Knee News

The FDA in 2023 approved treatments for several hospital-associated infections and fully approved a long-used COVID-19 medication, among other non-vaccine-related regulatory decisions.

Published results showed spinal and general anesthesia were associated with high rates of successful same-day discharge among patients who underwent outpatient total joint arthroplasty at a free-standing ASC.

According to published results, use of diosmin after total knee arthroplasty was associated with reduced lower extremity swelling and reduced pain during motion with no increase in short-term complications.

Results showed patients categorized as frail may be at risk for loosening, infection, instability, longer length of stay, readmission and increased costs after revision total knee arthroplasty vs. with patients without frailty.

ZKR Orthopedics Inc. has announced FDA breakthrough device designation of its LIFT implant for patients with late-stage cartilage degeneration and patellofemoral osteoarthritis, according to a press release.

According to published results, medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty was associated with improvements in anterior knee pain and function in patients with patellofemoral joint degeneration.

Since the first orthopedic registry was developed in 1975, registry data have been used to identify implants and techniques with good outcomes and reduce revision rates, specifically in total joint arthroplasty.

In total knee arthroplasty, unbalanced ligament tension is one of the primary reasons for complications and patient dissatisfaction.

Initially recommended for use prior to dental procedures for patients with cardiac conditions to prevent infective endocarditis, the use of antibiotic prophylaxis has also increased to include a variety of patient populations.

Patients with preexisting atrial fibrillation are at increased risk for complications after total hip and knee arthroplasty and may require preoperative optimization and enhanced perioperative management, according to published results.