Intra-articular hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma as monotherapy or combination therapy in knee osteoarthritis?
These findings can also be used to aid guideline progression and assist clinical counseling for patients with KOA, although due to the marked heterogeneity within these studies, the results should be interpreted with caution. Individual patient feedback and economic costs should also be taken into account when deciding between treatment types.
Hyaluronic acid, bone marrow aspirate concentrate provide long-term cartilage augmentation
Published results showed positive long-term clinical and functional outcomes for patients with knee chondral defects who underwent one-step cartilage repair with a hyaluronic acid-based scaffold and bone marrow aspirate concentrate graft.
Low-dose dexamethasone may provide pain relief, improve mobility after TKA
Published results showed a single preoperative IV dose of 8 mg of dexamethasone may improve patient outcomes for pain, vomiting, inflammation and mobility after total knee arthroplasty compared with placebo.
Revision Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Surgical Technique/Tips and Tricks
In the United States, the use of total shoulder arthroplasty has grown significantly over the past decade, leading to an increased need for revision total shoulder arthroplasty. The most common causes for revision include instability, rotator cuff deficiency, infection, fractures, and component loosening. Although revisions are sometimes unavoidable, thoughtful preoperative planning and proper implant positioning, among other mitigation strategies, can help reduce this risk.
Preventing Shoulder Pain After Vaccine Injection (SIRVA)
Shoulder pain is a common side effect of a vaccine. Usually, it gets better fairly quickly and causes no long-term problems. However, some people develop a rare problem called shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA).
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