Knee News

The American College of Surgeons released updated guidelines promoting lifelong competency and ability assessments for surgeons to enhance patient safety and preserve “physician dignity,” according to a press release.

Published results showed vitamin D deficiency was associated with poorer clinical and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty; however, vitamin D supplementation may improve outcomes in patients who have this deficiency.

Onkos Surgical announced FDA de novo approval of its antibacterial implant coating for use in orthopedic oncology, trauma and revision arthroplasty procedures, according to a company press release.

According to published results, the presence of financial conflicts of interest and industry funding in lower extremity arthroplasty research was associated with favorable conclusions for new technologies.

Published results showed postoperative mobility was significantly reduced among chronic opioid users who underwent total hip or knee arthroplasty compared with opioid-naïve patients.

Patients who received a preoperative medical evaluation at a perioperative medical clinic within 30 days of total joint arthroplasty had decreased length of stay with no effect on patient-reported outcomes, according to published data.

Results showed patients who take bone mineral density-reducing medications, such as antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, glucocorticoids and proton pump inhibitors, may be at increased risk for revision total knee arthroplasty.

The risk for total hip arthroplasty increases with higher baseline dietary intake of arachidonic acid, as well as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

CT detection of intra-articular mineralization in knee cartilage, resulting from calcium crystal deposition, may predict MRI detection of worsening cartilage in the same area, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Results showed high Medicare hospital star ratings and recognition on the top 50 orthopedic hospital rankings from U.S. News & World Report were associated with reduced likelihood of readmission penalties after total joint arthroplasty.