{"title":"Postoperative Length of Stay: Comparing Kinematic and Mechanical Knee Alignments in Knee Arthroplasties.","authors":"Mckenna Brownell, Callie Fernandez, Grace Knoer, Kamran Sadr, Evan Argintar","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can be technically accomplished by either traditional mechanical alignment or by an alternative kinematic alignment. The purpose of this study is to compare post-operative length of hospital stay between these two approaches. A retrospective study at Medstar Washington Hospital Center from 2015 - 2024 identified 167 cases of UKAs, of which 69 were kinematic and 98 were mechanical. During the same period, 420 TKAs were identified where 244 were kinematic and 176 were mechanical. Postoperative length of hospitalization and physical therapy recommendations was then compared with two-sample T-tests and Chi-square tests. Patients undergoing a UKA kinematic procedure were discharged a half day earlier than their mechanical counterparts (p = 0.029), and TKA kinematic patients were discharged nearly a full day earlier (p = 0.0001). Additionally, TKA kinematic patients were more likely to be discharged home with home services rather than to a rehabilitation facility for physical therapy (p < 0.00001). UKA patients of both kinematic and mechanical alignment were recommended to be discharged home (p = 0.312) Postoperative length of stay is significantly decreased by up to a day in patients receiving a knee arthroplasty by kinematic alignment approach. TKA kinematic patients also benefit from a discharge recommendation to home for physical therapy, rather than requiring transfer to a rehabilitative facility. These findings highlight how kinematic alignment may contribute to early improved patient satisfaction, restore early functionality, and decrease disease burden. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(3):124-127, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 3","pages":"124-127"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145246262","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}
Marcus DiLallo, Justin Leal, Thorsten M Seyler, William A Jiranek, Samuel S Wellman, Michael P Bolognesi, Sean P Ryan
{"title":"What Is the Impact of Anti-Estrogen Therapy on Total Joint Arthroplasty Outcomes? A View into Women's Health After Breast Cancer.","authors":"Marcus DiLallo, Justin Leal, Thorsten M Seyler, William A Jiranek, Samuel S Wellman, Michael P Bolognesi, Sean P Ryan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study is to determine if differences exist in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), revision rates, and postoperative health care utilization between individuals that have a history of taking anti-estrogen medication prior to total joint arthroplasty (TJA) and those who have not in matched cohorts. Patients undergoing primary TJA from 2015 to 2023 were reviewed retrospectively. Demographics, history of medication use, PROMs pre- and post-TJA, revision TJA history, and post-TJA hospital utilization were extracted from medical records. Propensity score matching was then performed at 10:1 control to patients with a history of taking anti-estrogen medication prior to TJA accounting for age, race, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification, and body mass index. Patient PROMs, revision rate, and post-TJA hospital utilization were then compared. After applying exclusion criteria, stratifying the groups into total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and propensity score matching, the outcomes of 345 THAs and 549 TKAs were analyzed. Patients taking anti-estrogen medications who underwent THA had significantly higher Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Information System (PROMIS) Pain Interference scores; PROMIS Physical Function scores at 6 weeks, lower PROMIS Physical Function at 1 year; and higher rates of readmission at 90 days. There was no difference in PROMs or hospital utilization between groups in patients that underwent TKA. Patients with a history of taking anti-estrogen medications had meaningful improvement after THA and TKA. Although PROMs were similar between groups after TKA, PROMs suggest that patients taking anti-estrogen medication may have worse pain early after THA as well as worse overall function. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(3):142-151, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 3","pages":"142-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145246270","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}
Sean S Rajaee, Kevin T Rezzadeh, Anderson Lee, Caleb R Durst, Eytan M Debbi, Guy Paiement
{"title":"Patients Requiring Manipulation Under Anesthesia After Total Knee Arthroplasty Have Higher Rates of Preoperative Depression.","authors":"Sean S Rajaee, Kevin T Rezzadeh, Anderson Lee, Caleb R Durst, Eytan M Debbi, Guy Paiement","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Arthrofibrosis is a complication after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that can limit functionality and cause dissatisfaction. This study assesses the prevalence of preoperative depressive symptoms amongst patients who required manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) for arthrofibrosis after TKA. Patients who underwent primary TKA with need for subsequent MUA were age and sex matched to control patients who underwent primary TKA without requiring MUA. Preoperative and postoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores for function, pain, and depression as well as range of motion in both groups were compared. There were 16 MUA patients and 48 non-MUA patients included in this study. There was a significantly higher percentage of patients with preoperative depression in the MUA group (62.5% vs. 10.4%, p < 0.001). (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(2):078-081, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 2","pages":"78-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144510251","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}
