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Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Epidural Anesthesia, Intra-articular Injection, and Local Infiltration Analgesia in Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
Hip arthroscopic surgery for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) often results in substantial postoperative pain, necessitating effective analgesic strategies. While epidural anesthesia (Epi), intra-articular injection (IA), and local infiltration analgesia (LIA) are commonly used, direct comparisons of their efficacy and safety in this population remain limited. This study aimed to retrospectively compare these three modalities with respect to postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and adverse events of Epi, IA, and LIA in patients undergoing hip arthroscopic surgery for FAIS.
Source: ScienceDirect
Robotic-arm-assisted versus conventional total knee replacement (RACER-Knee): a pragmatic, multicentre, participant-masked and assessor-masked, superiority, randomised controlled trial
Robotic systems are being increasingly used to assist with total knee replacement (TKR). Whether robotic systems improve outcomes after TKR is uncertain. We aimed to ascertain the clinical efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the Mako robotic-arm system compared with conventional instruments for TKR.
Source: The Lancet
Biologic Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Structured Narrative Review of Joint Preservation Strategies and Clinical Outcomes
As interest in joint preservation strategies has grown, biologic therapies have emerged as promising approaches capable of modulating the intra-articular environment and potentially delaying invasive interventions.
Source: Arthroplasty Today
Registry-based model predicts hip fracture risk better than current screening
A machine-learning tool built from Swedish national health registry data can predict hip fracture risk with high accuracy without an in-person assessment and identifies far more at-risk individuals than current clinical screening practices, according to a study published Aug. 27 in the journal PLOS Medicine by Kristian Axelsson and Mattias Lorentzon of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues.
Source: Medical Xpress
Causes of Knee Bone Spurs and What You Can Do
Bone spurs in the knee, also known as osteophytes, often develop due to arthritis and can cause pain and stiffness. Early treatment is important to prevent progression and maintain mobility.
Source: Verywell health