The Journal of arthroplasty
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The primary aim of this study is to identify independent preoperative predictors of outcome and patient satisfaction for the second total knee arthroplasty (TKA). ⋯ Prognostic retrospective cohort study.
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The purpose of this study is to survey the current analgesia and anesthesia practices used by total joint arthroplasty surgeon members of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). ⋯ There is no consensus regarding the optimal multimodal anesthetic and analgesic regimen for total joint arthroplasty among surveyed board-certified arthroplasty surgeon members of AAHKS. Understanding current practice patterns in anesthesia, analgesia, and opioid prescribing may serve as a platform for future work aimed at establishing best clinical practices of maximizing effective postoperative pain control and minimizing the risks associated with prescribing opioids.
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Bilateral Simultaneous vs Staged Total Knee Arthroplasty: Minimal Difference in Perioperative Risks.
With the rising utilization of total joint arthroplasty, the role of simultaneous-bilateral surgery will have an expanding impact. The purpose of this study is to examine the risks of perioperative complications with this approach in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), to inform shared decision-making. ⋯ Therapeutic Level III.