Aims. Current guidelines consider analyses of joint aspirates, including leucocyte cell count (LC) and polymorphonuclear percentage (PMN%) as a diagnostic mainstay of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). It is unclear if these parameters are subject to a certain degree of variability over time. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the variation of LC and PMN% in patients with aseptic revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods. We conducted a prospective, double-centre study of 40 patients with 40 knee joints. Patients underwent joint aspiration at two different time points with a maximum period of 120 days in between these interventions and without any events such as other joint aspirations or surgeries. The main indications for
Aims. The use of high tibial osteotomy (HTO) to delay
There is little published literature to support the claim that a successful
Introduction. Robotic-assisted
Abstract. INTRODUCTION. 10% of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have disease confined to the patellofemoral joint (PFJ). The main surgical options are
Aims. Distal femoral osteotomies (DFOs) are commonly used for the correction of valgus deformities and lateral compartment osteoarthritis. However, the impact of a DFO on subsequent
Introduction. The first VRAS
Aims. Nearly 99,000
Aims. The rate of day-case
Aims. The aims were to assess whether joint-specific outcome after
Aims. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and patterns of neuropathic pain over one year in a cohort of patients with chronic post-surgical pain at three months following
Aims. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and
Aims. Robotic-assisted
Abstract. Introduction.
The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the reasons for
With the rising rates, and associated costs, of
Aims. Around the world, the emergence of robotic technology has improved surgical precision and accuracy in
Introduction. Transtibial osseointegration (TFOI) for amputees has limited but clear literature identifying superior quality of life and mobility versus a socketed prosthesis. Some amputees have knee arthritis that would be relieved by a
Aims. To assess the cost-effectiveness of a two-layer compression bandage versus a standard wool and crepe bandage following
To determine risk factors of infection in