Jaad Mahlouly

Femoral de-escalation during revision total hip arthroplasty using a rectangular-taper shortened stem

Abstract Purpose Long stems with diaphyseal fixation are widely used in revision total hip arthroplasty (RTHA) but may increase surgical complexity and compromise femoral bone stock. Primary femoral stems, used as a de-escalation strategy, could simplify RTHA in selected patients...

A novel classification system for anterior femoral notching in total knee arthroplasty

Abstract Background Femoral notching in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is traditionally associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic fracture in cases of excessive anterior resection. Beyond fracture risk, notching can influence implant fit, patellofemoral and tibiofemoral...