Total Knee Arthroplasty

Women were underrepresented as principal investigators in total hip and total knee arthroplasty clinical trials which may lead to disparities in academic promotion and advancement, according to published results.

For patients with subchondral insufficiency fractures of the knee and medial knee osteoarthritis, an implantable shock absorber was associated with avoidance of conversion to total knee arthroplasty at a minimum 2-year follow-up.

Investigators of this study found similar 90-day mortality rates for patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty with either aspirin or enoxaparin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis.

Compared with patients without Medicaid, patients with Medicaid were more likely to undergo total joint arthroplasty at a low-volume hospital and have higher rates of postoperative complications, according to published results.

Think Surgical Inc. has announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic total knee replacement system, according to a company press release.

Results published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation found patients with unavoidable stairs at home are at increased risk for discharge to a post-acute care facility after total knee arthroplasty.

In this video, Stavros G. Memtsoudis, MD, PhD, MBA, FCCP, discussed the use of peripheral nerve blocks for older patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.

Results published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery found patients with hyponatremia, a common electrolyte abnormality, are at risk for increased length of stay, complications and nonhome discharge after total joint arthroplasty.

Published results showed surgical team dynamics, such as staff turnover and the presence of surgeon-preferred staff, may impact operative times and procedural efficiency.

Moderate-distance runners and non-runners alike demonstrate similar rates of radiographic knee osteoarthritis, according to systematic review data published in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.