JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-02-23eCollection Date: 2024-02-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00208
Jhase Sniderman, Ruben Monarrez, Jacob Drew, Ayesha Abdeen
{"title":"Mobile Application Use and Patient Engagement in Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty.","authors":"Jhase Sniderman, Ruben Monarrez, Jacob Drew, Ayesha Abdeen","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00208","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00208","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>» Mobile applications (MAs) are widely available for use during the perioperative period and are associated with increased adherence to rehabilitation plans, increased satisfaction with care, and considerable cost savings when used appropriately.» MAs offer surgeons and health care stakeholders the ability to collect clinical data and quality metrics that are important to value-based reimbursement models and clinical research.» Patients are willing to use wearable technology to assist with data collection as part of MAs but prefer it to be comfortable, easy to apply, and discreet.» Smart implants have been developed as the next step in MA use and data collection, but concerns exist pertaining to patient privacy and cost.» The ongoing challenge of MA standardization, validation, equity, and cost has persisted as concerns regarding widespread use.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139940913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-02-15eCollection Date: 2024-02-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00124
Vineet Desai, Alexander R Farid, Adriana P Liimakka, Jaime Lora-Tamayo, Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Jesse W P Kuiper, Nemandra Sandiford, Antonia F Chen
{"title":"What Is the Most Effective Treatment for Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Joint Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Vineet Desai, Alexander R Farid, Adriana P Liimakka, Jaime Lora-Tamayo, Marjan Wouthuyzen-Bakker, Jesse W P Kuiper, Nemandra Sandiford, Antonia F Chen","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00124","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a risk factor for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review comparing the failure rates of debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR), one-stage exchange arthroplasty/revision (OSR), and 2-stage exchange arthroplasty/revision (TSR) for RA patients with PJI and identify risk factors in the RA population associated with increased treatment failure rate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, and Ovid Embase databases were screened with the terms \"rheumatoid arthritis,\" \"total joint arthroplasty,\" \"prosthetic joint infection,\" and \"treatment for PJI\" on August 29, 2021. Four hundred ninety-one studies were screened, of which 86 were evaluated. The primary outcome evaluated was failure of surgical treatment for PJI.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Ten retrospective cohort studies were included after full-text screening, yielding 401 patients with RA. Additional demographic and PJI management data were obtained for 149 patients. Patients with RA who underwent TSR demonstrated a lower failure rate (26.8%) than both DAIR (60.1%) and OSR (39.2%) (χ2 = 37.463, p < 0.00001). Patients with RA who underwent DAIR had a 2.27 (95% CI, 1.66-3.10) times higher risk of experiencing treatment failure than those who underwent TSR. Among risk factors, there was a significant difference in the C-reactive protein of patients who did vs. did not experience treatment failure (p = 0.02).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TSR has a higher rate of success in the management of PJI patients with RA compared with DAIR and OSR. The complete removal of the infected prosthesis and delayed reimplantation may lower the treatment failure rate.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139742225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-02-05eCollection Date: 2024-02-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00151
David W Polly
{"title":"The Sacroiliac Joint: A Current State-of-the-Art Review.","authors":"David W Polly","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00151","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00151","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>» The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is a common cause of low back pain and should be included in the differential diagnosis.» Nonoperative treatment of sacroiliac pain is always the first line of therapy; however, when it is unsuccessful and becomes chronic, then recurrent nonoperative treatment becomes expensive.» Surgical treatment is cost-effective in appropriately selected patients. High-quality clinical trials have demonstrated statistically and clinically significant improvement compared with nonsurgical management in appropriately selected patients.» Spinal fusion to the sacrum increases degeneration of the SIJ and frequency of SIJ pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-01-09eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00065
Anneli A A Duits, Paul R van Urk, A Mechteld Lehr, Don Nutzinger, Maarten R L Reijnders, Harrie Weinans, Wouter Foppen, F Cuhmur Oner, Steven M van Gaalen, Moyo C Kruyt
