Knee News

Published results showed a significantly higher risk of aseptic revision total knee replacement and, to a lesser extent, septic revision TKR among Black patients compared with white patients.

State and local governments across the U.S. have reached an agreement with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen that will provide up to $26 billion to fight the opioid epidemic, the parties involved announced.

A single IV dose of the factor XI monoclonal antibody abelacimab appeared superior to daily enoxaparin for preventing venous thromboembolism after total knee arthroplasty, according to randomized study results.

The upcoming AAOS Annual Meeting will showcase the tremendous growth in innovation and technology recently seen in orthopedics. We are experiencing a transformation of orthopedics from a surgeon-based mentality to a patient-based focus unlike any other paradigm shifts seen in our profession.

Mixed differences in patient-reported outcomes were seen for patients after total knee arthroplasty performed with robotics vs. without robotics, according to published results.

On a daily basis, surgeons are faced with different options for wound closure. Traditionally, surgical incision closure involved sutures or metal staples.

One-fifth of older patients discharged with gabapentin following a surgical procedure had the prescription refilled for more than 90 days, suggesting long-term use is common, according to an analysis of Medicare data.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Subchondral bone lesions can usually be managed nonoperatively. However, once collapse occurs, biologic options or knee replacement should be considered, a presenter said.

Results showed use of rivaroxaban after total hip or knee arthroplasty led to lower mortality risk and decreased reoperation rates due to infection or hematomas compared with low-molecular-weight heparin.

Just 23% of Medicare beneficiaries with osteoarthritis who eventually underwent knee replacement ever had a physical therapy visit, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.