Knee News

Patients with intra-articular mineralization demonstrate a two-times higher likelihood of having frequent knee pain, as well as more intermittent or constant pain, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Surgical outcomes are affected by key factors that orthopedic surgeons assess before and during the episode of care.

Surgeons should consider suppressive antibiotic therapy after debridement, antibiotics and implant retention in patients with periprosthetic joint infection to maximize reoperation-free survival, according to published results.

EP-104AR, an injectable form of fluticasone propionate designed slowly distribute through the knee joint and provide pain relief for up to 6 months, improved pain vs. a placebo over 12 weeks, according to the manufacturer.

Revision total knee arthroplasty with full metal component revision yielded lower re-revision rates but higher complication rates compared with liner exchange revision, according to results published in the Journal of Arthroplasty.

Published results showed most morbidly obese patients being evaluated for total knee arthroplasty were not able to achieve a BMI loss of 5 kg/m2 to 10 kg/m2 without a formal weight optimization program.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has issued formal comments urging CMS to reform the proposed payment policy changes in the Medicare program for 2024, according to a press release.

Published results showed a digital intervention package, which included an activity tracker, exercise app and health coach, yielded improvements in pain intensity, pain disability, quality of life and activity after total knee arthroplasty.

Exactech has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Activit-E knee polyethylene for total knee replacement surgery, according to a press release.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has issued comments to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation advocating for physician involvement in the design and implementation of alternative payment models.