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Machine learning may assist in identifying pain trajectories after TKA
A combination of unsupervised and supervised machine learning algorithms may be able to assist clinicians in identifying patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty who are more likely to have pain that is difficult to control, according to a study.
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.
Knee replacements have high long-term survivorship in young patients
A vast majority of young patients who undergo knee replacement will not need to undergo revision.
Robotic-assisted THA may reduce opioid requirements vs. manual, computer-assisted THA
Robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty may be associated with reduced opioid consumption during postoperative hospitalization vs. both manual and computer-assisted total hip arthroplasty, according to presented results.
New breakthrough could lead to early detection of knee osteoarthritis
The number of people suffering from osteoarthritis is expected to top 1 billion by 2050. The biggest risk factor for the prevalent, often painful, chronic joint disease is aging. And like aging, there is currently no way to stop it. A discovery by scientists at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences could pave the way for new breakthroughs in detecting and treating the disease. Their findings were recently published in Nature Communications.
Outpatient joint replacement: Is it a safe option?
Advances in surgical techniques, implants and pain control have made outpatient joint replacement possible. Shoulder, elbow, hip and knee replacements can all be done safely as outpatient surgery. This also is called same-day surgery.
Knee replacement recovery time: Expert explains what you need to know
Wondering what recovery is really like after knee replacement surgery? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, breaks down exactly what to expect—from managing pain in the first few days to getting back on your feet and returning to the activities you love.
Pickleballers bounce back after joint replacement
Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement? Odds are you'll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests.
Algorithm helps predict outcomes after total knee arthroplasty
A research team led by David C. Ayers, MD, has identified important factors in total knee replacement that predict outcomes five years after surgery.
Total Hip Replacement Recovery: Everything You Need To Know
Curious what recovery really looks like after a hip replacement? Dr. Ayesha Abdeen, chief of hip and knee replacement surgery at Boston Medical Center, shares what to expect at every step along the way — from managing pain to getting back to favorite activities.