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Little is known about the resumption of sporting activities following megaprosthetic reconstruction of the distal femur and proximal tibia after resection of a bone sarcoma. Thus, the aims of our study were: (1) to assess the functional outcome; (2) to evaluate pre- and postoperatively performed spo...

Many patients report more difficulty when descending stairs compared to level walking after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Different implant designs can affect knee biomechanics and muscle activity during gait, but their effect during stair descent is unclear. The purpose of this study was to evalua...

Accurate hip reconstruction is associated with improved biomechanical behavior following total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, whether this is associated with improved patient-reported outcome measures (PROs) is unknown.

This study reports the minimum 10 year results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed using a monoblock acetabular component with a large-diameter head (LDH) ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) bearing.

Hip Arthroscopy in the pediatric and adolescent hip has evolved from its role as a diagnostic tool to a primary modality of management of variety of hip pathologies in children and adolescents. This article reviews current concepts and advances in hip arthroscopy in this population. We discuss the i...

Recurrent groin pain following periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a challenging problem. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the position and dynamics of the psoas tendon as a potential cause for recurrent groin pain following PAO.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 38.4 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, 97.6 million people 18 or older have prediabetes and 27.2 million people 65 and older have prediabetes. As our population stands at roughly 336,377,915 people, those in the above categories re...

Retrolisthesis is a backward movement of a spinal vertebra relative to the vertebra beneath it. Historically, retrolisthesis has been seen as having no clinical significance. But as research activities continue, associations with pain, decreased functionality, and degenerative changes in the spine a...

Neck pain is really common in people who have migraine. But there s also another type of neck-triggered problem, known as a cervicogenic headache, whi...

A leading spine expert shares 10 things parents and caregivers should know about this common, treatable condition.