Knee News

Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for the TMINI 1.1 miniature robotic system, a new software system for the TMINI robotic knee replacement platform, according to a company press release.

Results showed patients with depression who received antidepressants within 6 months prior to total hip or knee arthroplasty had greater improvements in outcomes at 2 years compared with patients with depression who were untreated.

In patients aged 65 years or older, results showed all-polyethylene tibial components for total knee arthroplasty were linked with decreased risks of all-cause revision and revision for infection compared with metal-backed components.

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.