Total Knee Arthroplasty

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Adolph V. Lombardi Jr., MD, discussed how surgeons can supplement the outpatient total joint arthroplasty process with rapid recovery protocols.

A 36-year-old man with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis presented to clinic for evaluation with a history of debilitating bilateral knee pain and deformity.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, David G. Lewallen, MD, spoke about management of the morbidly obese patient undergoing total joint arthroplasty.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Douglas A. Dennis, MD, spoke about alternative alignment strategies in total knee arthroplasty.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Frank A. Liporace, MD, shared five tips for the treatment and analysis of periprosthetic fractures regarding total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty.

From implant technology and robotic surgery to techniques and complications, Healio revisits the most influential news, research and advancements in total knee arthroplasty in 2023.

Published results showed spinal and general anesthesia were associated with high rates of successful same-day discharge among patients who underwent outpatient total joint arthroplasty at a free-standing ASC.

According to published results, use of diosmin after total knee arthroplasty was associated with reduced lower extremity swelling and reduced pain during motion with no increase in short-term complications.

Results showed patients categorized as frail may be at risk for loosening, infection, instability, longer length of stay, readmission and increased costs after revision total knee arthroplasty vs. with patients without frailty.

In total knee arthroplasty, unbalanced ligament tension is one of the primary reasons for complications and patient dissatisfaction.