Aims: Distal femoral osteotomies (DFOs) are commonly used for the correction of valgus deformities and lateral compartment osteoarthritis. However, the impact of a DFO on subsequent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) function remains a subject of debate ...
Sean C. Clark +5 more
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Aspirin May Be Adequate for Venous Thromboembolic Event Prophylaxis after Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty [PDF]
Introduction: The optimal prophylaxis for prevention of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains unknown.(1) Current studies focus on primary arthroplasty and there are little to no ...
Deirmengian, MD, Greg K. +4 more
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Different incidences of knee arthroplasty in the Nordic countries. [PDF]
To access publisher's full text version of this article, please click on the hyperlink in Additional Links field or click on the hyperlink at the top of the page marked FilesBackground and purpose - The annual number of total knee arthroplasties (TKAs ...
Eskelinen, Antti, +11 more
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Valutazione cinematica intraoperatoria con utilizzo del navigatore e postoperatoria con rsa dinamica nelle protesi totali di ginocchio [PDF]
Restoring a correct implant kinematics and providing a good ligament balance and patellar tracking is mandatory to improve clinical and functional outcome after a Total Knee Replacement.
Bruni, Danilo <1978>
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Flexion contracture due to cyclops lesion after bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty
Flexion contracture may develop after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and is usually associated with soft tissue contracture in the posterior compartment or hamstrings.
Benjamin A. Winston, MD +2 more
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Prehabilitation Before Total Knee Arthroplasty Increases Strength and Function in Older Adults With Severe Osteoarthritis [PDF]
Preparing for the stress of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery by exercise training (prehabilitation) may improve strength and function before surgery and, if effective, has the potential to contribute to postoperative recovery.
Bibeau, Wendy +6 more
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Second Generation Patient Specific Total Knees Demonstrate a Higher Manipulation Rate Compared with “Off-the-shelf” Implants [PDF]
Introduction. Patient specific total knee arthroplasty (TKA) theoreticallyprovides a more accurate fit to the native knee but mayhave difficulty achieving full range of motion (ROM) post-operatively.Post-operative ROM data were compared between ...
Bhargava, Tarum +2 more
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Postoperative delirium after major orthopedic surgery. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Postoperative delirium (POD) is one of the most common complications in older adult patients undergoing elective surgery. Few studies have compared, within the same institution, the type of surgery, risk factors and type of anesthesia and ...
Magid, Steven K. +3 more
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Clinical predictors of elective total joint replacement in persons with end-stage knee osteoarthritis [PDF]
Background Arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has become the gold standard to manage the pain and disability associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Joseph A Zeni +49 more
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The utility of bicruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty
Background: We describe the features of modern and historical bicruciate-retaining (BCR) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) implants compared with other TKA implant designs, reviewing kinematics, proprioception, operative technique, and clinical results ...
Feroz A. Osmani, BS +3 more
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