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Meta-analysis of comparative effects of mobile app based digital rehabilitation versus traditional rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty.

Meta-analysis of comparative effects of mobile app based digital rehabilitation versus traditional rehabilitation after total knee arthroplasty he purpose of this study is to compare the effect of digital rehabilitation based on mobile app and traditional rehabilitation program after total knee arthroplasty.

5 Mobility Exercises to Combat Knee Pain.

5 Mobility Exercises to Combat Knee Pain Don’t let knee pain hold you back from all of your outdoor (and indoor) activities. These movements will keep your largest joints functional and healthy.

A modern multimodal pain protocol eliminates the need for opioids for most patients following total knee arthroplasty: results from a retrospective comparative cohort study.

A modern multimodal pain protocol eliminates the need for opioids for most patients following total knee arthroplasty: results from a retrospective comparative cohort study Modern multimodal analgesia has been shown to significantly reduce opioid use following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This study was conducted to determine if changing TKA discharge opioid prescriptions from automatic to upon request resulted in more opioid free recoveries without compromising p...

23-hour TKA in 10 opioid pills or less through 90 days: A non-selected prospective consecutive one year cohort.

23-hour TKA in 10 opioid pills or less through 90 days: A non-selected prospective consecutive one year cohort Modern treatment protocols for pain management following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) rely heavily on opioid medications. The growing concerns over the opioid epidemic and complications from their use remain problematic. The primary purpose of this study was to enhance multimodal perioperative p...

Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements.

Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements Researchers saw a fourfold decline in the rate of patients who needed to go back to the hospital after total hip or knee replacements if they were enrolled in a program that used wearable step counters and conversational text messaging to keep tabs on recovery. The study was published in JAMA Net...

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What Is Arthrofibrosis?

What Is Arthrofibrosis? Arthrofibrosis is a condition in which you have a buildup of scar tissue around a joint, usually after a traumatic injury or surgical procedure. It's especially common in the knee. Arthrofibrosis can be debilitating, limiting your range of motion and causing substantial pain.

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What to know about knee stiffness.

What to know about knee stiffness A stiff knee is a common complaint, especially among older adults and those who are very physically active. Knee stiffness can occur due to low flexibility or muscular imbalances in the legs, injury, or arthritis. The most suitable treatment for knee stiffness depends on the underlying cause.

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Removing barriers to recovery improves surgical outcomes.

Removing barriers to recovery improves surgical outcomes When performed prior to orthopedic surgery, an evaluation by a health behavior psychologist can improve patient outcomes, according to a new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine published in The Journal of Knee Surgery.