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distributes the mechanical load to the bone through countless cycles of motion.1 Males have an increased articular cartilage volume in comparison with females.29 When comparing ultrasounds of the medial compartment of the knee in healthy patients, female knees had a lower medial joint width in both loaded

age, and depends on the type of PE. PE factors include the sheet supplier, the type of resin, the insert tumbling method, and the shelf age.15 Overall, knee inserts in female patients were slower to wear than in males. After controlling for all other factors, there

distributions have been reported for periprosthetic fracture in younger age groups.67 Optimizing bone health

age, with roughly 49.6% of these patients being obese. Hispanic adults were found to have the second highest prevalence of obesity. While these data from the CDC reflected a similar prevalence of males and females who are overweight, a higher percentage of females were found to have

age 65 in hips with severe dysplasia (LCEA <15 degrees).21,22 The Ottawa classification describes three patterns of directional instability based on x-ray and CT findings, which may be used to help guide hip preserving surgical management as seen in Table 24.1.23 TABLE 24.1 Ottawa

aged 18 to 59 years, 2001–2011. American Journal of Public Health, 106(5), 918–920. Cochran, S. D., & Mays, V. M. (2015). Mortality risks among persons reporting same-sex sexual partners: Evidence from the 2008 General Social Survey—National death index data set. American Journal

aged 18 to 59 years, 2001–2011. American Journal of Public Health, 106(5), 918–920. Cochran, S. D., & Mays, V. M. (2015). Mortality risks among persons reporting same-sex sexual partners: Evidence from the 2008 General Social Survey—National death index data set. American Journal

distributed between males and females. AD is more than twice as prevalent in females at 7.1% compared with males at 3.0%.2 In the United States, the estimated prevalence of AD is 5.0% to 9.4%, which continues to increase over time.3,4 By comparison, the prevalence

age and response to treatment.15 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma typically arises in older patients and presents with bone involvement and pain. Conversely, Hodgkin lymphoma has a bimodal distribution

distributing hoop stresses, and maintaining bone stock as a result. In contrast, composite beam stems (shape closed) utilize nontapered geometry and a rough surface finish, along with collars and splines to prevent movement between the cement and implant, thereby achieving a bond at this interface. Despite very