Preoperative optimization programs for total joint arthroplasty identify and address risk
factors to reduce postoperative complications, thereby improving patients' ability to be safe …

Abstract Purpose of Review To explore the recent developments and trends in the
anesthetic and surgical practices for total hip and total knee arthroplasty and discuss the …

Background Understanding the role of social determinants of health disparities (SDHDs) in
surgical outcomes can better prepare providers to improve postoperative care. In this study …

Background There are increased efforts to maximize medical optimization to improve the
outcomes of total joint arthroplasty (TJA). However, there is a paucity of literature …

Background Over the past couple of decades, the definition of success after total knee
arthroplasty (TKA) has shifted away from clinician-rated metrics and toward the patient's …

Introduction Patients who have poorly controlled diabetes mellitus are at increased risk of
periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Nevertheless, an optimal preoperative hemoglobin A1c …

Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in regional and national
variations in reimbursement to arthroplasty surgeons, procedural volumes, and patient …

Abstract Background Although Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection causes
major morbidity and mortality, it is unclear what the impact of postoperative COVID-19 …

Background Recent literature suggests a trend toward a higher comorbidity burden in
patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the impact of increased …

Total joint arthroplasty is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the
United States, and projected numbers are expected to double in the next ten years. From …