Semaglutide improves knee replacements for patients with diabetes
For those with type 2 diabetes who have knee osteoarthritis, getting a knee replacement can be difficult because they are more likely to have surgical complications.
Jan 6, 2026
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Surgical Procedures, Operative: News and Research on Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
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Avoidable cancellation of knee replacement operations costs NHS millions, increases waiting times, study shows
Thousands of NHS knee replacement operations are canceled at short notice every year, many for avoidable reasons, according to a new study. This costs the NHS millions of pounds and increases waiting times for patients, many ...
Dec 1, 2025
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Both total and partial knee replacements deliver lasting benefits at 10 years, clinical trial finds
New research from a randomized clinical trial provides the strongest long-term evidence yet comparing partial (PKR) and total (TKR) knee replacements for patients with osteoarthritis. Published in The Lancet Rheumatology, ...
Nov 19, 2025
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AI-supported telehealth transforms hip surgery recovery
Hip replacement surgery is one of Australia's most common orthopedic procedures, with demand rising as the population ages.
Nov 10, 2025
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AI digital twins help patients make smarter decisions about knee surgery, study finds
An AI-powered tool helped patients make more confident, personalized decisions about knee replacement surgery—and led to better outcomes months later—according to a new study from researchers at Dell Medical School at ...
Oct 30, 2025
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How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
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 ...
Aug 12, 2025
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A new era for knee replacements and other joint surgeries
Not so long ago, undergoing a total hip or knee replacement and recovery was a grueling and often painful ordeal. While these are still major surgeries, new techniques and technologies are redefining them—and improving ...
Jul 3, 2025
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AI successfully identifies risk factors linked to more severe pain after knee replacement
A study using artificial intelligence to classify patient pain archetypes and identify risk for severe pain after knee replacement has earned a Best of Meeting award at the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Regional ...
May 2, 2025
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Repurposed diabetes drug can reduce pain for those with knee arthritis and overweight or obesity, clinical trial shows
A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements, Monash University-led research has found.
Apr 25, 2025
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Knee replacement recovery time: Expert explains what you need to know
Wondering what recovery is really like after knee replacement surgery?
Apr 7, 2025
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