Adult spinal deformity affects the thoracic or thoracolumbar spine throughout the ageing
process. Although adolescent spinal deformities taken into adulthood are not uncommon, the …

Articular cartilage repair remains one of the most intensely studied orthopaedic topics. To
date the field of tissue engineering has ushered in new methodologies for the treatment of …

Background Lumbar-pelvic fusion reduces the variation in pelvic tilt in functional situations by
reducing lumbar spine flexibility, which is thought to be important in maintaining stability of …

Study Design. A cross section of Web sites accessible to the general public was surveyed.
Objective. To evaluate the quality and accuracy of information on scoliosis that a patient might …

Study Design: This is a epidemiological database analysis. Objectives: The objectives of
this article are to assess the following characteristics of vertebral osteomyelitis (VO):(1) …

Background: The number of periprosthetic proximal femoral fractures is expected to increase
with the increasing prevalence of hip arthroplasties. While native hip fractures have a well-…

Background There is limited research regarding the association between the mFI-5 and
postoperative complications among adult spinal deformity (ASD) patients. Methods Using the …

Background Burnout and depression among healthcare professionals and trainees remain
alarmingly common. In 2009, 56% of orthopaedic surgery residents reported burnout. Alcohol …

Study Design. Retrospective analysis. Objective. To compare long-term outcomes between
patients with and without mental health comorbidities who are undergoing surgery for adult …

Results Regression models revealed that short and long spinal fusions were associated
with increased odds for hip dislocation, with associated odds ratios (ORs) of 2.2 (95% CI, 1.4-3.6…