Optimizing range of motion may prevent a stiff knee after TKA
When knee stiffness is confirmed, it can be treated with manipulation under anesthesia, which is successful 85% of the time.
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Similar results seen with Birmingham hip resurfacing vs THA in young patients
Results from this study indicated Birmingham hip resurfacing resulted in outcomes comparable to total hip arthroplasty among young patients.
Study: Many patients who already take opioids continue their use after joint replacement
According to results recently published in Pain, many patients who took opioids prior to total knee or total hip arthroplasty persisted to use opioids 6 months postoperatively and a smaller percentage of patients who were opioid-naïve preoperatively also remained on opioids at the follow-up
Overall rate of postoperative complications did not differ between same-day, inpatient TJRs
Patients who underwent either same-day or inpatient hip and knee arthroplasties had no significant differences in rates of overall postoperative complications or readmission, according to results.
Aspirin, Xarelto show no difference in preventing venous thromboembolism after TJA
Results published in The New England Journal of Medicine showed no significant difference between extended prophylaxis with aspirin and Xarelto in the prevention of symptomatic venous thromboembolism after total hip or knee arthroplasty