Spencer S Schulte, Joshua E Simson, Richard L Purcell, James Esposito, Sarah Rabin, Gens P Goodman
{"title":"Spinal Anesthesia Administered in Preoperative Holding for Total Joint Arthroplasty Is Safe and Improves Operating Room Efficiency.","authors":"Spencer S Schulte, Joshua E Simson, Richard L Purcell, James Esposito, Sarah Rabin, Gens P Goodman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neuraxial anesthesia (NA) has been shown to be safe and beneficial for patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA). It has not been determined whether it is safe to perform spinal anesthesia (SA) in a location other than the operating room (OR). This is a single-institution, single-surgeon analysis of 471 consecutive primary TJAs performed from November 2016 to March 2020. Rate of complications, length of stay, and disposition were compared. Eighty-nine percent of TJAs were performed under NA. Those receiving SA were less likely to require conversion to general anesthesia (GA) than those receiving epidural anesthesia (1.8% vs. 14.4%, p < 0.001). Conversion to GA cost 12 minutes of OR time. SA room time averaged 13.4 minutes shorter than GA room time (p < 0.001). The rate of complications was similar for all groups. NA administered in the preoperative holding area for TJA is safe and improves OR time. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(1):001-005, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144061089","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}
Mark A Plantz, Steven Kurapaty, Michael P Foy, Erik B Gerlach, Kevin Hardt
{"title":"Investigating Short-term Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization After Traditional Versus Computer-assisted Total Knee Arthroplasty.","authors":"Mark A Plantz, Steven Kurapaty, Michael P Foy, Erik B Gerlach, Kevin Hardt","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of various short-term complications and healthcare utilization between traditional and computer-assisted total knee arthroplasty (CA-TKA). Traditional TKA and CA-TKA cases were extracted from the American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program. Patients were matched using patient and demographic variables. Outcomes were compared between the two patient groups after exact matching. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify independent risk factors for various outcome measures. The authors identified 159,521 patients that underwent traditional TKA and 3,464 patients that underwent CA-TKA. After matching, CA-TKA patients were more likely to have a nonhome discharge and a hospital length of stay greater than 2 days. Other outcome measures-readmission, reoperation, mortality, and surgical/medical complications-were comparable between groups. Patients undergoing computer-assisted TKA were more likely to have a nonhome discharge and a hospital length of stay greater than 2 days. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(3):156-160, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 3","pages":"156-160"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145246188","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}
{"title":"Avascular Necrosis of the Metacarpal Head in Skeletally Immature Patients Treated with Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System.","authors":"Corina C Brown, Jessica Cohen-Brown, Zhongyu Li","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head, or Dietrich's disease, is a rare entity with approximately 40 reported cases in the literature since the original description. No consensus exists on optimal treatment. The purpose of this case series is to report the presentation and outcome of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the metacarpal head in skeletally immature patients treated with osteochondral autograft system. The authors prospectively assessed two male skeletally immature patients and three metacarpal heads who underwent osteochondral autograft transfer systems (OATS) from the ipsilateral knee for avascular necrosis of metacarpal heads after failure of conservative treatment. Outcome measures included patient-reported pain, metacarpophalangeal joint (MPJ) range of motion (ROM) and Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Two years after surgery, both patients returned to sporting activities with pain-free finger motion. Mean MPJ ROM improved from a range of 0 - 60 degrees to a range of 5 degrees of hyperextension to 75 degrees of flexion postoperatively. Mean DASH score improved from 27 preoperatively to 1.25 postoperatively. Radiographs revealed consolidation of osteochondral graft without signs of arthritis. OATS is a viable treatment option for young, high-demand patients presenting with avascular necrosis of the metacarpal head. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(2):069-072, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 2","pages":"69-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144510242","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}
Ian M Duensing, Benjamin H Dalkin, John Taliaferro, Nicole Natarelli, Haryoung Lee, Wendy M Novicoff, James A Browne
