Knee News

Despite having improvements in pain and function, patients with self-reported anxiety or depression were more likely to be dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty vs. patients without anxiety or depression, according to study results.

Published results showed extended oral antibiotic prophylaxis was not associated with a reduced risk of periprosthetic joint infection at 90 days or 1 year among patients who underwent total hip or total knee arthroplasty.

According to published results, use of porous tantalum tibial metaphyseal cones in revision total knee arthroplasty was associated with durable survivorship at 10 years and low rates of implant removal.

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Orthobond Corporation announced FDA de novo approval of Ostaguard, an antibacterial non-eluting coating technology for use on a range of medical devices, according to a press release.

Published results showed arthroscopic resection or debridement of degenerative knee tissue in patients with osteoarthritis was not associated with delayed or hastened progression to total knee arthroplasty at long-term follow-up.

Published results showed isolated polyethylene exchange was less reliable and durable compared with full component revision for patients with instability after total knee arthroplasty and should only be reserved for specific cases.

According to an electronic survey of U.S. medical residents and fellows from various specialties, 85% of respondents prefer in-person medical conferences vs. virtual conferences due to networking opportunities and engagement with peers.

In this video, Michael A. Mont, MD, FAAOS, discussed a recent consensus on wound and dressing management and how it can reduce variability, advance standardization and improve outcomes for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.

Osso VR announced the launch of the Osso Health medical training app for use with Apple Vision Pro, an immersive reality wearable headset, according to a company press release.