Total Joint Replacement
Augmented reality surgical guidance aids total knee arthroplasty
Computer-assisted total joint arthroplasty has become more popular in the 2 decades since its introduction.
Antihistamines may slow knee osteoarthritis progression, novel injection shows promise
Solutions for halting osteoarthritis progression and avoiding need for joint replacement remain elusive, but new therapy options, including a novel injection, made headlines in 2022.
Multidisciplinary teams crucial for joint infection treatment
A significant complication following total joint arthroplasty, the reported incidence of periprosthetic joint infection ranges from 1% to 2% depending on the involved joint, according to the published literature.
FDA approves shoulder platform with 3D-printed short stem and glenoid replacement
LimaCorporate announced it received FDA approval for its shoulder platform with a fully 3D-printed glenoid baseplate and humeral stem for reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Hospital for Special Surgery, Zimmer Biomet partner for innovation in robotic TJR
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. and Hospital for Special Surgery have announced the creation of an innovation center for artificial intelligence in robotic-assisted total joint replacement, according to a press release.
3Spine receives FDA investigational device exemption for lumbar spine TJR device
3Spine Inc. has announced FDA investigational device exemption approval for a clinical trial on the BalancedBack, a total joint replacement for the lumbar spine, according to a press release.
Several patient factors may affect in-person, virtual joint education class attendance
CHICAGO — Results showed “non-white,” Hispanic and non-English-speaking patients were more likely to attend in-person and virtual preoperative joint replacement education classes, with virtual classes reducing barriers to access.
Robotics, ASCs combined show promise in orthopedics
Robotic surgery in orthopedics has increased in the past 2 decades, with a 2021 study in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons citing the estimated global market for medical robotics to surpass $20 billion by 2023.
Is the cost-effectiveness of ASC surgery enhanced or decreased when robots are used?
In the last few years, there has been a move of total hip and total knee arthroplasty by CMS from the inpatient only list that also sparked the development of enhanced recovery programs that have embraced limited stay or same-day surgery.
VIDEO: Patient engagement tools offer an extension of practice
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Christopher L. Peters, MD, spoke about patient engagement technologies in joint replacement surgery.