Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Total Knee Arthroplasty

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Total Knee Arthroplasty

After a joint replacement, a patient can develop a blood clot in the operative extremity, known as a deep venous thrombosis or DVT. Rarely, that blood clot can break off, travel to the lungs, and cause pulmonary symptoms ranging from shortness of breath to sudden...
Polyethylene Liner Exchange for Osteolysis

Polyethylene Liner Exchange for Osteolysis

On occasion, after a total hip replacement (THA) procedure, the bone around the hip socket can deteriorate, called osteolysis. This can produce discomfort for patients. When the hip socket, known medically as the acetabular component, is well-fixed, the doctor can...