{"title":"Radiologic Assessment of Interbody Fusion: A Systematic Review on the Use, Reliability, and Accuracy of Current Fusion Criteria.","authors":"Anneli A A Duits, Paul R van Urk, A Mechteld Lehr, Don Nutzinger, Maarten R L Reijnders, Harrie Weinans, Wouter Foppen, F Cuhmur Oner, Steven M van Gaalen, Moyo C Kruyt","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00065","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Lumbar interbody fusion (IF) is a common procedure to fuse the anterior spine. However, a lack of consensus on image-based fusion assessment limits the validity and comparison of IF studies. This systematic review aims to (1) report on IF assessment strategies and definitions and (2) summarize available literature on the diagnostic reliability and accuracy of these assessments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Two searches were performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses guidelines. Search 1 identified studies on adult lumbar IF that provided a detailed description of image-based fusion assessment. Search 2 analyzed studies on the reliability of specific fusion criteria/classifications and the accuracy assessed with surgical exploration.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 442 studies were included for search 1 and 8 studies for search 2. Fusion assessment throughout the literature was highly variable. Eighteen definitions and more than 250 unique fusion assessment methods were identified. The criteria that showed most consistent use were continuity of bony bridging, radiolucency around the cage, and angular motion <5°. However, reliability and accuracy studies were scarce.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This review highlights the challenges in reaching consensus on IF assessment. The variability in IF assessment is very high, which limits the translatability of studies. Accuracy studies are needed to guide innovations of assessment. Future IF assessment strategies should focus on the standardization of computed tomography-based continuity of bony bridging. Knowledge from preclinical and imaging studies can add valuable information to this ongoing discussion.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Diagnostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139404795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-01-09eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00176
Akbar Nawaz Syed, Soroush Baghdadi, Wallis T Muhly, Keith D Baldwin
{"title":"Nausea and Vomiting After Posterior Spinal Fusion in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic and Critical Analysis Review.","authors":"Akbar Nawaz Syed, Soroush Baghdadi, Wallis T Muhly, Keith D Baldwin","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00176","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00176","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) affects patient satisfaction, health care costs, and hospital stay by complicating the postoperative recovery period after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) spinal fusion surgery. Our goal was to identify recommendations for optimal management of PONV in AIS patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion (PSF).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed a systematic review in June 2022, searching the PubMed and Embase electronic databases using search terms \"(Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis) AND (Postoperative) AND (Nausea) AND (Vomiting).\" Three authors reviewed the 402 abstracts identified from January 1991 to June 2022. Studies that included adolescents or young adults (<21 years) with AIS undergoing PSF were selected for full-text review by consensus. We identified 34 studies reporting on incidence of PONV. Only 6 studies examined PONV as the primary outcome, whereas remaining were reported PONV as a secondary outcome. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Grades of recommendation were assigned to potential interventions or clinical practice influencing incidence of PONV with respect to operative period (preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative period) on the basis that potential guidelines/interventions for PONV can be targeted at those periods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 11 factors were graded, 5 of which were related to intervention and 6 were clinical practice-related. Eight factors could be classified into the operative period-1 in the intraoperative period and 7 in the postoperative period, whereas the remaining 3 recommendations had overlapping periods. The majority of grades of recommendations given were inconclusive or conflicting. The statement that neuraxial and postoperative systemic-only opioid therapy have a similar incidence of PONV was supported by good (Grade A) evidence. There was fair (Grade B) and poor evidence (Grade C) to avoid opioid antagonists and nonopioid local analgesia using wound catheters as PONV-reducing measures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although outcomes after spinal fusion for AIS have been studied extensively, the literature on PONV outcomes is scarce and incomplete. PONV is most commonly included as a secondary outcome in studies related to pain management. This study is the first to specifically identify evidence and recommendations for interventions or clinical practice that influence PONV in AIS patients undergoing PSF. Most interventions and clinical practices have conflicting or limited data to support them, whereas others have low-level evidence as to whether the intervention/clinical practice influences the incidence of PONV. We have identified the need for expanded research using PONV as a primary outcome in patients with AIS undergoing spinal fusion surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139404794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-01-05eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00167
