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Preoperative opioid use associated with chronic opioid use after THA
Results published in the Journal of Arthroplasty showed preoperative opioid use was associated with chronic opioid use after total hip arthroplasty, while surgical approach did not affect long-term opioid use.
Women who consume more alcohol exhibit higher risk for OA-related hip replacement
Among women, those who drank more alcohol were more likely to undergo total hip replacement, in a dose-dependent manner, due to osteoarthritis.
Bilateral total knee arthroplasty linked to increased complication rates
Patients undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) are at an increased risk of several types of complications, as compared with matched patients undergoing unilateral TKA, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
What not to do after knee replacement surgery
During knee replacement recovery, avoiding certain activities and behaviors is important to ensure a smooth healing process and minimize the risk of complications.
Time for a new knee? Ask these questions first
Gather as much information as possible to make an informed decision about a total knee replacement.
What is avascular necrosis and how does it affect bones?
What happens when the blood supply to your bones is somehow damaged? The condition has a name, avascular necrosis, and it can trigger the death of bone cells.
Prehabilitation' boosts surgery outcomes, shows study
Pre-surgery exercise and education—widely known as prehabilitation—can significantly improve outcomes for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open,
A Narrative Review of Patellar Resurfacing Versus Non-resurfacing in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Patella baja is caused by excessive joint line elevation, which causes persistent overload and discomfort. The design of the TKR might have an impact on postoperative patellofemoral problems. After TKR, patellofemoral maltracking and patellar dislocation are often caused by surgical mistakes.
Robotic-assisted medial knee arthroplasty shows good long-term outcomes
Robotic-arm assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) provides good long-term outcomes, with implant survival and patient satisfaction rates exceeding 90% at 10 years' follow-up, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
Total Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery Timeline
The 12 weeks of your knee replacement recovery period are very important. Committing to a plan and encouraging yourself to do as much as possible each day will help you heal faster. Rehabilitation begins right after you wake up from surgery.