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Outcomes of total knee arthroplasty in people with diabetes: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Source: Science Direct
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people with diabetes is associated with increased risks of postoperative complications. This review evaluates how diabetes influences complication rates and overall outcomes following TKA.
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Source: Medical Xpress
Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an incurable disease in which the cartilage cushion inside a joint breaks down.
Direct anterior approach versus posterior approach in total hip arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Source: Journal of Orthopaedics
The optimal surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is still debated. Recently, a growing surgical trend toward the utilization of minimally invasive techniques, such as the direct anterior approach (DAA), has emerged in the THA area. However, there are ongoing concerns regarding its technical complexity and perioperative outcomes relative to the posterior approach (PA). Therefore, we aim to compare DAA and PA regarding perioperative, functional, and safety outcomes.
Robotics Help Improve Precision, Personalization of Knee Replacement Surgery
Source: ACS
Using planning software and real-time imaging, this technology helps surgeons navigate an individual’s specific anatomy, including the tension in the various knee ligaments and other tissues around the knee, with reproducible precision in order to place the new implants in an optimal position with accurate soft tissue balance.
