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Tricompartmental Osteoarthritis Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Tricompartmental osteoarthritis (OA) is a type of knee arthritis. It occurs in all three compartments of the knee (places where bones join together), instead of just one or two. While OA affects the knees more than any other joint, a review of more than 3,700 cases found the tricompartmental diagnosis in just 17% of cases.
Robotics Help Improve Precision, Personalization of Knee Replacement Surgery
Using planning software and real-time imaging, this technology helps surgeons navigate an individual’s specific anatomy, including the tension in the various knee ligaments and other tissues around the knee, with reproducible precision in order to place the new implants in an optimal position with accurate soft tissue balance.
Risk factors for general complications after hip or knee replacement surgery in elderly patients: a single-center study
This study focused on elderly patients with risk factors for complications after hip or knee replacement surgery. Clinically, elderly patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery should perform well in terms of preoperative and perioperative management.
Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on postoperative muscle damage and inflammation following total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial
This study aims to investigate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on muscle damage and inflammatory responses after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Outcomes of total knee arthroplasty in people with diabetes: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people with diabetes is associated with increased risks of postoperative complications. This review evaluates how diabetes influences complication rates and overall outcomes following TKA.
How Long Can You Expect Your Hip Replacement to Last?
Hip replacement surgery typically is highly successful, with most individuals reporting a dramatic improvement in their quality of life. Most hip replacements have a lifespan between 15 and 25 years.
AI successfully identifies risk factors linked to more severe pain after knee replacement
A study using artificial intelligence to classify patient pain archetypes and identify risk for severe pain after knee replacement has earned a Best of Meeting award at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA).
How does osteoporosis affect knee replacement surgery?
Osteoporosis is common in people undergoing knee replacement surgery. However, the condition can increase the risk of complications. Proper management can help reduce these risks.
Muscle Quality Could Be Key To Successful Hip Replacement
Folks are less likely to recover successfully from a total hip replacement if they have poor muscle quality going into the procedure, a small-scale study says.
Vitamin C may be effective alternative to glucocorticoids in total hip arthroplasty
Published results showed vitamin C may reduce morphine use and the risk for nausea or vomiting and improve joint function after total hip arthroplasty, making it an effective alternative to glucocorticoids.