Vol. 8 No. 040: March-April 2026

This month, we are honored to feature an interview with Richard Field, a London- and Cambridge-trained orthopaedic surgeon whose career bridges clinical innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. His trajectory, from early inventive pursuits and a background in computing to advocacy for reduced NHS waiting times, reflects a sustained commitment to creative problem-solving. Field's adoption of the anterior approach and his development of novel implants and surgical techniques illustrate a willingness to challenge established conventions in pursuit of refined solutions to complex hip pathology.

The accompanying articles address several themes in lower-limb arthroplasty and reconstructive surgery. Two contributions examine hip arthroplasty, evaluating acetabular offset discrepancies between mediCAD® planning and postoperative measurement affecting global offset restitution after THA, and return to sporting activity in young patients. Further studies explore medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, arthroscopic posterior Bankart repair using the Wilmington portal and knotless anchors, and the long-term evolution of minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery.