Total Joint Reconstruction News

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.

Patients who underwent two-stage revision total hip arthroplasty for periprosthetic joint infection had a minimum 2-year infection-free survivorship of 73.8% and improved patient-reported outcomes at midterm to long-term follow-up.

According to published results, flexible pes planovalgus, also known as flatfoot deformity, was associated with increased risks of falls, implant-related complications and revision surgery among patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty.

Published results showed the direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty was associated with significantly increased physiological stress and strain for surgeons compared with the posterior approach.

With decreased 30-day postoperative costs and 90-day readmission rates, revision total knee arthroplasty performed in the ASC may be preferred vs. an inpatient or a hospital-based outpatient setting, according to published results.

Published results showed antibiotic-loaded bone cement may not be warranted for prophylaxis with total knee arthroplasty due to the additional cost and similar rates of revision for periprosthetic joint infection vs. plain bone cement.

Results from a randomized clinical trial showed remote postoperative physical therapy may be a viable option for patients discharged the same day after total knee arthroplasty.

OsteoRemedies LLC announced FDA clearance for expanded indications of its Spectrum GV dual antibiotic bone cement for the use in revision total hip arthroplasty procedures, according to a press release.

Neuromuscular exercise and pain neuroscience education did not yield superior outcomes to education alone, however, interventions may improve clinical, pain and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty, according to published data.