A new study finds most people wait too long to get knee replacement surgery, or get it too early, increasing the risk of complications and mobility problems.…
An Arthrex iBalance knee implant lawsuit claims a woman had to have revision surgery just months after receiving the implant due to a defective design.…
Two new studies reveal that most patients can reasonably expect that their hip and knee replacement systems should last about 25 years.…
The threshold of participation has been reached for the Zimmer NexGen knee lawsuit settlement agreement to move forward, resolving nearly all claims.…
The FDA has approved Actemra for use in some children, despite concerns over heart problems, infections and other health risks.…
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.…
