Revisit news, research and advancements in knee replacement in 2022
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From implant technology and robotic surgery to techniques and complications, Healio revisits the most influential news, research and advancements in total knee arthroplasty in 2022.
Study suggests appropriateness of TKA for young, willing patients with knee OA
Patients aged 59 years and younger who seek consultation for TKA report worse knee osteoarthritis symptoms, higher procedure readiness and similar willingness compared with older patients. Read more.
COVID-19 disruptions to postoperative care did not greatly affect elective TKA results
Disruptions to elective surgery and postoperative care due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020 did not adversely affect patient-reported outcomes or complications after elective TKA. Read more.
Tourniquet-free minimally invasive TKA associated with aseptic loosening at 2 years
Patients who undergo tourniquet-free minimally invasive TKA may be at increased risk for revision due to aseptic loosening. Read more.
Manipulation under anesthesia after TKA may lead to persistent stiffness, revision
Despite literature reporting that manipulation under anesthesia restores range of motion after TKA, this technique could also increase the risk of revision and persistent stiffness after TKA. Read more.
Patients preferred customized implant to off-the-shelf implant after bilateral TKA
Patients who underwent staged bilateral TKA with both a customized implant and off-the-shelf implant preferred the customized implant and reported better functional outcomes. Read more.
Intraosseous morphine provided pain relief up to 2 weeks after TKA
An intraosseous infusion of antibiotics combined with morphine offered postoperative pain relief for up to 2 weeks in patients who underwent TKA. Read more.
Cemented, cementless TKA yield similar outcomes in patients with obesity
For patients with obesity, cemented and cementless TKA yielded similar clinical outcomes and implant survivorship at 6 months and 2 years. Read more.
Study: Anemia associated with complications, non-home discharge, readmission after TKA
Preoperative anemia was associated with an increased risk for complications, non-home discharge and unplanned readmission in patients who underwent TKA. Read more.