Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most common and successful orthopedic surgeries in the United States, with over 800,000 procedures performed annually (American Academy of Orthopaedic ...

BioElectronics Corp. is studying the impact of its RecoveryRx device on postoperative pain management and recovery with the goal of moving toward regulatory clearance. Here’s what you should know. 1.

At the Hospital for Special Surgery Florida, located in West Palm Beach, there were a number of difficulties patients encountered in their attempts to successfully recover after knee replacement ...

Tourniquets have traditionally been used during TKA to reduce blood loss and the need for transfusions. However, a new study of almost 18,000 patients from 2019 to 2023 found that prolonged tourniquet ...

While these are still major surgeries, new techniques and technologies are redefining them — and improving people's outcomes, explains Dr. Brandon Bukowski, an orthopedic surgeon at the Mayo Clinic ...

A total knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, can feel like a second chance at life after years of dealing with a sore, arthritic knee. While most people achieve improved range of motion ...

Patients who used any form of prescription sleep medication within 90 days of undergoing total knee replacement were at an increased risk for complications of the procedure, a new study found. The use ...

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At this year’s American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented several significant studies, ...