Background: Periprosthetic fractures are a well-documented, serious complication of joint
arthroplasty, occurring in up to 11% of hip replacements. We examined periprosthetic …

Background and objectives The nerve to vastus medialis (NVM) supplies sensation to
important structures relevant to total knee arthroplasty via a medial parapatellar approach …

Background Iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) harvesting is associated with significant
perioperative pain and opioid consumption. This randomized controlled trial sought to …

To the Editor, Serratus plane (SP) blocks provide effective analgesia for patients with rib
fractures following chest trauma and are an attractive alternative if thoracic epidural …

Wildlife professionals routinely use potent sedatives and anesthetics when chemically
immobilizing wildlife and zoo species in remote environments. Accidental exposure to these …

465 Online access in http://ekja. org ical practice. When asked about the most important
factor increasing the use of UGRA in their practice, adequate training, adequate time for …

Anesthetic management of the adult patient with a Fontan circulation is complex and
requires understanding of the specific physiology of the individual patient. Long-term …

The use of ultrasound guided regional anesthesia (UGRA) has increased, leading to a
growing demand for UGRA training [1]. Education may be particularly challenging for those …