Levine BR

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Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee

Author:: Levine BR

Publish date: July 13, 2016

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare but devastating complication of arthroplasty. Research has been dedicated to minimizing the incidenc...

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A Retrospective Analysis of Hemostatic Techniques in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Traditional Electrocautery, Bipolar Sealer, and Argon Beam Coagulation

Author:: Levine BR

Publish date: May 9, 2016

In this retrospective cohort study of 280 primary total knee arthroplasties, clinical outcomes relevant to hemostasis were compared by electrocaut...

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Fracture of a Dual-Modular Femoral Component at the Stem–Sleeve Junction in a Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty

Author:: Levine BR

Publish date: March 5, 2014

Innovations in the design of dual-modular femoral components have afforded surgeons several intraoperative advantages during both primary and revi...

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Effect of a Second Joint Arthroplasty on Metal Ion Levels After Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty

Author:: Levine BR

Publish date: October 10, 2013

It has been established that serum metal ion levels increase after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) regardless of bearing surface. We conducte...

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Pseudotumor From Modular Neck Corrosion After Ceramic-on-Polyethylene Total Hip Arthroplasty

Author:: Levine BR

Publish date: September 1, 2012

Pseudotumor formation after hip arthroplasty is a rare complication that can occur with various head-liner articulation couples.

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Adverse Reactions in Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty: Two Cases Presenting as Pseudoseptic Acetabular Component Loosening

Author:: Levine BR

Publish date: October 1, 2011

Abstract not available.