Peter Y W Chan, Aleksander P Mika, J Ryan Martin, Jacob M Wilson
{"title":"Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Agonists: What the Orthopaedic Surgeon Needs to Know.","authors":"Peter Y W Chan, Aleksander P Mika, J Ryan Martin, Jacob M Wilson","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00167","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00167","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>» Orthopaedic surgeons are increasingly likely to encounter patients with obesity and/or type 2 diabetes taking glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists for weight loss.» GLP-1 agonists are an effective treatment for weight loss with semaglutide and tirzepatide being the most effective agents. Randomized controlled trials using these agents have reported weight loss up to 21 kg (46 lb).» The use of GLP-1 agonists preoperatively can improve glycemic control, which can potentially reduce the risk of postoperative complications. However, multiple cases of intraoperative aspiration/regurgitation have been reported, potentially related to the effect of GLP-1 agonists on gastric emptying.» While efficacious, GLP-1 agonists may not produce sufficient weight loss to achieve body mass index cutoffs for total joint arthroplasty depending on individual patient factors, including starting bodyweight. Multifactorial approaches to weight loss with focus on lifestyle modification in addition to GLP-1 agonists should be considered in such patients.» Although GLP-1 agonists are efficacious agents for weight loss, they may not be accessible or affordable for all patients. Each patient's unique circumstances should be considered when creating an ideal weight loss plan during optimization efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139106793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-01-05eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00188
Edward J Testa, Luca Katz, Helen Zhang, Kenny Chang, Michael J Kutschke, Myles Dworkin, Brett D Owens
{"title":"Rotator Cuff Tears to Shoulder Instability: The Relationship Between Acromial Morphology and Shoulder Pathology.","authors":"Edward J Testa, Luca Katz, Helen Zhang, Kenny Chang, Michael J Kutschke, Myles Dworkin, Brett D Owens","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00188","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00188","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>» The acromion is a well-studied region of the scapula that has demonstrated substantial relationships to various shoulder pathologies.» Abnormal acromial morphology is associated with rotator cuff pathology, and our understanding of this risk factor inspired acromioplasty as an adjunctive treatment for rotator cuff tears.» The acromion is linked closely to shoulder kinematics and biomechanics, as it serves as the origin for the deltoid muscle.» In degenerative shoulder disease, eccentric glenohumeral osteoarthritis has been associated with a higher, flatter acromial roof.» Increasing literature is emerging connecting morphology of the acromion with shoulder instability.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139106794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-01-05eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00159
Kim Ruiz-Arellanos, Felipe Larios, Maria L Inchaustegui, Marcos R Gonzalez, Juan Pretell-Mazzini
{"title":"Treatment and Outcomes of 4,973 Unicameral Bone Cysts: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Kim Ruiz-Arellanos, Felipe Larios, Maria L Inchaustegui, Marcos R Gonzalez, Juan Pretell-Mazzini","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00159","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00159","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>» Unicameral bone cysts (UBCs) can increase the risk of pathologic fractures of both long and short bones. Although multiple treatments exist, data are conflicting regarding optimal management.</p><p><p>» We sought to analyze treatment strategies for UBCs and their rates of successful treatment.</p><p><p>» Success rates were analyzed according to treatment modality, with emphasis on filling techniques and/or decompression associated with curettage, and injection compounds.</p><p><p>» Curettage with bone substitute and cyst decompression was identified as a highly successful technique for UBC treatment.</p><p><p>» Decompressing the cyst wall after injection, regardless of the specific compound used, had a greater potential to enhance healing rates.</p><p><p>» The management decision should be individually guided within the patient's context.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139106795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2024-01-05eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00135
