Skip to main content

Articles

Page 1 of 7

  1. The extent of geographic variation in knee phenotypes remains insufficiently documented. This systematic review intends to elucidate the regional disparities in the distribution of Coronal Plane Alignment of t...

    Authors: Guanghui Zhao, Chengyuan Ma, Zifan Luo, Jianbing Ma and Jianpeng Wang
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:26
    Content type: Review Published on:

  2. Functional alignment (FA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can achieve soft tissue balance by fine-tuning adjustments of bony resections and component alignment with less soft tissue release. However, joint li...

    Authors: Thakrit Chompoosang, Utain Ketkaewsuwan and Patcharavit Ploynumpon
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:25
    Content type: Research Published on:

  3. Outcomes from Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA) are variable but generally favorable. However, the literature is lacking regarding direct comparisons of important outcomes across TJA sites. Such comparisons are o...

    Authors: Maggie E. Horn, Steven Z. George, Anna Giczewska, Brooke Alhanti, Irene L. Tanner and Michael P. Bolognesi
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:24
    Content type: Research Published on:

  4. The hip dysfunction and osteoarthritis outcome score for joint replacement (HOOS JR) has been widely used to assess patient hip function. The subjective hip value (SHV) has become increasingly recognized as an...

    Authors: Kevin Y. Heo, Andrew Fuqua, Jason Shah, Omar Syed, Joseph Song, Emilie C. Collins, Jesse Seilern Und Aspang, Ajay Premkumar and Jacob M. Wilson
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:23
    Content type: Research Published on:

  5. Robotic-assisted (RA) and computer-navigated (CN) total hip arthroplasty (THA) are increasingly performed, but prior studies comparing the two techniques and their outcomes were limited. This study aimed to co...

    Authors: Haroun Haque, Ameer Tabbaa, Matthew Johnson, Lydia Fu, Afshin Razi and Matthew L. Magruder
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:22
    Content type: Research Published on:

  7. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold standard surgical management for end-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA). Robotic TKA (rTKA) was developed to improve bone preparation accuracy and increase reproducibility...

    Authors: Jiawei Chen, Ryan Wai Keong Loke, Katelyn Kaye-Ling Lim and Barry Wei Loong Tan
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:21
    Content type: Research Published on:

  8. This study compared imageless robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty (RATKA) with accelerometer-based navigation (ABN) systems in terms of surgical accuracy and early clinical outcomes.

    Authors: Joshua Yeuk-Shun Tran, Abbie Yan-Tung Tang, Cham-Kit Wong, Gloria Yan-Ting Lam, Tsz-Lung Choi, Rex Wang-Fung Mak, Jonathan Patrick Ng, Kevin Ki-Wai Ho, Michael Tim-Yun Ong and Patrick Shu-Hang Yung
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:18
    Content type: Research Published on:

  10. The efficacy of secondary patellar resurfacing (SPR) in alleviating anterior knee pain (AKP) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains uncertain. The purpose of this study was to assess the suitability o...

    Authors: Chuanlong Wu, Hongyi Wang, Zhijie Chen, Jiong Zhang, Zhihong Liu, Jianmin Feng, Xufeng Jiang and Chuan He
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:15
    Content type: Research Published on:

  11. Malpositioning of the acetabular cup represents a challenge during total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of acetabular cup placement and early postoperative clini...

    Authors: David Liu, Atul F. Kamath, Jason Cholewa, Luminita Stoenica, Mike B. Anderson and Haig Lennox
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:20
    Content type: Research Published on:

  12. End-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients awaiting total knee replacement (TKR) often experience prolonged wait times and worsening symptoms. Whole-body vibration (WBV) has shown potential benefits in OA man...

    Authors: Kendrew Yu-Hei Choi, Wai-Wang Chau, Linda Man-Kuen Li, Sammie Yuk-Lam Ng, Boie Po-Yee Lo, Michael Tim-Yun Ong and Patrick Shu-Hang Yung
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:16
    Content type: Research Published on:

  13. It is important to adhere to the pertinent guidelines to ensure evidence-based rehabilitation of patients with total knee arthroplasty (TKA); however, studies have suggested that pre- and post-TKA rehabilitati...

