Due to the high global rate of total hip and knee replacement, endoprostheses represent an increasingly common source of infection, although infections of other implants such as orthopaedic internal fixation devices are also commonly seen. Stainless steel, titanium, and titanium alloys are the most ...
As the population of the Western world ages, the number of major surgical procedures performed in the elderly population will by necessity increase. Within virtually every surgical specialty, studies have shown that patients should not be denied surgery on the basis of chronological age alone. It ...
Finally, numerous studies have highlighted the utility, particularly in cases of knee OA, of strengthening the muscles that support the affected joint through targeted rehabilitation or training programs. Weakness in muscles such as the femoral quadriceps can lead to increased knee joint loading. Howeve...