Computational modeling could improve knee implant alignment
A Texas A&M University doctoral student has collaborated with an innovative surgical navigation and robotics company on motion capture research that can potentially improve implant alignment during knee replacement surgeries.
Research identifies protein that protects healthy joints from osteoarthritis
A previously unstudied protein in the framework of osteoarthritis may be critical in the prevention of the disease, according to groundbreaking new research published in the journal Science Advances
Should cemented or cementless knee implants be used in patients who are obese?
There is emerging evidence that biological fixation with cementless implants may provide more durable long-term fixation. Recent studies published in the last 5 years demonstrate excellent results of cementless TKA in the obese patient population.
Preoperative opioid use associated with chronic opioid use after THA
Results published in the Journal of Arthroplasty showed preoperative opioid use was associated with chronic opioid use after total hip arthroplasty, while surgical approach did not affect long-term opioid use.
Women who consume more alcohol exhibit higher risk for OA-related hip replacement
Among women, those who drank more alcohol were more likely to undergo total hip replacement, in a dose-dependent manner, due to osteoarthritis.
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