    Authors: Yoshinori Hiyama, Masashi Taniguchi, Shosuke Ohtera, Osamu Wada, So Tanaka and Masato Kako
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:11
    Content type: Research Published on:

  14. While the role of chronic preoperative steroid use in orthopedic outcomes has been studied, particularly in hip, knee, and lumbar surgeries, its impact on total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) outcomes is not well...

    Authors: Ekrem M. Ayhan, Aaron J. Marcel, Jacob M. Johnson, Richard S. Feinn and Karen M. Myrick
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:12
    Content type: Research Published on:

  16. As the population ages, the number of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) performed is rising, making early identification of patients at risk for adverse events essential to improving care and reducing healthcare ...

    Authors: Benjamin J. Wall, Matthias Wittauer, Karlia Dillon, Hannah Seymour, Piers J. Yates and Christopher W. Jones
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:13
    Content type: Research Published on:

  17. Precise implant positioning during total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an important factor influencing dislocation rate and long-term implant survival. Although a special carbon fiber traction table for THA improv...

    Authors: Seiya Ishii, Tomonori Baba, Koju Hayashi, Yasuhiro Homma, Osamu Muto and Muneaki Ishijima
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:10
    Content type: Research Published on:

  18. Septic arthritis is a debilitating condition that results in joint destruction and irreversible loss of joint function. Surgical treatment options include arthroscopy, resection arthroplasty, and total hip rep...

    Authors: Teddy Cheong, Surya Varma Selvakumar, Ryan Kwang Jin Goh and Ing How Moo
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:8
    Content type: Review Published on:

  19. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is one of the treatment options for patients whose osteoarthritis involves one out of the 3 compartments. Patients who underwent UKA benefited from shorter hospital sta...

    Authors: Wai-Wang Chau, Mei-Yan Lau, Tsz-Lung Choi, Gloria Yan-Ting Lam, Michael Tim-Yun Ong and Kevin Ki-Wai Ho
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:9
    Content type: Research Published on:

  20. High-offset stems in cementless primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been potentially associated with early aseptic femoral loosening. This study aimed to evaluate the primary and secondary stability of a...

    Authors: Tobias Reiner, Robert Sonntag, Jan Philippe Kretzer, Michael Clarius, Eike Jakubowitz, Stefan Weiss, Stefan Kinkel, Tilman Walker, Tobias Gotterbarm and Timo Albert Nees
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:7
    Content type: Research Published on:

  21. With robotic advancements in UKA technology, we sought to explore if robotic-assisted UKA could translate to clinical benefits such as reduced hospital stays and lowered emergency readmissions. Also, current u...

    Authors: Kelvin S. C. Cheung, Kai Chun Augustine Chan, Amy Cheung, Ping Keung Chan, Michelle Hilda Luk, Kwong Yuen Chiu and Henry Fu
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:6
    Content type: Research Published on:

  22. The study aimed to compare the infection control rates, mechanical complications, and functional outcomes between prosthetic and cement spacers in two-stage revision arthroplasty for chronic periprosthetic joi...

    Authors: Jiamin Lin, Hongyan Li, Yang Chen, Haiqi Ding, Qijin Wang, Jianhua Lv, Wenbo Li, Wenming Zhang and Xinyu Fang
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:4
    Content type: Review Published on:

  23. Cryotherapy is a non-pharmacological option that complements drug therapy to achieve the most comprehensive multimodal analgesia. Various techniques are currently available, including the conventional gel cold...

    Authors: Keerati Chareancholvanich, Worawut Keesukpunt, Chaturong Pornrattanamaneewong, Rapeepat Narkbunnam and Atthakorn Jarusriwanna
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:5
    Content type: Research Published on:

  24. Swelling in the lower limbs after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) affects surgical outcomes. Prolonged swelling requires monitoring and remote management during home-based rehabilitation. Causes of swelling vary...

    Authors: Lin Yang, Hui-Wu Li, Zan-Jing Zhai, Cai-Feng Wang, Bei-Ying Wu, Jia Zhou, Wei-Wei Bian and Hong Ruan
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:3
    Content type: Research Published on:

  25. Proper positioning of a total hip arthroplasty (THA) plays a crucial role in the success and long-term survivorship of the implant. Cup positioning within the Lewinnek Safe Zone (LSZ) does not, however, avoid ...

