90 day) Revision.

Background: The horizontal 'bikini' incision for direct anterior approach (DAA) total hip arthroplasty has gained popularity due to its early wound healing characteristics; however, the nonextensile nature of this approach may pose problems in treating early complications. This study sought to characterize the outcomes of early revision (<90 days) in patients who underwent anterior hip arthroplasty utilizing either a traditional longitudinal incision or a horizontal (bikini) incision.

Methods: This retrospective study identified patients who underwent DAA primary total hip arthroplasty with a subsequent DAA revision within 90 days.

Ten Year Experience With Same Day Discharge Outpatient Total Hip Arthroplasty: Patient Demographics Changed, but Safe Outcomes Were Maintained.

Background: This study aimed to characterize changes in patient demographics and outcomes for same-day discharge total hip arthroplasty (THA) over a 10-year period at a single orthopaedic specialty hospital.

Methods: A consecutive series of 1,654 patients between 2013 and 2022 who underwent unilateral THA and were discharged on the same calendar day were retrospectively reviewed. Patient demographics, including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), age-adjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index, and American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), were collected.

The Efficacy of Preoperative Video-Based Opioid Counseling on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: There are myriad strategies to reduce opioid consumption after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Recent studies have suggested that preoperative counseling may reduce opioid use after a variety of orthopedic procedures. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether preoperative video-based patient education regarding opioid use and abuse reduces opioid consumption after TKA.

The Use of Iodophor-Impregnated Drapes in Patients With Iodine-Related Allergies: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.

Background: The use of iodophor-impregnated adhesive drapes have become almost universally incorporated into standard practice of arthroplasty draping technique. Iodine-related allergies in patients planned for joint replacement present a challenge in terms of the best course of action to minimize complications and optimize outcomes.

Methods: This is a retrospective case series of patients that received an iodophor-impregnated drape as part of draping for a total hip or knee arthroplasty at a single orthopaedic-specific hospital with documented iodine-related allergies.