Posterior Capsule Reconstruction with Polypropylene Mesh After Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Instability remains a challenge after total hip arthroplasty (THA). We have previously utilized a monofilament polypropylene mesh to reconstruct the posterior capsule for unstable THA. This study identified 24 hips that underwent mesh reconstruction of the posterior capsule for instability.

Surgical automation reduces operating time while maintaining accuracy for direct anterior total hip arthroplasty.

Objective: Investigate the efficiency/accuracy of surgical automation versus manual component implantation in DA THA.

Methods: Retrospective review of 111 hips: 51 hips via automation and 60 hips via manual technique for DA THA.

Results: OR time averaged 8 min faster in the Automated group, compared to Manual group ( = 0.

Financial impact of removal of total knee arthroplasty from the inpatient-only list for a physician-owned BPCI program.

Objective: Assessing financial effects of removal of TKA from CMS inpatient-only list on physician-owned bundles.

Methods: We determined whether Medicare TKAs remained inpatient, versus changed to observational. We used CMS data to determine savings.