    Authors: Raffaele Iorio, Edoardo Viglietta, Federico Corsetti, Yuri Gugliotta, Carlo Massafra, Daniele Polverari, Andrea Redler and Nicola Maffulli
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2025 7:2
    Content type: Research Published on:

  28. Predicting the success of a Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention (DAIR) procedure for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) for hip and knee joint arthroplasty remains a challenge. A failed DAIR migh...

    Authors: Vatsal Gupta, Shafiq Shahban, Michael Petrie, Peter K. Kimani, Jakub Kozdryk, Bryan Riemer, Richard King, Richard Westerman and Pedro Foguet
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:61
    Content type: Research Published on:

  29. Only 80% of patients are satisfied with their outcomes post-TKA. Mounting attention has been paid to constitutional limb alignment and individualized alignment strategies in recent years. MacDessi et al. propo...

    Authors: Wai Kit Wong, Azliana Abu Bakar Sajak and Hwa Sen Chua
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:60
    Content type: Research Published on:

  30. Despite recent developments in THA, a more objective method is needed to assist orthopedic surgeons in identifying the insertion endpoint of the broaching procedure. Therefore, this systematic review evaluated...

    Authors: Shlok Patel, Christian J. Hecht II, Yasuhiro Homma and Atul F. Kamath
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:59
    Content type: Review Published on:

  31. While the benefits of sonication for improving periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) are well-documented, its potential therapeutic effect against bacterial biofilm remains unstudied. This study aimed to invest...

    Authors: Itay Ashkenazi, Mark Longwell, Barbara Byers, Rachael Kreft, Roi Ramot, Muhammad A. Haider, Yair Ramot and Ran Schwarzkopf
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:57
    Content type: Research Published on:

  32. Although many factors were suggested to affect acetabular cup positioning during primary total hip arthroplasty, the effect of surgeon handedness was rarely evaluated. We aimed primarily to assess the differen...

    Authors: Ahmed A. Khalifa and Ahmed M. Abdelaal
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:58
    Content type: Research Published on:

  33. In total knee arthroplasty (TKA), asymmetric tibial components have been developed alongside symmetric tibial components to enhance bony coverage at the tibia. In primary TKA and revision TKA for patients with...

    Authors: Ryosuke Kabu, Hidetoshi Tsushima, Yukio Akasaki, Shinya Kawahara, Satoshi Hamai and Yasuharu Nakashima
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:54
    Content type: Research Published on:

  34. Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is an effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis, but postoperative pain has been poorly managed. The purpose of this study was to (1) assess how much narcotic medication w...

    Authors: Lauryn J. Boggs, Ishan Patel, Melina Holyszko, Bryan E. Little, Hussein F. Darwiche and Rahul Vaidya
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:55
    Content type: Research Published on:

  35. Indications for total hip arthroplasty (THA) have evolved over recent decades, with a growing trend toward operating on younger and more active patients. With this shift in patient demographics, there has been...

    Authors: Maxime Maton, Emile Vandromme, Tatiana Charles, Bilal Kapanci and Marc Jayankura
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:56
    Content type: Research Published on:

  36. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are commonly performed orthopedic procedures. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 status on postoperative complications and mortal...

    Authors: Henry Hoang, Beshoy Gabriel, Brandon Lung, Steven Yang and Justin P. Chan
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:53
    Content type: Research Published on:

  38. Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major problem following total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study investigated the impact of a standard intraoperative routine where the surgical team wears full-body exhaust ...

    Authors: Toshiyuki Tateiwa, Toshinori Masaoka, Yasuhito Takahashi, Tsunehito Ishida, Takaaki Shishido and Kengo Yamamoto
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:49
    Content type: Research Published on:

  40. Good wound healing is critical to infection prophylaxis and satisfactory rehabilitation in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Currently, two techniques, i.e., barbed continuous subcuticular suture without skin adh...

    Authors: Te Liu, Ye Tao, Runkai Zhao, Yanfan Hua, Zeyu Feng, Qingyuan Zheng, Guoqiang Zhang, Lei Geng, Jun Fu, Wenwei Qian, Ming Ni and Weijun Wang
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:51
    Content type: Research Published on:

  41. UKA is a well-established treatment option for anteromedial osteoarthritis of the knee, resulting in superior functional outcomes but also higher revision rates than TKA. This study aimed to compare the outcom...

