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Arthroplasty is a orthopaedic surgery procedure, in which the arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with something better or by remodeling or realigning the joint by osteotomy or some other procedure. Previously, a popular form of arthroplasty was interpositional arthroplasty with interposition of some other tissue like skin, muscle or tendon to keep inflammatory surfaces apart or excisional arthroplasty in which the joint surface and bone was removed leaving scar tissue to fill in the gap. Other forms of arthroplasty include resection(al) arthroplasty, resurfacing arthroplasty, mold arthroplasty, cup arthroplasty, silicone replacement arthroplasty, etc. Osteotomy to restore or modify joint congruity is also an arthroplasty.

New evidence does not support use of invasive procedures for patients with chronic pain

An extensive review of 25 randomized clinical trials found "little evidence" that invasive surgery was more effective than sham or placebo procedures in reducing chronic pain. The study was published in the journal Pain Medicine.

12 Sep 2018

Total ankle arthroplasty boosts patients' range of motion and improves quality of life

Surgical reconstruction is a life changer for people with end-stage ankle arthritis, a painful condition that limits patients' abilities to go up and down stairs, get out of a car and even walk.

6 Sep 2018

Peptilogics held pre-IND meeting with FDA to develop PLG0206 for treating prosthetic joint infections

Peptilogics, a development stage company utilizing its innovative peptide platform to treat multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, today announced it recently held a pre-Investigational New Drug (pre-IND) meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss the regulatory pathway for the development of PLG0206 for the treatment of prosthetic joint infections.

25 Aug 2018

FundamentalVR launches first-of-its-kind SaaS software platform for surgical simulation

FundamentalVR, pioneers of immersive training technology for the medical community, today launched Fundamental Surgery, a first-of-its-kind SaaS software platform that combines virtual reality with cutting-edge haptics (the sense of touch) to create a low-cost and scalable flight simulator experience for trainee and qualified surgeons.

15 Aug 2018

Study: Hip implants made of cross-linked polyethylene lower risk of revision surgery

A long-term follow-up study from Australia confirms that hip implants with components made of cross-linked polyethylene substantially lower the risk of revision surgery after total hip replacement, reports a study in the August 1, 2018 issue of The  Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

2 Aug 2018

Prolonged preoperative opioid use linked to adverse outcomes after total knee and hip arthroplasty

Patients who take prescription opioids for more than 60 days before total knee or hip replacement surgery are at significantly higher risk of being readmitted to the hospital and of undergoing repeat joint-replacement surgery, compared to patients with no preoperative opioid use, reports a study in the July 18 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

19 Jul 2018

HSS study aims to find if bariatric surgery prior to knee replacement can improve outcomes

Could weight loss surgery before knee replacement improve outcomes or even eliminate the need for joint replacement in severely overweight patients? A study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery aims to answer that question.

18 May 2018

DePuy Synthes' ATTUNE Knee System may improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital stays

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, today announced clinical findings outlining the potential benefits patients may experience when undergoing knee replacement with the ATTUNE Knee System.

11 May 2018

Mepivacaine is found to be an effective spinal anesthetic for knee replacement surgery

A numbing medicine largely abandoned decades ago for pain control during surgery could be making a comeback as an effective spinal anesthetic for today's modern-day knee replacement.

9 May 2018

DePuy Synthes announces clinical results related to use of CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems

DePuy Synthes, part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, announced today clinical results associated with the use of its CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems.

From DePuy Synthes 20 Apr 2018

Research finds correlation between perioperative air travel and high risk of venous thromboembolism

New research presented at the 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons found a correlation between flying following hip or knee arthroplasty and an increased risk of venous thromboembolism.

6 Mar 2018

Neurocognitive deficits worsen outcomes for joint replacement surgery, finds study

Patients with undiagnosed neurocognitive deficits are more likely to undergo joint replacement surgeries and suffer worse outcomes, finds study.

6 Mar 2018

Novel tool helps identify risk for implant dislocation after hip replacement

A novel risk assessment tool helps identify which patients undergoing total hip replacement may be at higher risk for an implant dislocation after surgery, according to a new study from researchers at NYU Langone Health and described in the Best Poster in the Adult Reconstruction Hip at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2018 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

6 Mar 2018

Hip replacement surgery associated with increased life expectancy, study reports

Hip replacement surgery not only improves quality of life but is also associated with increased life expectancy, compared to people of similar age and sex, reports a study in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, a publication of The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons.

28 Feb 2018

Research focuses on how advanced motion analysis can lead to improvements for hip surgery patients

People who have undergone hip surgery with total hip arthroplasty often experience no difficulty in walking - but for some, mobility actually is impaired long after surgery. Research under way at Sahlgrenska Academy is focusing on how advanced motion analysis can lead to improvements for patients.

24 Jan 2018

Next generation genomic sequencing can help detect pathogens after joint replacement

Joint replacement surgery carries the risk of developing an infection in the replaced joint, which can lead to a so-called revision or re-do of the joint replacement.

19 Jan 2018

Outpatient total knee replacement surgery linked to higher rates of complications

Some complications are more common when total knee replacement surgery is done as an outpatient or same-day procedure, reports a study in the December 6, 2017 issue of The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in partnership with Wolters Kluwer.

14 Dec 2017

Study: Racial and socioeconomic factors play role in hip replacement outcomes

A combination of race and socioeconomic factors play a role in hip replacement outcomes, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery.

6 Nov 2017

Newly developed tool to analyze synovial tissue may lead to better rheumatoid arthritis therapies

A newly developed tool to analyze the cellular and molecular profiles of synovial tissue and peripheral blood may help unlock clues about rheumatoid arthritis and lead to better therapies, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

Multiple methods found to minimize pain caused by surgery and reduce use of opioids

Studies suggest that using more than one type of pain medicine to target different pain pathways has been shown to decrease pain while reducing side effects of knee replacement surgery.

28 Oct 2017

Arthroplasty News and Research

New evidence does not support use of invasive procedures for patients with chronic pain

Total ankle arthroplasty boosts patients' range of motion and improves quality of life

Peptilogics held pre-IND meeting with FDA to develop PLG0206 for treating prosthetic joint infections

FundamentalVR launches first-of-its-kind SaaS software platform for surgical simulation

Study: Hip implants made of cross-linked polyethylene lower risk of revision surgery

Prolonged preoperative opioid use linked to adverse outcomes after total knee and hip arthroplasty

HSS study aims to find if bariatric surgery prior to knee replacement can improve outcomes

DePuy Synthes' ATTUNE Knee System may improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital stays

Mepivacaine is found to be an effective spinal anesthetic for knee replacement surgery

DePuy Synthes announces clinical results related to use of CORAIL Hip System Femoral Stems

Research finds correlation between perioperative air travel and high risk of venous thromboembolism

Neurocognitive deficits worsen outcomes for joint replacement surgery, finds study

Novel tool helps identify risk for implant dislocation after hip replacement

Hip replacement surgery associated with increased life expectancy, study reports

Research focuses on how advanced motion analysis can lead to improvements for hip surgery patients

Next generation genomic sequencing can help detect pathogens after joint replacement

Outpatient total knee replacement surgery linked to higher rates of complications

Study: Racial and socioeconomic factors play role in hip replacement outcomes

Newly developed tool to analyze synovial tissue may lead to better rheumatoid arthritis therapies

Multiple methods found to minimize pain caused by surgery and reduce use of opioids

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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