Total Knee Arthroplasty

In patients aged 65 years or older, results showed all-polyethylene tibial components for total knee arthroplasty were linked with decreased risks of all-cause revision and revision for infection compared with metal-backed components.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. entered a limited distribution agreement with Think Surgical Inc. to exclusively offer the TMINI miniature robotic system for knee replacement, according to a press release.

According to published results, use of 3D-printed titanium metaphyseal cones was associated with excellent survivorship and low rates of aseptic loosening and re-revision at 5 years after revision total knee arthroplasty.

According to published results, patients who underwent inpatient vs. outpatient fast-track total knee arthroplasty procedures had similar rates of complications, readmissions and reoperations at 90 days.

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.

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.

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.