Surgery
Why most knee injuries don't need surgery to heal
Two decades ago, orthopedic surgeons began taking notice of a particular oddity in patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery.
Jun 5, 2020
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News tagged with knee surgery
Surgery
A new hip or knee can do a marriage good, study finds
(HealthDay)—After people have a hip or knee replacement surgery, doctors expect these patients will get relief from joint pain, get around easier and once again enjoy the activities they love.
May 27, 2020
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Surgery
For knee injuries, surgery may not be the best option
Knee reconstructions may lead to more problems later in life than non-surgical rehabilitation, researchers have found.
May 21, 2020
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Surgery
The coronavirus ban on elective surgeries might show us many people can avoid going under the knife
As part of the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, all elective surgeries across Australia have been temporarily canceled.
Apr 8, 2020
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Surgery
Knee replacement timing is all wrong for most patients
The timing of knee replacement surgery is critical to optimize its benefit. But 90% of patients with knee osteoarthritis who would potentially benefit from knee replacement are waiting too long to have it and getting less ...
Jan 13, 2020
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Surgery
Decision aids may not reduce odds of hip, knee arthroplasty
(HealthDay)—Use of decision aids developed for shared decision-making does not appear to reduce the odds of hip and knee arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the January issue ...
Jan 7, 2020
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Surgery
Study: 'Pre-habilitation' by peer coaches before knee replacement may improve outcomes
Rehabilitation after knee replacement is an essential part of the recovery process. But what's the best way to prepare patients before the procedure? Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City launched ...
Nov 13, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Burden of knee osteoarthritis costs predicted to almost double to $370 million
Public health measures to reduce obesity rates would help slow the rising burden of costs associated with knee osteoarthritis, projected to almost double to $370 million by 2038.
Oct 4, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Q&A: Pain after knee replacement surgery
Dear Mayo Clinic: It has been months since I had knee replacement surgery, but my knee is still hurting. Can anything be done at this point, or does the surgery just not eliminate pain in some patients?
Sep 5, 2019
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Surgery
Lateral extra-articular tenodesis reduces hamstring autograft
The addition of lateral extra-articular tenodesis to a hamstring autograft in knee surgery in young active patients significantly reduces graft failure and persistent anterolateral rotatory laxity at two years post operatively. ...
Jul 12, 2019
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