Surgeon decision-making and implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty: association of training, experience, and robotic-assisted surgical innovation with implant selection
Implant selection in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains a critical yet variable aspect of surgical decision-making, associated with both patient characteristics and surgeon-related factors. With the increasing integration of surgical innovations such as robotic-assisted techniques, understanding contemporary determinants of implant choice has become essential. This study aimed to evaluate implant selection patterns and identify independent factors associated with the use of cruciate-retaining (CR) vs. posterior-stabilized (PS) implants in a modern clinical setting.
Source: Frontiers in Medicine
Rates of Total Joint Replacement in the United States: Future Projections to 2020 2040 Using the National Inpatient Sample
Significant increases in use of THA and TKA are expected in the United States in the future, if the current trend continues. The increased use is evident across age groups in both females and males. A policy change may be needed to meet increased demand
Source: The Journal of Rheumatology
Medical Moment: Avoiding Sports Injuries
As a parent or guardian, it can be intimidating to know how to keep a young athlete healthy and active. A lot of kids are now playing the same sport year-round, including multiple sports teams in the same season.
Source: UPMC
New ACL surgery approach helps most patients return to activity
New research from orthopedic specialists at Marshall Health Network and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine demonstrates promising outcomes for patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using an advanced technique that combines biologic augmentation with internal stabilization.
Source: Medical Xpress
Hip Stress Fracture Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Hip stress fractures, frequently affecting runners, result in pain during physical activity. Discover the symptoms, causes, and treatment options to address this condition.
Source: Verywell health
Exercises to Help With Hip Tendonitis
Exercises for hip tendonitis focus on reducing pain and enhancing mobility by strengthening the hip flexors. These targeted movements help prevent future irritation and improve overall hip function.
Source: Verywell health
Chondromalacia Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain
Chondromalacia patella, often called runner's knee, happens when cartilage under the kneecap deteriorates.1 Exercises that strengthen leg muscles and improve flexibility can help relieve the pain associated with this condition.
Source: Verywell health
Supported training improves injury prevention, new study shows
Serious knee injuries, including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in women's and girls' football, can be reduced through using injury prevention training, according to a new study by La Trobe University researchers.
Source: Medical Xpress
Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of literature has developed examining its efficacy and mechanisms of action in knee OA. Bibliometric analysis provides a useful method to evaluate research productivity, collaborative networks, and emerging trends within a scientific field.
Source: Orthopedic Reviews
Femoral component collar and calcar contact during total hip arthroplasty: gap incidence, subsidence, and biomechanical testing - a scoping review
In recent years collared femoral stems have been increasingly utilized in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for their ability to improve rotational stability, metaphyseal load transfer, and prevent periprosthetic femoral fracture (PFF). While literature has demonstrated their benefit over collarless stems, the clinical and biomechanical implications of a postoperative collar–calcar gap (CCG) after implantation remain incompletely understood. The purpose of this scoping review was to evaluate existing literature around CCG in primary THA.
Source: Orthopedic Reviews
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