No. 005: March-April 2020

This month, we are honored to feature an interview with Wayne Paprosky, a leading authority in reconstructive hip surgery whose career traces an unconventional path from professional Canadian football to complex revision arthroplasty. Redirected from cardiology through clinical exposure to failed joint reconstruction, he developed the definitive acetabular classification system that continues to guide surgical decision-making globally. His current work examines the biomechanical relationship between the spine and pelvis, integrating digital planning to optimize outcomes in revision settings.

The clinical articles in this issue span knee reconstruction and surgical history. Topics include knee cartilage repair, acetabular reconstruction using a Kerboull-Tanaka reinforcement device, the indications for patellar resurfacing, and preoperative planning for fixed bearing lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. A historical contribution examines Robert Merle d'Aubigné and the Judet brothers, contextualizing the foundational contributions that shaped modern orthopedic surgical practice.