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Direct anterior approach versus posterior approach in total hip arthroplasty
The optimal surgical approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is still debated. Recently, a growing surgical trend toward the utilization of minimally invasive techniques, such as the direct anterior approach (DAA), has emerged in the THA area. However, there are ongoing concerns regarding its technical complexity and perioperative outcomes relative to the posterior approach (PA). Therefore, we aim to compare DAA and PA regarding perioperative, functional, and safety outcomes.
How Technology is Transforming Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Surgery in 2025
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a commonly conducted surgery to relieve pain and enhance mobility in patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis. Patient-reported outcome measures are often used whereas biomechanical variables are too complicated for clinicians and patients to assess functional improvement. There is a need for a simplified integrated knee biomechanics index (KBI) to compare improvements in TKA patients across various daily activities and examine the relationships between clinical functional tests and daily activities.
Kinematic Performance of Medial Pivot Total Knee Arthroplasty
The purpose of the study was to quantify and compare in vivo knee joint kinematics using high-speed stereo radiography during activities of daily living in patients who have undergone a TKA with a cruciate sacrificing medial-pivot implant to age-matched and sex-matched native controls.
Robotics Help Improve Precision, Personalization of Knee Replacement Surgery
Using planning software and real-time imaging, this technology helps surgeons navigate an individual’s specific anatomy, including the tension in the various knee ligaments and other tissues around the knee, with reproducible precision in order to place the new implants in an optimal position with accurate soft tissue balance.
