Healio highlights the most-read research, topics and news in total knee arthroplasty in 2024.
Vitamin D deficiency associated with poorer functional outcomes, longer stays after TKA
Vitamin D deficiency was associated with poor clinical and functional outcomes after TKA. However, vitamin D supplementation may improve outcomes in patients who are deficient. Read more.
Low-dose aspirin may be safe, effective for prevention of venous thromboembolism after TKA
Results from a large cohort study showed low-dose aspirin may be a safe and effective prophylaxis for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following TKA. Read more.
GLP-1 receptor agonists may benefit patients without diabetes after TKA
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may reduce complications after TKA in patients with obesity but who are not diabetic. Read more.
All-polyethylene TKA components may decrease risk of revision vs. metal-backed components
All-polyethylene tibial components for TKA were linked with decreased risks of all-cause revision and revision for infection compared with metal-backed components. Read more.
Robotic-assisted TKA may be linked with reduced readmissions, similar costs vs. manual TKA
Robotic-assisted TKA was associated with lower readmissions and similar costs compared with manual surgery, as total 90-day cost was $15,357 for robotic-assisted vs. $14,944 for manual surgery. This article features a perspective from Peter A. Gold, MD. Read more.
Patient-reported anxiety, depression associated with dissatisfaction after TKA
Despite having improvements in pain and function, patients with self-reported anxiety or depression were more likely to be dissatisfied after TKA vs. patients without anxiety or depression. Read more.
Oral bone mineral density-reducing medications may increase risk of revision TKA
Patients who take bone mineral density-reducing medications, such as antipsychotics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, glucocorticoids and proton pump inhibitors, may be at increased risk for revision TKA. Read more.
Tourniquet use may impact antibiotic tissue concentration during TKA
Use of a tourniquet may reduce local tissue concentrations of cefazolin, which could increase the risk of periprosthetic joint infection for patients undergoing TKA. This article features a perspective from Jose A. Rodriquez, MD. Read more.