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Using Aminocaproic Acid to Reduce Blood Loss After Primary Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Extensive blood loss after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is common, and affected patients often require blood transfusions.
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Postop delirium linked to greater long-term cognitive decline
Clinical Review
Prevention of Periprosthetic Joint Infections of the Hip and Knee
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a rare but devastating complication of arthroplasty. Research has been dedicated to minimizing the...
Original Research
Efficacy of Unloader Bracing in Reducing Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis
Braces designed to unload the more diseased compartment of the knee have been used to provide symptomatic relief from osteoarthritis (OA).
Clinical Review
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions has become more prevalent in recent years. Current...
Clinical Review
Stem Cells in Orthopedics: A Comprehensive Guide for the General Orthopedist
The use of biologic adjuvants in the treatment of operative and nonoperative orthopedic injuries continues to expand in concert with our...
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AAOS Introduces New Apps for Patient Education
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Jury still out on mortality benefits of knee replacement in OA
People with osteoarthritis who go on to have a knee replacement do not appear to have an increased risk of all-cause mortality, but the jury is...
Original Research
Choosing a Graft for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Surgeon Influence Reigns Supreme
Selection of a graft type is an important decision for patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for a ligamentous injury.
Original Research
A Retrospective Analysis of Hemostatic Techniques in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Traditional Electrocautery, Bipolar Sealer, and Argon Beam Coagulation
In this retrospective cohort study of 280 primary total knee arthroplasties, clinical outcomes relevant to hemostasis were compared by...
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Use of an Anti-Gravity Treadmill for Early Postoperative Rehabilitation After Total Knee Replacement: A Pilot Study to Determine Safety and Feasibility
The objective was to determine the safety, feasibility, and effects of anti-gravity gait training on functional outcomes (Knee Injury and...