Knee News

SAN FRANCISCO — Asymptomatic COVID-19 may not significantly affect postoperative outcomes in patients who undergo total knee or total hip arthroplasty, according to results presented here.

SAN FRANCISCO — In patients with periprosthetic joint infections of a total hip or total knee arthroplasty, the risk for ipsilateral PJI within 5 years of the index infection was low, according to results presented here.

SAN FRANCISCO — With the current trend in reimbursement rates for primary and revision total joint arthroplasty, surgeons may earn below minimum wage for primary TJA by 2030, according to results presented here.

According to published results, a recently introduced cementless total knee arthroplasty implant yielded similar “excellent” clinical and radiographic outcomes at 4 years compared with a cemented implant.

A free online training program for primary care providers focusing on knee osteoarthritis boosted participants’ confidence in diagnosing and managing the condition, according to data published in ACR Open Rheumatology.

According to results published in The Journal of Arthroplasty, patients who received an enhanced recovery protocol had safe same-day discharge and improved functional outcomes after outpatient simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty.

According to published results, older adults who are considering elective surgery reported concerns about the physical aspects of surgery, as well as the financial and employment consequences.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Samuel Moen, BS, discussed the benefits of forming relationships with employers to advance an orthopedic practice and connect with patients.

Patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis should receive education and counsel on self-management strategies across repeat clinical visits, according to updated recommendations from EULAR.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Jack M. Bert, MD, discussed several paths to success for private practice and employed orthopedic physicians.