Large-scale evidence shows perioperative dexamethasone reduces infection risk and shortens hospital stay in patients with diabetes undergoing joint arthroplasty, though hyperglycemia remains a concern.
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Researchers evaluated the effectiveness of four large language models to determine which tool provided the most accurate, relevant, and consistent postoperative care instructions for patients who underwent...
In a study examining postoperative outcomes 1 year after total knee arthroplasty, researchers explored how changes in pain and function relate to patient satisfaction—and which clinical factors may help...
A national database analysis found that outpatient total knee arthroplasty (oTKA) is associated with significantly fewer 30-day complications compared to inpatient procedures, a trend that held steady...
Intravenous (IV) dexamethasone may significantly reduce pain scores following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), but questions remain about the ideal dose and timing. To fill this gap, researchers conducted a...
A retrospective analysis reveals that stopping semaglutide at least 14 days before total joint arthroplasty significantly reduces anesthesia-related complications. This study was presented at the American...
Patients who used statins for at least 4 weeks prior to total hip arthroplasty experienced significantly lower rates of venous thromboembolism within 90 days postoperatively. No significant differences were...
In a recent study, most patients who played racket sports prior to joint arthroplasty were able to return to play—often within 6 months—at their previous skill level and frequency. Return to sport was...
A retrospective cohort study found that patients on GLP-1 agonists had a lower risk of periprosthetic joint infection but a higher risk of periprosthetic fractures following total knee arthroplasty.
In this randomized controlled trial, extending adductor canal block duration with a continuous catheter did not reduce opioid use after total knee arthroplasty compared with a single-shot block with...
