Could Cementless Knee Replacements Last Longer?
Cementless knee implants avoid the problem of bone cement loosening from the bone or the implant that often leads to revision surgeries.
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Spinal Anesthesia Linked to Higher Painkiller Use in Hip Fracture Patients
Spinal anesthesia is associated with more pain and more opioid use after hip surgery compared with general anesthesia, researchers suggest.
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Developing Cutting-Edge Coating Based on Bioactive Materials for Better Implants
PhD student Imran Deen and Professor Federico Rosei from Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) are working on a coating that mimics bone tissue. Their study is published in Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.
Ankle Procedures Put to the Test for Severe Arthritis
For patients with severe arthritis of the ankle, total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) provides better long-term function than ankle arthrodesis (AA), reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.
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Patients Being Treated for Infected Knee Replacement: Beware of This Complication
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurred in nearly 20% of patients who underwent surgery with implantation of antibiotic-loaded “spacers” and intravenous (IV) antibiotics for the treatment of deep infections after total knee arthroplasty, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Total Knee Replacement Could Be Cost-Effective, Even for Those with Extreme Obesity
Taking into consideration the costs of forgoing versus pursuing total knee replacement, researchers suggest that across older and younger age groups, the procedure is a cost-effective treatment for these patients.
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Prevent Total Knee Replacement This Way
An underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the need for total knee replacement, research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) suggests.
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AAOS Study Stresses Importance of Friends on Hip Fracture Recovery
Patients can expect to regain full functionality within 2 to 3 years after hip fracture surgery. In addition, being part of a social network may improve outcomes and speed recovery after treatment, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
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Fit Glide by Bob & Brad Offers Low-Impact, Low-Extremity Rehab
Now available from OPTP, Minneapolis, FitGlide by Bob and Brad is an easy-to-use tool designed to aid exercise and rehabilitation of the lower extremities.
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This May Increase the Mortality Risk After Hip Fracture
Living alone may elevate the risk of dying following a hip fracture, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
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Reduce Joint Replacement Rehospitalizations By Keeping in Touch with Clinicians
Researchers saw a fourfold decline in the rate of patients who needed to go back to the hospital after total hip or knee replacements if they were enrolled in a program that used wearable step counters and conversational text messaging to keep tabs on recovery.
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What is the ‘True’ Hip Dislocation Rate Following Surgery?
The cumulative incidence of hip dislocation following total hip replacement is about 50% higher than suggested by simple analysis of hospital data, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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Joint Implant Infection Test Delivers ‘Solid Performance,’ Per Study
The recently FDA-authorized alpha-defensin lateral flow test is a highly accurate, 10-minute test for diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) – a serious and costly complication of total joint replacement, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
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This 3D Prints Cartilage to Restore Knee Function
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine scientists (WFIRM) report they have developed a method to bioprint a type of cartilage that could someday help restore knee function damaged by arthritis or injury.
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Steroids’ Effect on Knee Replacement
Corticosteroid injections for knee OA treatment do not hasten a patient’s progression to a total knee replacement when compared with hyaluronic acid injections, according to a study presented at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting.
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Lifting Tips for Home Caregivers from AAOS
As part of Family Caregiver Month in November, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) shares lifting techniques to help home caregivers avoid sprain and strain while caring for their loved ones.
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Treat Knee Osteoarthritis This Way, Global Experts Agree
Reportedly the first-ever Consensus Document offers recommended approaches for treating knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients based on their age and activity level. A global panel of more than 40 experts in various orthopaedic disciplines compiled the document.
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How a Bundled Payment Model Could Reduce Health Disparities
A new nationwide model of care for hip and knee joint replacements appears to reduce disparities in health outcomes for Black patients, according to new research led by Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) published in JAMA Network Open.
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