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8 important items to read from AAHKS
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Orthopedics Today features eight stories of importance to emerge from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting.
Low longterm wear observed with multiple sized femoral heads using HXLPE in THA
DALLAS — Femoral heads treated with highly cross-linked polyethylene showed low wear during long-term follow-up, according to a presentation made here at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting. Read more.
Independent exercise and PT likely produce similar results after TKA
DALLAS — According to research presented here at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting, prescribed exercise programs may produce results similar to outpatient physical therapy following total knee arthroplasty. Read more.
VIDEO: Iorio talks study on VTE and synchronized mobile compression
DALLAS — At the American Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons, Richard Iorio, MD, examined a study on venous thromboembolism (VTE) and synchronized mobile compression. The study found an association between a risk stratification protocol employing a synchronized mobile compression and aspirin regimen and low rates of VTE. Watch video.
Hemoglobin reduction, total blood loss similar between oral and intravenous TXA use in primary TKA
DALLAS — Data presented here at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting indicated both hemoglobin reduction and total blood loss were comparable between patients who were administered tranexamic acid either orally or intravenously during primary total knee arthroplasty. Read more.
Higher rates of obesity seen over time in patients undergoing revision TKA
DALLAS — Research presented here at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting found patients undergoing revision total knee arthroplasty have become significantly more at risk for obesity in recent years. Read more.
Conversion, revision THA likely require similar resource allocation
DALLAS — According to research presented here at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting, conversion total hip arthroplasty and revision total hip arthroplasty would be best suited being categorized in the same diagnosis related group. Read more.
Differing pain control methods may offer similar outcomes in patients after unilateral TKA
DALLAS — No significant differences in pain scores and mean morphine equivalent consumption were observed among patients who received either an intra-articular or periarticular injection of bupivacaine and morphine or a periarticular injection of liposomal bupivacaine to manage pain following unilateral total knee arthroplasty, according to a presenter here. Read more.
Dual mobility revision of failed MoM THA offers fewer early complications than acetabular revision
DALLAS — According to a presentation given here at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting, dual mobility revision of failed monoblock metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty offers fewer complications than formal acetabular revision. Read more.