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Common traits keep many patients with knee cartilage issues from participating in clinical trials

Some of the most common traits among patients with cartilage issues in the knee are excluding them from participating in clinical trials because the trial outcomes might not yield the optimum results for new methods of cartilage regeneration, according to a Penn Medicine study published in Regenerative Medicine.

16 Jun 2019

HSS researchers provide better understanding of the cellular mechanisms driving rheumatoid arthritis

Newly identified subsets of cell types present in joint tissue in people with rheumatoid arthritis and how they interact may explain why only some people respond to existing medications, according to two studies by co-senior author Laura Donlin, PhD, Co-Director of the Derfner Foundation Precision Medicine Laboratory at Hospital for Special Surgery and collaborating colleagues.

10 May 2019

Low-income patients at increased risk of catastrophic amputation after knee joint replacement

Above-knee amputation is a rare but severe complication of deep infection after knee replacement surgery.

30 Apr 2019

Researchers identify risk factors for severe infection after knee replacement

In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the Musculoskeletal Research Unit at the University of Bristol have identified the most important risk factors for developing severe infection after knee replacement.

17 Apr 2019

Surgery to remove degenerated discs in the neck can be performed safely in outpatient setting

Surgery to remove multiple herniated or degenerated discs in the neck, a procedure known as anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, can be safely performed in an outpatient setting in select patients, according to a study at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

15 Mar 2019

No increased risk of complications for ambulatory total joint replacements

The typical length of stay in hospital after hip replacement and knee replacement procedures has decreased over the last decade from about four days to under two days.

15 Mar 2019

Study: Low-risk hip replacement patients can skip standard hip precautions

Low-risk patients undergoing a total hip replacement with a posterior approach can skip the standard hip precautions currently recommended for post-surgical recovery, according to a new study conducted at Hospital for Special Surgery, in New York City.

13 Mar 2019

CT scan of the lumbar spine prior to surgery reveals undiagnosed osteoporosis in many patients

For patients contemplating spinal fusion surgery to alleviate pain, bone health is an important consideration. If a patient is found to have low bone density prior to surgery, it could affect the treatment plan before, during and after the procedure.

13 Mar 2019

New findings about efficient use of resources after orthopedic surgeries

Patients who live close to the hospital at which they have undergone total hip or total knee replacement are much more likely to visit the emergency room for follow-up care of pain, inflammation and other complaints than those who live farther away, according to a new study by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City and The Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans.

13 Mar 2019

6 out of 10 hip replacements last 25 years or longer, according to a new study

A large study on total hip replacement (THR) has shown that six out of ten of these prosthetic devices continue to function well after 25 years.

15 Feb 2019

New study reveals high success rate for hip and knee replacements

After reviewing thousands of case studies going back 25 years across six countries, generalizable survival data is now available for the first time to estimate how long hip and knee replacements are likely to last.

14 Feb 2019

New smart knee implants could monitor changes in activity as they happen

Smart knee implants may soon be a reality thanks to research conducted by a team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.

30 Jan 2019

Nerve transfer surgery restores arm movement in children with acute flaccid myelitis

An innovative and complex surgery involving nerve transfers is restoring hope and transforming lives torn apart by a mysterious and devastating illness. Acute flaccid myelitis, also known as AFM, strikes without warning, shows no mercy and frequently results in paralysis.

15 Jan 2019

First surgery in the U.S. to implant device for knee osteoarthritis

Surgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are the first in the U.S. to implant a new device designed to relieve knee pain and help people with osteoarthritis prevent or delay knee replacements.

3 Jan 2019

Sales reps may be wearing out their welcome in the operating room

In the operating room, surgical masks and matching scrubs can make it hard to tell who’s who — at least for outsiders.

30 Nov 2018

Newer technology with modular dual mobility components lowers risk of dislocation

Hip replacement surgery is highly successful in relieving pain, restoring mobility and improving quality of life. More than 330,000 procedures are performed each year in the United States, and that number is expected to almost double by the year 2030.

8 Nov 2018

FDA approves Medacta’s two new kinematic alignment options for knee replacement surgery

Medacta International, the privately held, family-owned global leader in the design of innovative joint replacement and spinal surgery products, today announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the GMK® Sphere - Kinematic Alignment instrumentation and surgical technique for total knee replacement.

1 Nov 2018

In-home physical therapy care for knee replacement patients leads to better recovery

A team of physical therapy researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine have conducted one of the first full-scale studies to assess the effectiveness of in-home physical therapy care for patients who have had knee replacement surgery.

24 Oct 2018

Volunteering for peer counseling programs benefits people with lupus

Conventional wisdom has it that volunteering is good for you, and a study at Hospital for Special Surgery shows that to be true for people with lupus volunteering in a peer support and education program.

23 Oct 2018

Aspirin may be effective in preventing blood clots after knee replacement

When it comes to preventing blood clots after a knee replacement, good old aspirin may be just as effective as newer, more expensive drugs.

22 Oct 2018

Knee Replacement News and Research

Common traits keep many patients with knee cartilage issues from participating in clinical trials

HSS researchers provide better understanding of the cellular mechanisms driving rheumatoid arthritis

Low-income patients at increased risk of catastrophic amputation after knee joint replacement

Researchers identify risk factors for severe infection after knee replacement

Surgery to remove degenerated discs in the neck can be performed safely in outpatient setting

No increased risk of complications for ambulatory total joint replacements

Study: Low-risk hip replacement patients can skip standard hip precautions

CT scan of the lumbar spine prior to surgery reveals undiagnosed osteoporosis in many patients

New findings about efficient use of resources after orthopedic surgeries

6 out of 10 hip replacements last 25 years or longer, according to a new study

New study reveals high success rate for hip and knee replacements

New smart knee implants could monitor changes in activity as they happen

Nerve transfer surgery restores arm movement in children with acute flaccid myelitis

First surgery in the U.S. to implant device for knee osteoarthritis

Sales reps may be wearing out their welcome in the operating room

Newer technology with modular dual mobility components lowers risk of dislocation

FDA approves Medacta’s two new kinematic alignment options for knee replacement surgery

In-home physical therapy care for knee replacement patients leads to better recovery

Volunteering for peer counseling programs benefits people with lupus

Aspirin may be effective in preventing blood clots after knee replacement

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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