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Several independent, combined factors associated with longer length of stay following TKA
By Casey Tingle An elevated risk for longer hospital length of stay was found among patients with combined lower socioeconomic…
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Hemoglobin reduction, total blood loss similar between oral and intravenous TXA use in primary TKA
DALLAS — Data presented here at the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons Annual Meeting indicated both hemoglobin reduction…
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Smokers Face Higher Risk for Revision after Knee Replacement
By Pam Harrison The most important factor associated with an increased risk of revision following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is…
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TKA may effectively treat post-traumatic OA after tibial plateau fracture
By Casey Tingle Total knee arthroplasty can be an effective treatment for patients with post-traumatic osteoarthritis following tibial plateau fractures,…
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TXA plus diluted-epinephrine decreased blood loss in TKA
By Casey Tingle Local application of tranexamic acid plus diluted-epinephrine decreased postoperative blood loss and reduced the possibility of homologous…
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Oxford Knee Score could identify variation in post-TKA patient satisfaction
By Casey Tingle The Oxford Knee Score helped investigators identify patient satisfaction after total knee arthroplasty at 12 months and…
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TKA within 6 months of knee arthroscopy linked with more postoperative complications
By Monica Jaramillo Investigators of this study found higher rates of postoperative infection, stiffness and venous thromboembolism among patients who…
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OrthAlign, Inc. Receives Prestigious Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation Award
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., July 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via PRWEB – OrthAlign, Inc., a privately held medical device company,…
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Blood loss, hospital stay do not decrease with PRP use during TKA
By Monica Jaramillo Patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty with the use of platelet-rich plasma did not experience less blood…
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EOS imaging Announces CE Mark for kneeEOS, the first 3D Stereo-Radiographic Planning Software for Total Knee Arthroplasty
PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EOS imaging (Paris:EOSI) (Euronext, FR0011191766 – EOSI), the pioneer in 2D/3D orthopedic medical imaging and associated solutions, today announced…
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New Fixes for Worn Knees
Scientists test implanting an artificial meniscus or inducing the body to grow a new one By MELINDA BECK Scientists have…
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Sleep, Pain in Knee OA
Written By: Jennifer Garcia Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may help relieve insomnia and pain among patients with knee osteoarthritis…
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How to Prepare For Recovery Time For Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Fabio R. Orozco, M.D. How long has knee pain been affecting your life? Does the pain and stiffness of arthritis…
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Injection technique provides pain relief following knee replacement surgery
It’s estimated that more than half of adults in the United States diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will undergo knee replacement…
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The case of a total joint patient with a metal allergy
Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. • Fri, December 19th, 2014 After nine months of aching knees, shoulders, arms and legs, Diane…
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