Total Knee Arthroplasty
Patients with PTSD may have increased complication, infection risks after TKA
According to published results, patients with PTSD may be at an increased risk for postoperative ED visits, periprosthetic joint infections and revision surgery after total knee arthroplasty compared with patients without PTSD.
Maxx Orthopedics announces FDA clearance of medial congruent insert for TKA system
Maxx Orthopedics Inc. announced it received FDA clearance of a medial congruent insert for its Freedom total knee arthroplasty system, according to a press release.
High comorbidity burden may negatively impact cost-effectiveness of TKA
Inpatient total knee arthroplasty for patients with a high comorbidity burden may not be cost-effective, as published results showed increased procedural costs were not met with increased hospital revenue in this patient population.
Low-dose dexamethasone may provide pain relief, improve mobility after TKA
Published results showed a single preoperative IV dose of 8 mg of dexamethasone may improve patient outcomes for pain, vomiting, inflammation and mobility after total knee arthroplasty compared with placebo.
FDA clears Think Surgical miniature robotic system for use with Mobio knee system implants
Think Surgical Inc. announced it received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic total knee arthroplasty system to be used with Mobio total knee system implants from b-One Ortho Corporation, according to a press release.
Lower outpatient arthroplasty risk assessment score may predict better outcomes after TJA
DALLAS — Results presented here showed lower outpatient arthroplasty risk assessment score prior to total joint arthroplasty was predictive of same- and next-day discharge and fewer complications and readmissions.
FDA clears Think Surgical miniature robotic system for use with new implants
Think Surgical Inc. announced FDA 510(k) clearance for its TMINI miniature robotic total knee arthroplasty system to be used with LinkSymphoKnee implants from Waldemar Link GmbH & Co KG, according to a company press release.
High health literacy may lead to high expectations after TKA
DALLAS — Results presented here showed patient expectations and outcomes prior to total knee arthroplasty may be influenced by health literacy, with high health literacy leading to higher expectations postoperatively.
VIDEO: About 20% of patients with PJI met eligibility criteria for one-stage exchange
DALLAS — In this video, Nicholas A. Bedard, MD, discusses results that showed about 20% of patients with periprosthetic joint infections of the knee met eligibility criteria for one-stage exchange.
VIDEO: Repeat exposure to mesh glue dressing may increase allergic contact dermatitis risk
DALLAS — In this video from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting, Robert A. Burnett, MD, discussed results that showed repeat mesh glue dressing exposure yielded a fivefold increased risk of allergic dermatitis.