Knee Surgeons Using High-Viscosity Bone Cement, Despite Failure Concerns: Study
Despite signs that it may not be as reliable, surgeons are increasingly using high viscosity bone cement for knee replacement surgery, researchers warn.…
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Despite signs that it may not be as reliable, surgeons are increasingly using high viscosity bone cement for knee replacement surgery, researchers warn.…
A lawsuit blames DePuy’s SmartSet bone cement for knee implant failure resulting from tibial base plate loosening.…
A case report indicates that knee implant revision surgery and the use of antibiotic spacers could place patients at risk of acute kidney injury and kidney failure.…
A new study finds that computer navigation is better than patient-specific instrumentation to properly align new knee replacement implants.…
A new study raises questions about the effectiveness of knee replacement surgery, indicating that most patients report no improvement in functionality or pain up to six months after surgery.…
A new study appears to identify several factors that may contribute to tibial loosening and tibial failures that result in the need for knee implant revision surgery.…
A settlement agreement has been reached resolving nearly 300 Zimmer NexGen knee implant lawsuits following years of litigation.…
A knee implant failure lawsuit filed over the DePuy Sigma knee replacement system indicates that pain, creaking and other problems began just months after the device was implanted.…
A new study finds that radiographs and internet-based surveys can help detect potential knee implant failures earlier, resulting in better outcomes for patients.…
Actemra side effects may cause more bleeding in rheumatoid arthritis patients during knee replacement surgery, a new study warns.…