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Journal of Arthroplasty

JOA is published by Elsevier and is the official journal of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

07/29/2025

Do you know about the microbiome and its role in PJI? Check out this review to learn more.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)00001-4/fulltext

07/28/2025

Orthopaedic surgeon pay has declined significantly between 2000 and 2020. Compared to other high-skilled professions, orthopaedic compensation showed the greatest decline in adjusted rates over time.

by Dr. Zachary Podoll,

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)00140-8/fulltext

07/27/2025

Have we been lied to? This study would suggest it.

Until there is stronger evidence to establish a causal link between cement use and BCIS, avoidance of BCIS does not appear to be a strong argument against cementation.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)00067-1/fulltext

07/25/2025

This study found the surgeon’s obesity-specific annual primary THA volume was not associated with risk of revision or PJI in patients who had a BMI ≥ 40. Surgeon’s overall THA volume may be more influential than obesity-specific THA volume.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)00900-3/fulltext

07/24/2025

This study highlights the importance of timely surgical intervention rather than waiting for a particularly trained surgeon (trauma or arthroplasty) to be available for FNFs.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)00897-6/fulltext

07/23/2025

A “1.5-stage” spacer construct using stemmed-revision components was associated with promising short-term results. Durable spacer constructs may be a viable option for select patients.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)00095-6/fulltext

07/22/2025

DAIR is a viable treatment option for late acute hematogenous PJI, especially in Type A hosts with sx

07/21/2025

There exists a balance between conformity and non-conformity in component design that is optimal. Internal/external rotation of the tibial tray must be further standardized and studied to ensure stability and natural knee mechanics.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(25)00887-3/fulltext

07/11/2025

The arthrodesis nail without bone–bone fusion is an effective and safe procedure for patients who have a recurrent PJI, providing satisfactory functional results when a knee prosthesis revision cannot be performed.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(24)01289-0/fulltext

07/10/2025

Preop single low dose (8mg) DXM IV in patients undergoing TKA is safe and effective for reducing postop pain scores, improving early mobility, and reducing inflammatory markers. However, the effect on PONV was less evident.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(24)01279-8/fulltext

07/09/2025

High-risk patients who got ASA had similar risk of PE/DVT, but decreased risk of bleeding compared to enoxaparin. ASA in high-risk patients was not associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(24)01242-7/fulltext

by Dr. Zachary Podoll

07/08/2025

Noise-induced hearing loss affects up to 50% of ortho staff. This review evaluates noise exposure guidelines, data on sources of noise production in the OR, and inform and guide effective prevention strategies.

https://www.arthroplastyjournal.org/article/S0883-5403(24)01260-9/fulltext

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The Journal of Arthroplasty brings together the clinical and scientific foundations for joint replacement. This peer-reviewed journal publishes original research and manuscripts of the highest quality from all areas relating to joint replacement or the treatment of its complications, including those dealing with clinical series and experience, prosthetic design, biomechanics, biomaterials, metallurgy, biologic response to arthroplasty materials in vivo and in vitro.