Knee News

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. entered a limited distribution agreement with Think Surgical Inc. to exclusively offer the TMINI miniature robotic system for knee replacement, according to a press release.

Published results showed obstructive sleep apnea had a significant association with overall complications, as well as pulmonary and thromboembolic complications, among patients after total joint arthroplasty.

According to published results, use of 3D-printed titanium metaphyseal cones was associated with excellent survivorship and low rates of aseptic loosening and re-revision at 5 years after revision total knee arthroplasty.

DePuy Synthes announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Velys robotic-assisted unicompartmental knee arthroplasty platform, according to a press release.

According to published results, patients who underwent inpatient vs. outpatient fast-track total knee arthroplasty procedures had similar rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations at 90 days.

Results from a large cohort study showed low-dose aspirin may be a safe and effective prophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following total knee arthroplasty.

Patients with failed spinal anesthesia prior to total hip or knee arthroplasty had inferior clinical outcomes compared with patients who had successful spinal anesthesia and similar outcomes vs. those who received general anesthesia.

Self-administered acupressure, combined with a short education program, was a cost-effective method of pain relief that boosted mobility in adults with probable knee osteoarthritis, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

With decreased 30-day postoperative costs and 90-day readmission rates, revision total knee arthroplasty performed in the ASC may be preferred vs. an inpatient or a hospital-based outpatient setting, according to published results.

Published results showed antibiotic-loaded bone cement may not be warranted for prophylaxis with total knee arthroplasty due to the additional cost and similar rates of revision for periprosthetic joint infection vs. plain bone cement.