Knee
RCT | Comparison of functional recovery between unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty
26 Jan, 2023 | 11:58h | UTCComparison of Functional Recovery Between Unicompartmental and Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial – The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Functional outcome measures show faster recovery with ‘partial’ versus total knee arthroplasty – Wolters Kluwer
Commentary: Partial Knee Arthroplasty Shortens Recovery Time in Patients With Medial Knee OA – Consultant 360
RCT | Low-dose exercise provides similar benefits as high-dose exercise in patients with knee osteoarthritis
24 Jan, 2023 | 14:26h | UTCHigh- Versus Low-Dose Exercise Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Low- vs High-Dose Exercise Programs Yielded Similar Benefits in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis – HCP Live
Multiligamentous knee injuries: acute management, associated injuries, and anticipated return to activity
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:13h | UTCMultiligamentous Knee Injuries: Acute Management, Associated Injuries, and Anticipated Return to Activity – Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (free for a limited period)
Key elements of enhanced recovery after total joint arthroplasty: a reanalysis of the ERAS guidelines
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:49h | UTCRelated:
Enhanced recovery pathways in orthopedic surgery – Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology
Guideline | Diagnosis and treatment of lateral meniscal lesions
18 Jan, 2023 | 14:23h | UTC
RCT | Does choice of patellar implant in total knee arthroplasty matter?
18 Jan, 2023 | 14:06h | UTCDoes Choice of Patellar Implant in Total Knee Arthroplasty Matter? A Randomized Comparative Trial of 3 Commonly Used Designs – The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: To resurface the patellar: Onlay, Inlay or Onlay Oval? – Orthopedics This Week
RCT | Effect of diet and exercise on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:36h | UTCEffect of Diet and Exercise on Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
RCT | Thromboprophylaxis with unilateral pneumatic device vs. enoxaparin after knee arthroplasty.
13 Dec, 2022 | 14:12h | UTC
M-A | Hip abductor strengthening in patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis.
13 Dec, 2022 | 14:11h | UTC
M-A | Risk factors for knee osteoarthritis after traumatic knee injury.
29 Nov, 2022 | 14:02h | UTCCommentary: Risk factors for osteoarthritis after a knee injury – BJSM Blog
Commentary on Twitter
What can we do to reduce the risk of osteoarthritis after a knee injury?
Check out our evidence informed@recomemdations??
?open accesshttps://t.co/qkvrDWHJPC pic.twitter.com/jqbGZM4Z6Q
— OPTIKNEE (@OPTIKNEE) November 24, 2022
SR | Strategies to prevent and manage running-related knee injuries.
25 Nov, 2022 | 12:37h | UTCStrategies to prevent and manage running-related knee injuries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials – British Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
How can we prevent and manage running-related knee injuries? – BJSM Blog
Commentary from the author on Twitter
?️Infographic summarising the findings of our recently published Systematic Review in @BJSM_BMJ .
Abstract and full text found here…?https://t.co/vKALOWkbc6 pic.twitter.com/XfOWsySqt0
— James Alexander (@JamesA_15) October 16, 2022
RT | Routine early arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is not superior to physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears.
25 Nov, 2022 | 12:38h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
⚠️ Traumatic meniscal tears ?
✨Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy vs physical therapy✨
Which management is more optimal for improving symptoms, knee function and ability to participate in sports ⁉️?
NEW #OpenAccess Original Research ?
➡️ https://t.co/Z0FSuRboj7 pic.twitter.com/aBgjcxfCav
— British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (@BJSM_BMJ) June 15, 2022
M-A | Optimal timing of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in patients with anterior cruciate ligament tear.
23 Nov, 2022 | 13:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This systematic review and meta-analysis suggests that early ACL repair has no overall superiority over elective delayed ACL repair, regardless of the follow-up duration. https://t.co/NEKwLzm6cl #OAResearch
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 17, 2022
SR | Adjunctive therapies in addition to land‐based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.
23 Nov, 2022 | 13:40h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
New Cochrane Review ??
