Total joint replacement is an effective procedure, resulting in decreased pain and improved function and quality of life in patients of all age groups including the elderly. The use of TJR is increasing and therefore this issue reviews topics such as patient satisfaction with total joint arthroplasty, patient reported outcomes, rehabilitation with total joint arthroplasty, minimally Invasive total joint arthroplasty, and peri-operative complications of total joint arthroplasty.

In this issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest editor Dr. David Hunter brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Osteoarthritis. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as obesity and nutrition influences in osteoarthritis, the genesis of pain in osteoarthritis, overview of disease management, and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including overview of disease management, concordance with guidelines, and strategies to increase implementation of best evidence; obesity and nutrition influences in osteoarthritis; pathogenesis of osteoarthritis; behavior change barriers and facilitators in people with osteoarthritis; suitable candidates and realistic expectations in surgery for osteoarthritis; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on osteoarthritis, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, guest edited by Drs. Carlos Singer and Stephen G. Reich, is devoted to Parkinson Disease. Articles in this issue include: Parkinson Disease: An overview of epidemiology, pathology, genetics and pathophysiology; Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease; Tremor in the Elderly: Is it Parkinson Disease?; Management of Early Parkinson Disease; Management of Advanced Parkinson Disease; Orthostatic Hypotension in Parkinson Disease; Management of Urological and Sexual Dysfunction in Parkinson Disease; Gastrointestinal Care of the Parkinson Patient; Cognitive Impairment and Dementia in Parkinson Disease; Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson Disease; Hallucinations, Delusions, and Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson Disease; Sleep Disorders in Parkinson Disease; Orthopedic Care of the Parkinson Patient; Driving in Parkinson Disease; Palliative Care in Parkinson Disease; Multidisciplinary Care of Parkinson Disease: Fall prevention, fatigue, exercise, rehabilitative therapies, caregiver strain; and Hospitalization of the Patient with Parkinson Disease.

This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Guest Edited by David Hunter, MD, will feature such article topics as: Epidemiology of Osteoarthritis; Age-Related Changes in the Musculoskeletal System and the Development of Osteoarthritis; The Contribution of Osteoarthritis to Disability; Etiology and Assessment of Disability in Older Adults; Quality of Osteoarthritis Care for Community-Dwelling Older Adults; Contextualizing Osteoarthritis Care and the Reasons for the Gap Between Evidence and Practice; Transforming Osteoarthritis Care in an Era of Health Care Reform; Strength Training in Older Adults: the Benefits for Osteoarthritis, Diet and Exercise in Older Obese Adults with Osteoarthritis; Device Use: Braces, Walking aids and orthotics; Pharmacologic Intervention for Osteoarthritis in Older Adults; Surgery in Older Adults with Osteoarthritis.

This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Danelle Cayea, is devoted to Geriatrics. Articles in this important issue include: Thoughtful prescribing and deprescribing, Identifying goals of care, Overview of brief, high yield geriatrics assessment for clinic and hospital, Fall prevention, evaluation, and treatment, Cognitive impairment evaluation and management, Urinary and bowel symptoms, Sadness and worry in older adults, Chronic pain syndromes in older adults, Osteoporosis, Evaluation and management of difficult symptoms of older adults primary care, Perioperative assessment and management, Challenges related to safety and independence, and much more.

This issue of Hospital Medicine Clinics, edited by Dr. Rachel Thompson, covers a broad spectrum of topics including: Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Modification; Pulmonary Risk Assessment and Optimization, Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in the Surgical Setting; Management of Anticoagulants and VTE Prevention; Planning for Perioperative Pain Management; Medication Management for Patients on Chronic Steroids or Rheumatalogics; Anesthesia Considerations for the Hospitalist; Perioperative Assessment Of and Care for the Elderly and Frail; Quality and Value in Perioperative Medicine; Risk Assessment and Perioperative Care for Patients with Renal or Liver Disease; and Surgical Site Infections!