Femoral arthroplasty in prosthetic disease patients
A recent study finds total femoral arthroplasty produces good functional outcomes, pain relief and few complications in end-stage prosthetic disease. The procedure is appropriate for patients with failed massive reconstructive efforts and inadequate bone stock for femoral component fixation. ( March 2006) Read more.

Exploring minimally invasive quadriceps-sparing TKA -- By Alfred J. Tria, Jr., MD.
Early results of minimally invasive quadriceps-sparing TKA suggest that the procedure is less painful and recovery time is shorter. In this article, Alfred J. Tria, Jr., MD, discusses the technique along with its advantages and disadvantages. ( March 2006) Read more.

HA coating generally unnecessary in primary THR
A hydroxyapatite coating is only useful for total hip replacement in extreme situations, such as massive osteoporosis or revision surgery, a recent Austrian study suggests. ( March/April 2006) Read more.

Arthroscopic removal of a broken bone staple 24 years after insertion -- By J. Winslow Alford, MD; Michael L. Caravelli, BA; Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA.
This article presents an unusual case in which a bone staple used to reconstruct a torn medial collateral ligament remained quiescent for 24 years before migrating intra-articularly and presenting clinically as a displaced lateral meniscus bucket handle tear. ( Jan. 2006) Read more.