Postoperative tibial slope size does not affect five-year wear in total knee arthroplasty
Knee Replacement Alignment Linked to Implant Loosening
This observational study analyzed secondary data from a randomized controlled trial involving 93 total knee arthroplasty patients.
A new analysis finds that the angle of the knee after replacement may affect how much the implant shifts over time.
Protocol for natural experiment examining glucocorticoids versus no glucocorticoids on opioid use in hip and knee arthroplasty
New Plan to Cut Pain Meds After Joint Surgery
This is a protocol for a natural experiment study (target trial emulation) in adults undergoing primary elective total hip, unicompartmental…
A new study aims to see if stronger steroids can reduce pain medicine needs after joint replacement.
Meta-analysis finds 87% implant survivorship after 10 years in patients under 50 undergoing TKA
Young Knee Pain Has a New Solution
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17,705 patients aged less than 50 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a me…
Getting a new knee joint can give young adults the freedom to move again without pain.
Surgical exploration resolved recurrent hemarthrosis in a patient with total knee arthroplasty
Knee Bleeding Solved Without Major Angio
This case report describes a 69-year-old woman with recurrent hemarthrosis following total knee arthroplasty.
When knee bleeding won't stop after scans say "all clear," a surgeon's direct look is the only way to find the hidden leak.
Preoperative femoral nerve block reduces rebound pain after knee arthroplasty versus postoperative block
Give Nerve Block Before Surgery To Stop Pain
In an RCT of 186 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty, preoperative femoral nerve block with ropivacaine reduced rebound pain inciden…
Getting a pain-numbing shot before knee surgery cuts rebound pain in half, helps patients sleep better, and reduces the need for strong pain…
Insurance delays in Indonesia impair functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty
Your Knee Surgery Success Depends on This Hidden Insurance Rule
This narrative review examines patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty in Indonesia, comparing current practices to internationally esta…
Getting the right rehab at the right time after a knee replacement is crucial, but insurance rules can block that care, leading to worse out…
Proceeding with TKA without preoperative anticoagulation for asymptomatic calf vein thrombosis shows no 90-day VTE events
Skip the delay for a minor clot before knee surgery
A retrospective cohort study of 454 adults undergoing primary unilateral TKA found that 44 patients with preoperative asymptomatic isolated …
A small, silent clot found before knee replacement does not require stopping surgery or adding extra blood thinners.
Regional anesthesia with propofol sedation versus general anesthesia in unilateral total knee arthroplasty patients
Numb Legs, Faster Walks: New Knee Surgery Data
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 250 patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty to compare regional anesthesia with mon…
New knee surgery data shows regional anesthesia leads to faster walking and fewer readmissions without increasing dangerous blood clot risk.
Otago Exercise Program improves knee function and mobility after total knee arthroplasty in meta-analysis
Otago Exercise Program Shows Promise for Recovery After Knee Replacement Surgery
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving 1,088 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty found that…
A structured exercise program may improve knee function and balance better than conventional rehab after knee replacement surgery, based on …
Opioid-sparing PCA non-inferior to opioid PCA for pain after total knee arthroplasty
Opioid-sparing pain control after knee replacement shows similar pain relief with less nausea
A randomized controlled trial of 98 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty found an opioid-sparing PCA regimen (ketorolac and nefopam) …
A new pain method after knee replacement works just as well as standard care but cuts nausea from 35% down to 12%.
Questions about Total Knee Arthroplasty
Will waiting for insurance approval in Indonesia delay my recovery from knee surgery?
Yes, insurance delays in Indonesia can impair early rehabilitation and functional recovery after total knee arthroplasty.
Full answer →Does getting a nerve block before surgery reduce pain better than after surgery?
Yes, giving a femoral nerve block before surgery reduces rebound pain more effectively than giving it after surgery, according to a 2024 trial.
Full answer →What is the chance my knee implant will still work after 10 years if I am under 50?
For patients under 50, about 87% of knee implants still work after 10 years, according to a 2024 meta-analysis.
Full answer →Does the size of the tibial slope affect how long my knee implant lasts?
A 2024 study found that while a larger tibial slope (>10°) increases implant migration, it does not affect polyethylene wear or implant survival at 5 years.
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