KNEE TKA

Combining different rotational alignment axes with navigation may reduce the need for lateral retinacular release in total knee arthroplasty.

Int Orthop. 2012 May 16;

Authors: Cinotti G, Ripani FR, Sessa P, Giannicola G

Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of the study was to compare femoropatellar alignment and the incidence of lateral retinacular release (LRR) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in which the rota...

PMID: 22588689 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Minocycline-induced Black Bone Disease Encountered During Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Orthopedics. 2012 May 1;35(5):e737-9

Authors: Reed DN, Gregg FO, Corpe RS

Abstract
Finding discolored bone intraoperatively can be confusing and concerning to orthopedic surgeons. Multiple causes of pigmented bone exist, including ochronosis, metabolic bone ...

PMID: 22588418 [PubMed - in process]

Functional disabilities and issues of concern for asian patients before total ankle arthroplasty.

Orthopedics. 2012 May 1;35(5):e720-5

Authors: Lee KT, Choi JH, Lee YK, Young KW, Kim JB, Kim JS, Kim WJ, Kim JH, Lee JY

Abstract
Total ankle arthroplasty is a commonly performed invasive procedure that can be distressing to patients. Therefore, surgeons should consider patients' issues of greatest inter...

PMID: 22588415 [PubMed - in process]

Functional Outcomes in High-function-demand Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Orthopedics. 2012 May 1;35(5):e681-90

Authors: Lozano Calderón SA, Shen J, Doumato DF, Zelicof S

Abstract
Total knee arthroplasty is a safe last-resort treatment for osteoarthritis that has excellent results in low-function-demand elderly patients. Current implants offer the same ...

PMID: 22588410 [PubMed - in process]

Pain management after total knee arthroplasty using a multimodal approach.

Orthopedics. 2012 May 1;35(5):e660-4

Authors: Meftah M, Wong AC, Nawabi DH, Yun RJ, Ranawat AS, Ranawat CS

Abstract
Improvements in pain management techniques over the past decade have had a significant impact on the outcomes of total knee arthroplasty. Of these techniques, multimodal appro...

PMID: 22588407 [PubMed - in process]

Clinical Outcomes After Computer-assisted Versus Conventional Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Orthopedics. 2012 May 1;35(5):e647-53

Authors: Xie C, Liu K, Xiao L, Tang R

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of computer-assisted surgery can improve the clinical results in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared with convent...

PMID: 22588405 [PubMed - in process]

Wound complications in joint arthroplasty: comparing traditional and modern methods of skin closure.

Orthopedics. 2012 May 1;35(5):e641-6

Authors: Patel RM, Cayo M, Patel A, Albarillo M, Puri L

Abstract
Various methods of skin closure exist in joint replacement surgery. Although subcuticular skin closure techniques offer an aesthetic advantage over conventional skin stapling,...

PMID: 22588404 [PubMed - in process]

Fibrin tissue adhesive reduces postoperative blood loss in total knee arthroplasty.

J Orthop Traumatol. 2012 May 16;

Authors: Sabatini L, Trecci A, Imarisio D, Uslenghi MD, Bianco G, Scagnelli R

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion is often required in total knee replacement; various methods of blood preservation have been studied. The best solution is to reduce the loss of ...

PMID: 22588333 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Is the medial wall of the intercondylar notch useful for tibial rotational reference in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty?

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 Apr;470(4):1177-84

Authors: Kawahara S, Matsuda S, Okazaki K, Tashiro Y, Iwamoto Y

Abstract
BACKGROUND: It is difficult to implant components in the correct rotational position in the narrow operating field in a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Although no rotatio...

PMID: 22015998 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Drivers of surgery for the degenerative hip, knee, and spine: a systematic review.

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2012 Apr;470(4):1090-105

Authors: Bederman SS, Rosen CD, Bhatia NN, Kiester PD, Gupta R

Abstract
BACKGROUND: Surgical treatment for degenerative conditions of the hip, knee, and spine has an impact on overall healthcare spending. Surgical rates have increased dramatically...

PMID: 21818668 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]