{"title":"Significantly Lower Incidence of Patellar Clunk Syndrome Using a Highly Congruent Tibial Insert.","authors":"Ian M Duensing, Benjamin H Dalkin, John Taliaferro, Nicole Natarelli, Haryoung Lee, Wendy M Novicoff, James A Browne","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patellar crepitus and patellar clunk syndrome are potential complications seen in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The etiology of this phenomenon is incompletely understood. A retrospective chart review was performed to identify a consecutive series of patients who underwent primary TKA with either a traditional posterior-stabilized implant (group 1, 728 TKAs) or a cruciate substituting implant (group 2, 393 TKAs). All surgical procedures were performed by a single surgeon at the same institution using the same surgical technique, including selective patellar resurfacing and release of the posterior cruciate ligament. The incidence of patellar clunk requiring arthroscopic debridement was recorded. Statistical analysis was performed. The incidence of patellar clunk requiring arthroscopic debridement was significantly higher in group 1 versus group 2 (6.6% vs. 0% respectively, p < 0.001) with standardization of surgeon and technique factors, suggesting implant design is a critical variable in the development of this complication. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(1):046-049, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 1","pages":"46-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049744","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}
{"title":"Limiting Narcotic Utilization Following Ankle Fracture Surgery.","authors":"Theresa Pak, John Schlechter","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study assessed whether multimodal pain modalities are effective at decreasing narcotic utilization following ankle fracture surgery. A retrospective chart review of opioid-naive patients aged 18 - 65 undergoing ankle fracture surgery was performed. Patients were prescribed a multimodal pain regimen of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, gabapentin, tramadol, and two sealed envelopes each containing a prescription for 10 tablets of hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5/325 mg. Fourteen of 35 (40%) did not fill any hydrocodone/acetaminophen tablets, 14 (40%) filled 10, 7 (20%) filled 20, and no patients filled more than 20. Most patients rated their pain favorably at their first postoperative visit. There was no correlation with pain control and number of fractures fixed, obesity, or sex. Previously, the custom and practice at this study's institution was to prescribe 30 - 50 tablets of hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5/325 mg. Patients needed much less narcotics than previously believed. This study hopes to provide a prescribing guideline that may decrease reliance on opioid analgesia. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(1):023-025, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 1","pages":"23-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144045699","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}
Joshua R Giordano, Matthew J Partan, Matthew T Geiselmann, Adam D Bitterman
{"title":"Sleep Disturbance in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Review of the Literature.","authors":"Joshua R Giordano, Matthew J Partan, Matthew T Geiselmann, Adam D Bitterman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sleep disturbance within the orthopaedic patient population is gaining more headway. As more research is completed, the effects of sleep disturbance on the orthopaedic patient both preoperatively and postoperatively are evident. Overall, there is a lack of research; however, early research suggests that physicians should screen patients for sleep disturbance, as it plays a role in pain and healing. Here, the authors provide a review of the literature as well as guide further research within the topic of sleep disturbance in orthopaedic surgery and provide guidance for the orthopaedic surgeon encountering this topic within their patient population. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(1):006-010, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 1","pages":"6-10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143996014","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}
Maddison A McLellan, Shane M Davis, Christopher S Lee
{"title":"The Role of Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Surgical Decision-making for Total Versus Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty.","authors":"Maddison A McLellan, Shane M Davis, Christopher S Lee","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is considered favorable over total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to quicker recovery and high postoperative function; however, UKA failure rates remain high. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in surgical decision-making for medial UKA versus TKA. Ninety-four knees of 85 patients who underwent knee replacement surgery were analyzed retrospectively. Patients deemed candidates for UKA based on stress-view radiographs and physical exam underwent MRIs to assess candidacy. Exclusion criteria included lateral meniscus tears, loose bodies, grade 3 - 4 chondromalacia, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, sclerosis, and osteoarthritis in more than one compartment. Based on exclusion criteria in the MRI, 47.87% of patients who were initially candidates for UKA were deemed TKA-only candidates. Therefore, although MRIs pose an additional cost, high failure rate of UKA and cost of conversion to TKA make it a beneficial solution. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 34(1):011-014, 2025).</p>","PeriodicalId":516534,"journal":{"name":"Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances","volume":"34 1","pages":"11-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144065463","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}