Episode 99: Hip Edition — Vol. 1, Issue 15 (2026-04-13)

Today's hip edition covers four diverse studies examining complex arthroplasty scenarios, surgical approach optimization, pharmaceutical interventions, and fracture fixation biomechanics. We explore outcomes in the challenging population of LVAD recipients undergoing joint replacement, compare thirteen different surgical approaches for total hip arthroplasty, examine five-year follow-up data on denosumab efficacy, and review optimal screw placement strategies for femoral neck fractures.

1. "Perioperative management and outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty among heartmate 3 left ventricular assist device recipients" — Turan O et al., Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol — https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-026-04692-3
2. "Early clinical efficacy and safety of different surgical approaches in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and network meta-analysis" — Wang X et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09683-3
3. "Denosumab and bone loss in uncemented total hip arthroplasty: a secondary 5-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial" — Sköld C et al., Acta Orthop — https://doi.org/10.2340/17453674.2026.45695
4. "Does the distal screw location in the Biplane double-supported screw fixation technique affect the risk of subtrochanteric fractures after femoral neck fixation? A finite element analysis" — Wang Z et al., BMC Musculoskelet Disord — https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-026-09770-5