Knee News

While surgeons should keep in mind the development of future antimicrobial resistance, results showed extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis is a cost-effective option for reducing prosthetic joint infection after total joint arthroplasty.

Lower BMI at the time of surgery was associated with increased functional improvements for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty, thus patients should focus on optimizing preoperative BMI, according to published results.

Walking for exercise appears to reduce pain progression in patients aged 50 years or older with knee osteoarthritis, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty should maintain their usual doses of methotrexate, leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine and apremilast , according to new guidelines.

Despite literature reporting that manipulation under anesthesia restores range of motion after total knee arthroplasty, published results showed this technique could also increase the risk of revision and persistent stiffness after TKA.

Published results found no association between BMI and functional outcomes, survivorship, or all-cause and aseptic revisions in patients undergoing modern cementless total knee arthroplasty.

The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons has launched the Fellowship Education Improvement and Innovation Grant Program funded by a $1.25 million grant from founding sponsor Zimmer Biomet, according to a press release.

Published results showed patients who were obese had an increased risk of undergoing total knee replacement for osteoarthritis at a younger age.

Results showed disruptions to elective surgery and postoperative care due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020 did not adversely affect patient-reported outcomes or complications after elective total knee arthroplasty.

Patients with knee osteoarthritis receiving antihistamines demonstrate less structural disease progression, compared with those who did not take antihistamines, over 2 years, according to data presented at the EULAR 2022 Congress.