Despite substantial advances in primary TKA, numerous studies using historic TKA implants
suggest only 82% to 89% of primary TKA patients are satisfied. We reexamined this issue to …

Background: Information on the epidemiology of primary total hip replacement is limited, and
we are not aware of any reports on the epidemiology of revision total hip replacement. The …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between patient expectations of total joint arthroplasty
(TJA) and health related quality of life plus satisfaction 6 months after surgery. Methods. …

Background: The mortality and complication rates of many surgical procedures are inversely
related to hospital procedure volume. The objective of this study was to determine whether …

Background: Topical application of tranexamic acid to bleeding wound surfaces reduces
blood loss in patients undergoing some major surgeries, without systemic complications. The …

Background: The lengths of acute hospital stays following total hip replacement have diminished
substantially in recent years. As a result, a greater proportion of complications occurs …

Background Total joint arthroplasty is a highly efficacious and cost-effective procedure for
moderate to severe arthritis in the hip and knee. Although patient characteristics are …

Background: The annual volume of major cardiovascular and oncologic procedures
performed in hospitals and by surgeons has been inversely associated with the rates of …

Background: There are limited population-based data on the utilization and outcomes of total
knee replacement. The aim of the present study was to describe the rates of primary and …

Outcome evaluations are of primary concern in contemporary medical practice. Questionnaires
are being used increasingly to provide input data for such outcomes evaluation. This …