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Built to Last: Why joint replacement is better and more popular than ever
The previous norm for a replacement joint’s longevity was 10 to 15 years. Now an implant is expected to last for the rest of most recipients’ lives, which explains why the number of people having a hip or knee replaced has surged — younger and older, suffering from a wide range of disability. That growth is expected to accelerate as the next decade dawns.
Source: Stanford Medicine Magazine
Implant, Patient Survival Do Not Differ for Robotic and Conventional Total Joint Replacement
Robotic surgery does not improve outcomes in total hip or knee replacement when compared with conventional surgery, according to two studies published online Sept. 30 in The BMJ.
Source: HealthDay
Kinematic Alignment Produces Improved Flexion and Forgotten Joint Scores Compared to Mechanical Alignment in Primary Medial-Pivot Knee Arthroplasty
Debates continue over which surgical approach yields better outcomes in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA): kinematic alignment or mechanical alignment. A prospective, multicenter study was conducted comparing these strategies in patients with “ball-in-socket” medial-pivot implants. We hypothesized that kinematic alignment would yield superior outcomes.
Source: The Journal of Knee Surgery
Biologic Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Structured Narrative Review of Joint Preservation Strategies and Clinical Outcomes
As interest in joint preservation strategies has grown, biologic therapies have emerged as promising approaches capable of modulating the intra-articular environment and potentially delaying invasive interventions.
Source: Arthroplasty Today
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
