No. 011: May-June 2021

This month, we are honored to feature an interview with Gijs Van Hellemondt, a revision arthroplasty specialist at the Sint Maartenskliniek whose career reflects a sustained commitment to surgical precision and knowledge transfer. Shaped by early observational fellowships, his practice emphasizes meticulous documentation of technical nuance. As President of the European Knee Society, Van Hellemondt has translated this philosophy into international collaborative frameworks, most recently championing open mentorship models to prepare younger surgeons for the evolving demands of modern orthopedic practice.

The clinical and scientific articles in this issue address both technical and organizational dimensions of arthroplasty. Component rotational alignment in total knee arthroplasty is critically examined alongside strategies for optimizing efficiency in the operating theater. Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty with mechanical instrumentation is explored with attention to long-term outcomes, while bearing options in total hip arthroplasty offer guidance for surgical decision-making. The EKS and ICJR Partnership and a critical review of robotic TKA surgery further contextualize the evolving institutional and technological landscape.