Total Knee Arthroplasty
Financial conflicts, industry funding associated with favorable conclusions in TJA studies
According to published results, the presence of financial conflicts of interest and industry funding in lower extremity arthroplasty research was associated with favorable conclusions for new technologies.
Preoperative chronic opioid use prior to TJA associated with poor postoperative mobility
Published results showed postoperative mobility was significantly reduced among chronic opioid users who underwent total hip or knee arthroplasty compared with opioid-naïve patients.
Preoperative medical evaluation at perioperative clinic decreases length of stay after TJA
Patients who received a preoperative medical evaluation at a perioperative medical clinic within 30 days of total joint arthroplasty had decreased length of stay with no effect on patient-reported outcomes, according to published data.
Oral bone mineral density-reducing medications may increase risk of revision TKA
Results showed patients who take bone mineral density-reducing medications, such as antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, glucocorticoids and proton pump inhibitors, may be at increased risk for revision total knee arthroplasty.
High hospital quality ratings, rankings linked with decreased TJA readmission penalties
Results showed high Medicare hospital star ratings and recognition on the top 50 orthopedic hospital rankings from U.S. News & World Report were associated with reduced likelihood of readmission penalties after total joint arthroplasty.
Online predictive tool may not affect patients’ willingness to undergo TKA
According to published results, use of a predictive tool may not significantly affect patient-reported willingness to undergo total knee arthroplasty at 6 months after use of the tool.
Think Surgical announces collaboration with Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG for robotic TKA
Think Surgical Inc. has announced a strategic collaboration agreement with Waldemar Link GmbH & Co. KG to share technologies for robotic total knee arthroplasty, according to a company press release.
Patellar component replacement in stage-one revision TKA for PJI may improve outcomes
SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed replacing the patellar component in stage-one revision total knee arthroplasty may improve outcomes in patients with a periprosthetic joint infection.
Early career surgeons may experience learning curve for complex revision arthroplasty
SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed early career surgeons experienced a learning curve for complex revision arthroplasty that may be due to surgeon and patient factors and revision indication.
Revenue did not increase with cost of TKA in patients with high comorbidity burden
SAN FRANCISCO — Results showed costs for total knee arthroplasty increased for patients with a high comorbidity burden, but revenue remained the same as patients without a high comorbidity burden, leading to a decreased contribution margin.