Charlotte M J M Pott, Huub H de Klerk, Simone Priester-Vink, Denise Eygendaal, Michel P J van den Bekerom
{"title":"Treatment Outcomes of Simple Elbow Dislocations: A Systematic Review of 1,081 Cases.","authors":"Charlotte M J M Pott, Huub H de Klerk, Simone Priester-Vink, Denise Eygendaal, Michel P J van den Bekerom","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00135","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00135","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The treatment of simple elbow dislocations (SEDs) has become more functional last decade with a tendency to shorter immobilization of the elbow, whereas simultaneously, surgical stabilization has been promoted by some authors. The primary aim of this study was to systematically review the literature and analyze the outcomes and complications of different treatment options for acute and persistent SEDs, including operative and nonoperative treatments with varying immobilization periods.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A literature search was performed based on the online medical databases MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane databases. Articles presenting patients with a SED were eligible for inclusion. When an SED persists for >3 weeks, it is categorized as persistent. Various outcome measures were assessed, including the range of motion (ROM), patient-reported outcome measures, and complication rates. To get insight into the severity of complications, all complications were categorized as minor or major. The Methodological Index for Nonrandomized Studies was used to assess the methodological quality of nonrandomized studies. The risk of bias in the randomized studies was assessed with the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 37 articles were included with 1,081 dislocated elbows (1,078 patients). A fair quality of evidence was seen for the nonrandomized studies and a low risk of bias for the randomized study. Nonoperative treatment was administered to 710 elbows, with 244 elbows treated with early mobilization, 239 with 1- to 3-week immobilization, and 163 with ≥3-week immobilization. These groups showed a ROM flexion-extension arc (ROM F/E) of 137, 129, and 131°, respectively. Surgical treatment as open reduction and ligament repair or reconstruction was performed in 228 elbows and showed a ROM F/E of 128°. All persistent SEDs were treated surgically and showed a ROM F/E of 90°.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The early mobilization treatment showed the most consistent satisfactory outcomes in the literature compared with the other treatment options. Nevertheless, there remains ambiguity regarding which patients would benefit more from surgery than nonoperative treatment.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139106796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JBJS ReviewsPub Date : 2023-12-22eCollection Date: 2023-12-01DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00163
Nickelas Huffman, Ignacio Pasqualini, Peter Surace, Robert M Molloy, Nicolas S Piuzzi, Matthew E Deren
{"title":"Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Crystalline Arthropathy in the Setting of Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Critical Analysis Review.","authors":"Nickelas Huffman, Ignacio Pasqualini, Peter Surace, Robert M Molloy, Nicolas S Piuzzi, Matthew E Deren","doi":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00163","DOIUrl":"10.2106/JBJS.RVW.23.00163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>» Emerging evidence suggests the prevalence of crystalline arthropathy (CA) in the setting of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is increasing, and diagnosis of CA is often intricate because of symptom overlap with other common postoperative complications such as periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Consequently, an accurate and timely diagnosis becomes pivotal in guiding the choice of treatment.» CA includes gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease, and accurate diagnosis in patients with prior TKA requires a multifaceted approach. The diagnosis algorithm plays a critical role in determining the appropriate treatment approach.» Management of CA typically involves a conservative strategy, encompassing the administration of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, colchicine, and steroids, regardless of whether patients have undergone prior TKA.» There is conflicting evidence on the effect CA has on the surgical outcomes in postoperative TKA patients. While these patients may expect excellent functional outcomes and pain relief, they may be at a higher risk of complications such as infections, medical complications, and revision procedures.» Additional research is required to fully comprehend the impact of CA on postoperative TKA outcomes and to establish effective strategies for enhancing patient care and optimizing long-term joint function.</p>","PeriodicalId":47098,"journal":{"name":"JBJS Reviews","volume":"11 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138886229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}