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• Aspirin Alone Led to More Dangerous Blood Clots in Knee and Hip Replacement Patients

  August 24, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds aspirin failed to adequately decrease the risk of blood clot-related injuries in patients who just underwent hip or knee replacement surgery.

• Genetics May Play Role in Whether Joint Replacement Patients Need Revision Surgery: Study

  April 21, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study links some genetic factors to an increased risk of joint replacement failure and the need for revision surgery.

• Study Questions Whether Laminar Air Flow Increases Risk Of Joint Replacement Surgery Infections

  October 20, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests maintaining laminar airflow in the operating room does not prevent surgical site infections.

• Delayed Diagnosis Of Joint Replacement Infections Often Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims: Study

  November 14, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that delays in treating joint surgery infections are often a significant driver of litigation.

• Amid Concerns About Actemra Health Problems, FDA Approves Drug For Juvenile Arthritis Treatment

  September 27, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA has approved Actemra for use in some children, despite concerns over heart problems, infections and other health risks.

• Hip, Knee Revision Surgery May Be More Likely Following Pre-Operative Opioid Use: Study

  August 7, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of new study suggest taking opioids before hip or knee replacement surgery could lead to worse outcomes.

• Knee Revision Surgery, Antibiotic Spacers, Led To Acute Kidney Failure: Case Report

  July 10, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Knee Replacement Surgery Outcomes Improved By Computer Navigation: Study

  May 15, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that computer navigation is better than patient-specific instrumentation to properly align new knee replacement implants.

• Pain and Problems Often Persist After Knee Replacement Surgery: Study

  April 16, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Excess Opioids Often Prescribed After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Study

  February 19, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds varying prescribing patterns for opioids which result in thousands of unused pills that could be feeding the nationwide opioid abuse crisis.