    Authors: Christian B. Scheele, Matthias F. Pietschmann, Thomas C. Wagner and Peter E. Müller
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:48
    Content type: Research Published on:

  42. Ligament tension balance is a major determinant for the success of total knee replacement (TKR). The present study aimed at determining the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability in performing ligament tensio...

    Authors: Dennis K. H. Yee, Jonathan T. C. Leung, Vikki Chu, Gene Man, Gloria Y. T. Lam, Jimmy K. Y. Lau, Tsz-Lung Choi, Wai-Wang Chau, Jonathan Patrick Ng, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Kevin Ki-Wai Ho and Patrick Shu-Hang Yung
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:44
    Content type: Research Published on:

  43. The direct anterior approach is increasingly used for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) due to its minimally invasive nature and rapid recovery time. Difficulties in identifying the correct intermuscular in...

    Authors: Giuseppe Geraci, Alberto Di Martino, Niccolò Stefanini, Matteo Brunello, Federico Ruta, Federico Pilla, Francesco Traina and Cesare Faldini
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:47
    Content type: Research Published on:

  44. One major goal of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is to achieve balanced medial and lateral gaps in flexion and extension. While bone resections are planned by the surgeon, soft tissue laxity is largely intrinsi...

    Authors: Travis R. Weiner, Roshan P. Shah, Alexander L. Neuwirth, Jeffrey A. Geller and H. John Cooper
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:45
    Content type: Research Published on:

  46. The Attune TKR was introduced in 2011 as a successor to its predicate design The PFC Sigma. However, following reports of early failures, there are ongoing concerns related to increased loosening rates. Given ...

    Authors: Bernard H. van Duren, Jonathan France, Reshid Berber, Hosam E. Matar, Peter J. James and Benjamin V. Bloch
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:46
    Content type: Research Published on:

  47. This study introduced an Augmented Reality (AR) navigation system to address limitations in conventional high tibial osteotomy (HTO). The objective was to enhance precision and efficiency in HTO procedures, ov...

    Authors: Elvis Chun-Sing Chui, Kyle Ka-Kwan Mak, Randy Hin-Ting Ng, Ericsson Chun-Hai Fung, Harold Hei-Ka Mak, Mei-Shuen Chan, Wei Zhao, Xiuyun Su, Jin Zhang, Jianglong Xu, Hongxun Sang, Guoxian Pei, Michael Tim-Yun Ong, Wing-Hoi Cheung, Sheung-Wai Law, Ronald Man Yeung Wong…
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:39
    Content type: Research Published on:

  48. Patient-reported outcome measures quantify outcomes from patients’ perspective with validated instruments. QuickDASH (Quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand, an upper extremity PROM) scores improve after c...

    Authors: Moritz J. Sharabianlou Korth, Wade A. Banta, Prerna Arora, Robin N. Kamal and Derek F. Amanatullah
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:42
    Content type: Research Published on:

  49. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgical procedure that aims to relieve pain, improve function, and increase mobility in patients with hip joint pathology. One of the most challenging aspects of THA i...

    Authors: Kyle Goldstein, Wyatt Tyndall, Michaela E. Nickol and Johannes M. van der Merwe
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:41
    Content type: Research Published on:

  50. Both kinematically-aligned (KA) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and bicruciate stabilized (BCS) TKA aim to reproduce the physiological knee kinematics. In this study, we compared the femoro-tibial component rota...

    Authors: Kensuke Anjiki, Naoki Nakano, Kazunari Ishida, Koji Takayama, Masahiro Fujita, Tomoyuki Kamenaga, Masanori Tsubosaka, Yuichi Kuroda, Shinya Hayashi, Ryosuke Kuroda and Tomoyuki Matsumoto
    Citation: Arthroplasty 2024 6:40
    Content type: Research Published on:
Submit manuscript

Annual Journal Metrics

  • Citation Impact 2023
    Journal Impact Factor: 2.3
    5-year Journal Impact Factor: 2.3
    Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 0.728
    SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 0.695

    Speed 2024
    Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 8
    Submission to acceptance (median days): 99

    Usage 2024
    Downloads: 344,162
    Altmetric mentions: 147

Affiliated with

Follow

Arthroplasty

ISSN: 2524-7948

Contact us