Knee News

Allopathic vs. osteopathic medical education does not impact a surgeon’s clinical outcomes, according to data published in JAMA Surgery.

Chromosomal, hormonal and structural differences between the bodies of girls and boys may explain why osteoarthritis incidence is elevated in women vs. men later in life, according to a review published in Osteoarthritis & Cartilage.

PHILADELPHIA — Outcomes from a total joint replacement enhanced recovery after surgery program indicated that a novel data mart dashboard may improve outcomes for an institution and its ability to provide feedback to stakeholders.

A novel, automated machine learning tool reliably diagnosed rapidly progressing knee osteoarthritis in younger patients, according to data published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Smith & Nephew announced a co-marketing agreement for the OrthoSonic 3D surgery planning technology from JointVue, according to a company press release.

Published results showed meniscectomy within 1 year prior to total knee arthroplasty may be a risk factor for poor functional outcomes compared with patients who had no history of meniscectomy.

Corin announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Unity Knee medial constrained tibial insert, which is compatible with its robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty platform, ApolloKnee, according to a company press release.

The first World Expert Meeting in Arthroplasty was held in September in Istanbul. We were honored to be faculty and take part in the inaugural event.

Oral methotrexate in combination with usual analgesics significantly reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, and improved function, vs. placebo, according to data published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic system to be used with the Persona personalized knee system from Zimmer Biomet, according to a company press release.