Knee
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Periarticular injection offers better efficacy, fewer adverse effects after TKA
Tsukada S. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014. doi:10.2106/JBJS.M.01098. Periarticular injection offered better postoperative pain relief, earlier recovery of knee…
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Post-op pain affects sleep, extends hospital stay
Pain can make it difficult for some patients to get a good night’s rest while recovering in the hospital following…
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MRI imaging measures joint’s geometry and role in severe knee injury
The successful rise and fall of an athlete’s moving body relies on an orchestrated response of bones, joints, ligaments and…
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According to Study, 39% of Elective Orthopedic Surgery Are Cancelled at Least Once
Corresponding author: Ulla Caesar ulla.caesar@gu.se Author Affiliations 1Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska…
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No convincing evidence to support use of new hip and knee implants
Several new and widely used hip and knee implants appear to have no clinically relevant improved benefits compared with older,…
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From nose to knee: engineered cartilage regenerates joints
Human articular cartilage defects can be treated with nasal septum cells. Researchers at the University and the University Hospital of…
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Older patients still fastest-growing demographic for TKA
Despite total knee arthroplasty becoming more prevalent in patients younger than 65 years of age, the main demographic of growth…
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Zimmer asks judge to sanction plaintiffs’ lawyers in knee implant lawsuits
August 28, 2014 by Brad Perriello Zimmer Holdings wants a federal judge to impose sanctions against the lawyers in 3 cases from…
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Patients with mild osteoarthritis may not benefit from knee surgery
A new study indicates that there is no apparent benefit to arthroscopic knee surgery for age-related tears of the meniscus…
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of patient-specific instrumentation for improving alignment of the components in total knee replacement
E. Thienpont, MD, MBA, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon1 ; P. E. Schwab, MS, Medical Student1; and P. Fennema, DSc, Director2 …
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10 knee surgeries that impact history
Written by Laura Dyrda Here are 10 knee injuries and surgeries that made an impact on history. If you would like…
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HIP MISALIGNMENT CAUSE OF KNEE PAIN
Biloine W. Young • Tue, August 12th, 2014 Runners hurt their knees more often than they do any other part…
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Slippery material for lubricating joints inspired by nature
For some time, scientists have been aware that synovial fluid in joints contains a natural substance that helps keep them…
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Regional anesthesia technique allows majority of patients to go home within hours of surgery
A recent study of an ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia technique, called femoral nerve block, shows that it leads to less opioid use and allows…
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The top ten items to read focused on osteoarthritis
Orthopedics Today has highlighted the ten most important stories of the year to keep your practice up-to-date regarding osteoarthritis. Physical therapy…
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