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May 24, 2024
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Chemotherapy within 1 year after TJA may increase risk of PJI

Chemotherapy within 1 year after TJA may increase risk of PJI

Postoperative chemotherapy may be associated with increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection after total joint arthroplasty, according to published results.

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May 17, 2024
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Self-reported nickel allergy may not impact TKA outcomes, implant performance

Self-reported nickel allergy may not impact TKA outcomes, implant performance

Patients with self-reported nickel allergy can expect positive outcomes after total knee arthroplasty with similar improvements compared with patients with no nickel allergy, according to published data.

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May 07, 2024
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TKA with biconvex inlay patellar component yielded excellent 15-year survivorship

TKA with biconvex inlay patellar component yielded excellent 15-year survivorship

Results showed patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty and routine patellar resurfacing with a cemented biconvex all-polyethylene inlay component had excellent survivorship and low rates of complications at 15-year follow-up.

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May 01, 2024
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Patient-reported anxiety, depression associated with dissatisfaction after TKA

Patient-reported anxiety, depression associated with dissatisfaction after TKA

Despite having improvements in pain and function, patients with self-reported anxiety or depression were more likely to be dissatisfied after total knee arthroplasty vs. patients without anxiety or depression, according to study results.

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April 25, 2024
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Porous tantalum tibial metaphyseal cones offer durable long-term fixation for revision TKA

Porous tantalum tibial metaphyseal cones offer durable long-term fixation for revision TKA

According to published results, use of porous tantalum tibial metaphyseal cones in revision total knee arthroplasty was associated with durable survivorship at 10 years and low rates of implant removal.

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April 18, 2024
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Arthroscopic resection, debridement for knee OA may not affect progression to TKA

Arthroscopic resection, debridement for knee OA may not affect progression to TKA

Published results showed arthroscopic resection or debridement of degenerative knee tissue in patients with osteoarthritis was not associated with delayed or hastened progression to total knee arthroplasty at long-term follow-up.

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April 17, 2024
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Isolated polyethylene exchange may be less reliable vs. full component revision TKA

Isolated polyethylene exchange may be less reliable vs. full component revision TKA

Published results showed isolated polyethylene exchange was less reliable and durable compared with full component revision for patients with instability after total knee arthroplasty and should only be reserved for specific cases.

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April 15, 2024
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VIDEO: Consensus on dressing, wound management improves standardization, outcomes of TJA

VIDEO: Consensus on dressing, wound management improves standardization, outcomes of TJA

In this video, Michael A. Mont, MD, FAAOS, discussed a recent consensus on wound and dressing management and how it can reduce variability, advance standardization and improve outcomes for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty.

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April 14, 2024
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Osso VR launches immersive reality medical training app

Osso VR launches immersive reality medical training app

Osso VR announced the launch of the Osso Health medical training app for use with Apple Vision Pro, an immersive reality wearable headset, according to a company press release.

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April 10, 2024
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Vitamin D deficiency associated with poorer functional outcomes, longer stays after TKA

Vitamin D deficiency associated with poorer functional outcomes, longer stays after TKA

Published results showed vitamin D deficiency was associated with poorer clinical and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty; however, vitamin D supplementation may improve outcomes in patients who have this deficiency.

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