No. 037: September-October 2025

This issue of Mentors in Orthopedics opens with an in-depth interview with Professor Anders Troelsen, exploring his influential work on unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, fast-track recovery protocols, and the uncemented paradox through the lens of systematic registry data.

The scientific contributions focus on refining outcomes in complex arthroplasty. Authors evaluate the transition from experimental trends to true milestones in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), while addressing the specific biomechanical and technical difficulties of performing TKA in patients with prior anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using robotic assistance. The integration of digital tools continues with an analysis of technology-assisted revision TKA and a detailed review of the VELYS™ robot-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, emphasizing operative techniques and anatomical restoration. Finally, the issue examines the long-term efficacy of debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) in managing periprosthetic joint infection, providing evidence-based strategies for implant salvage.