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Arthritis: The Latest on Joint Replacement, Repair, and New Treatments
A range of technological innovations and advancements in treatment have emerged in recent years to create more long-lasting, effective treatments to repair joints affected by arthritis.
12 Foods to Avoid If You Have Arthritis
When you have arthritis, the amount of inflammation you experience can be affected by many factors—including your diet. Foods high in sugar, fat, sodium, or simple carbs can cause inflammation that may worsen your arthritis symptoms.
AAOS: demand for arthroplasty to outpace surgeon capacity
The demand for total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is expected to outpace the orthopedic workforce, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
An Overview of Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) involves removing a damaged or diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant. This may be made from plastic, metal, and ceramic parts.
Guidance issued for optimal timing of knee, hip total joint arthroplasty
For patients with symptomatic, radiographic, moderate-to-severe osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis of the hip or knee, total joint arthroplasty (TJA) should not be delayed in order to pursue additional nonoperative treatments, according to a clinical practice guideline issued by the American College of Rheumatology and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.
Patients aged 75 years and older report better pain relief than younger patients
All patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have improvement in outcomes; however, patients aged 75 years and older (late elders) achieve better pain relief and improved quality of life compared with younger patients (younger than 55 years), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, held from March 7 to 11 in Las Vegas.
Low sodium levels linked to adverse outcomes after total joint replacement
Patients with low sodium levels before or after total knee or hip arthroplasty are more likely to experience complications and other adverse outcomes, reports a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
CPM Machine After Knee Replacement
A continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is a motorized device that gently moves a joint through a set range of motion. It is sometimes used after knee replacement surgery to prevent scar tissue development, reduce stiffness, and restore normal function.
The Best Knee Replacement Implant For You
Orthopedic supply companies have begun to market directly to consumers. Their advertisements might make you believe their knee replacement implant is "the best" and worthy of considering above all others.
Central pain mechanisms and other peripheral pain sources contribute to post-knee replacement pain
While a majority of patients experience marked improvement in pain after KR, approximately 20-30 percent of patients continue to experience knee pain post-KR, but why this pain continues to persist is not well-understood.