Arthroplasty Archives

Immediate Postsurgical Pain Outcomes Mediate Transition to Persistent Pain

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

April 4, 2022

Outcomes of acute postsurgical pain management appear to mediate the process of transitioning to persistent, chronic pain.

General Rheumatology

Safety of Tranexamic Acid Studied for Hip/Knee Arthroplasty in High-Risk Patients

May 25, 2021

Tranexamic acid is not associated with an increased risk for complications in high-risk patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty.

Osteoporosis

Denosumab Studied for Prosthesis-Related Osteolysis

January 29, 2021

A single dose of denosumab results in a reduction in osteoclast numbers in patients with osteolysis undergoing total hip arthroplasty surgery.

General Rheumatology

Decrease in Rehospitalization With Remote Monitoring After Arthroplasty

January 22, 2021

A remote monitoring program does not affect the rate of discharge to home but does result in a reduction in rehospitalization in patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty.

Prevalence of arthritis increases with weight. Maintaining a healthy weight reduces the risk of developing arthritis and may decrease the disease’s progression. Loosing just 11 pounds can decrease the incidence of new knee osteoarthritis.

General Rheumatology

Losing About 20 lb Before THA Associated With Improved Outcomes

September 2, 2019

Losing at least 20 lb before total knee arthroplasty is associated with better outcomes among morbidly obese patients.

Osteoarthritis

Prediction Models Developed to Predict Risk for Total Hip, Knee Replacements

By

Sheila Jacobs

November 9, 2018

Researchers developed two models to estimate an individual’s risk for primary THR and TKR.

Osteoarthritis

Aspirin, Anticoagulants Similarly Prevent VTE After TKA

October 26, 2018

Among patients undergoing TKA, aspirin alone may provide protection against postoperative VTE that is similar to that of other anticoagulants.

Stepwise intervention reduces diabetes incidence

Osteoarthritis

Walking Each Day May Cut Risk for TKA Over 5 Years

October 25, 2018

For individuals with knee OA, replacing time not walking with walking at moderate-to-vigorous intensity is associated with reduced risk for TKA over 5 years.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Risk for Total Knee Arthroplasty Elevated in Ankylosing Spondylitis

By

Sheila Jacobs

August 30, 2018

The risk for primary total knee arthroplasty is elevated in young and middle-aged adults with ankylosing spondylitis.

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Pain Management

Pain Scores After Total Knee Arthroplasty May Predict Chronic Opioid Use

By

Brandon May

August 29, 2018

Acute postoperative pain scores were found to be associated with chronic opioid use after total knee arthroplasty in patients taking opioid medications prior to intervention.