Hip replacement recovery guide
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), most people can resume daily living and light activities independently within 3 to 6 weeks of surgery. However, the steps someone takes before surgery may affect the total recovery timeline.
Sling immobilization may improve sleep quality vs. bracing after rotator cuff surgery
Sling immobilization for 6 weeks after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair yielded improved sleep quality, decreased anxiety and increased satisfaction with similar clinical outcomes compared with abduction brace use, according to study data.
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.
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