? "Compared with land-based exercise therapy, additional therapies plus exercise therapy, may not be more effective in improving pain, physical function, quality of life or joint changes."https://t.co/AU2LuyTwg8 pic.twitter.com/k2HYBMpJXp
— Physio Meets Science (@PhysioMeScience) October 17, 2022
Systematic Review | Antidepressants for hip and knee osteoarthritis.
24 Oct, 2022 | 14:04h | UTCAntidepressants for hip and knee osteoarthritis – Cochrane Library
RCT | A postoperative multimodal opioid-sparing protocol can reduce opioid consumption after knee or shoulder arthroscopy.
5 Oct, 2022 | 13:57h | UTCEffect of a Postoperative Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Protocol vs Standard Opioid Prescribing on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Knee or Shoulder Arthroscopy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
News Release: Orthopedic surgery patients do fine without opioid painkillers – McMaster University
See also: Visual Abstract
Video Editor’s Note: Effect of an Opioid-Sparing Protocol vs Standard Prescribing on Opioid Consumption After Knee or Shoulder Arthroscopy
M-A | Primary surgery vs. primary rehabilitation for treating anterior cruciate ligament injuries.
6 Sep, 2022 | 14:35h | UTCNews Release: Anterior cruciate ligament tear: Is an operation always necessary? – Judith Merkelt-Jedamzik, Hochschule für Gesundheit
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Commentary on Twitter
#NEW research: Surgery vs rehab for ACL injury ⚡️
What is the effectiveness of primary rehabilitation with optional surgical reconstruction compared to early surgical reconstruction for ACL rupture?
The findings are IN ?
READ HERE ➡️ https://t.co/EWkeMnHP3s pic.twitter.com/Y9qf07mT4l
— British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (@BJSM_BMJ) August 30, 2022
Systematic Review | Interventions for preventing venous thromboembolism in adults undergoing knee arthroscopy.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:10h | UTC
RCT | Enoxaparin (40 mg/d) is superior to aspirin (100 mg/d) for the prevention of thromboembolism in patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty.
25 Aug, 2022 | 12:12h | UTCEffect of Aspirin vs Enoxaparin on Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: The CRISTAL Randomized Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Thromboprophylaxis After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
In patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, aspirin compared with enoxaparin resulted in a significantly higher rate of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE), including below-knee VTE. #Research https://t.co/CdlbAgBttJ
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 23, 2022
Systematic Review | There is insufficient evidence to recommend running shoes for preventing lower limb running injuries in adults.
23 Aug, 2022 | 13:00h | UTCRunning shoes for preventing lower limb running injuries in adults – Cochrane Library
Summary: Running shoes for preventing lower-limb running injuries in adults – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
?Running shoes have been proposed as one means of reducing injury risk….but are they effective? @CochraneBJMT authors looked at 12 trials that lasted 6-26 wks with 11,240 people. https://t.co/09bt9SzEkh pic.twitter.com/qi5qk7W1I1
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) August 22, 2022
RCT | Small trial suggests intraosseous morphine may decrease postoperative pain and pain medication use after total knee arthroplasty.
15 Aug, 2022 | 12:03h | UTCNews Release: A new way to control pain after knee replacement surgery – Houston Methodist
Retrospective cohort study | In patients with recurrent prosthetic joint infection after attempted surgical eradication, chronic antibiotic suppression may be a reasonable strategy in patients who lack or refuse further surgical treatment options.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:17h | UTCPredictors of Success with Chronic Antibiotic Suppression for Prosthetic Joint Infections – The Journal of Arthroplasty (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Chronic antibiotic suppression may successfully treat periprosthetic joint infections – Healio (free registration required)
Systematic Review | Evaluating the diagnostic pathway for acute anterior cruciate ligament injuries in trauma centers.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:40h | UTC
A guide to regional analgesia for total knee arthroplasty.
20 Jul, 2022 | 12:13h | UTCA guide to regional analgesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty – Efort Open Reviews
Retrospective Cohort Study | The impact of frailty on short-term mortality following primary total hip and knee arthroplasty due to osteoarthritis.
20 Jul, 2022 | 11:50h | UTC