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Showing 1 to 20 of 59 for “"TKA"”.
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Biomechanical Outcomes of Distinct TKA Surgical Alignments and Implant Designs
… Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has advanced over the past two decades from traditional post-operative neutral alignment methods with an overall goal of implant longevity to ones that are more personalized to better replicate individual native knee kinematics. Personalizing …
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Determination of TKA contact mechanics from in vivo kinematic data
Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-120).
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Knee Balance Assessment During Cementation Is Detrimental to Initial TKA Tibial Tray Fixation
… revision after cemented total knee arthroplasty (TKA) [1]. While the mechanisms of tibial loosening are multifactorial, previous research has shown that third-generation cement techniques, including the use of jet lavage and cement pressurization, can reduce contamination of the implant surface by …
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Total knee arthroplasty and mHealth: the development of an evidence-based app wireframe to support patient rehabilitation post-TKA .
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a highly successful orthopaedic surgery; however, full functional recovery can take up to a year. The incidence of TKA has doubled in Scotland since 2001, reflecting a dramatic global rise. mHealth, the delivery of health care via mobile phone technology, has been …
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Movement patterns in the unstable total knee replacement
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a highly effective treatment for reducing pain and improving function in end-stage osteoarthritis patients. Although patient satisfaction and implant survivorship rates are high, post-operative outcomes can vary significantly. In some cases where primary TKA fails, …
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In vivo knee biomechanics and implications for total knee arthroplasty implant design
… of contemporary Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and to identify areas for future improvements. In line with this objective, the first goal was to quantify the ability of current TKA systems to restore normal knee kinematics and anatomy. Recently, proposals for gender specific TKA have …
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Functional and patient outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty : a multiple-methods approach
Background and aims: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. The main outcomes expected are reduced pain and improved function. There is conflicting evidence regarding functional changes post-TKA, which may be due to the nature of the …
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Visual feedback in orthopaedic rehabilitation
… outcome following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery is often not restored, with the majority of TKA patients exhibiting lower functional outcome scores than healthy counterparts. There is some controversy regarding the nature of rehabilitation delivery following TKA surgery which could …
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Study and analysis of the evolution of knee arthroplasty surgery through its technological innovation
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) offers life-changing improvements for many patients; however, a considerable portion of 10-15% continue to experience dissatisfaction after the surgery. Given the rise in the aging population, increased insurance eligibility for TKA in patients with milder symptoms, …
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Recovery in Year Two of Adults After Undergoing TKA and THA: Implications for Understanding Recovery, Care Delivery, and Referral to Community Exercise Programs
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) are orthopaedic surgeries to manage end-stage osteoarthritis. A year after undergoing TKA or THA, some patients report physical function limitations and unmet physical activity expectations. Limited knowledge of physical function …
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Examination of discharge settings and readmission rates following hospitalization for total knee arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States with tremendous growth expected. Reducing unplanned hospital readmissions has become a focal point in minimizing healthcare cost within the Medicare population through several initiatives …
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The Association Between Soft Tissue Releases and Bony Resections Performed During Total Knee Arthroplasty and Patients' Pain and Satisfaction Postoperatively
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical treatment of degenerative knee conditions such as osteoarthritis to reduce pain and increase function. Intraoperative soft tissue releases (STRs) and bony resections (BRs) are necessary for a balanced and aligned TKA. It is possible that the degree of …
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The biomechanics of knees at high flexion angles before and after Total Knee Arthroplasty
Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) was initially developed to alleviate pain in the case of severe arthritis of the knee. Restoration of knee motion has been an on going issue for the last decade. Contemporary TKAs appear to provide good knee function in the range of zero to 120⁰ of flexion for most …
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Ergonomics of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Introduction Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) imposes significant musculoskeletal demands. Robotic platforms may alter this load, but their ergonomic impact is unclear. We compared biomechanical strain and workload during conventional versus robotic-assisted TKA. Methods Two surgeons and two scrub …
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Investigating Synovial Fluid Electrochemical Properties Against Orthopaedic Alloys
… are widely used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, recent retrospective clinical trials associate moderate adverse local tissue reactions (ALTRs) with CoCrMo release in the knee. Additionally, gaps persist in our understanding of the fundamental corrosion processes that occur at the …
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Kneeling function following total knee arthroplasty
… to kneel following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is frequently a source of disappointment. This work investigates patients’ understanding of the term ‘kneeling’ and what proportion of patients can kneel before and after TKA, as well as identifying the factors that can affect the ability to …
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Comparison of three tourniquet application methods in primary total knee arthroplasty surgery /
… elective total knee arthroplasty surgery (TKA) is a matter of debate. 132 patients who undergo TKA were prospectively randomized into one of the 4 groups, and 120 of these patients completed the study. The tourniquet was inflated just before incision and deflated after the hardening of the …
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Trijų kraujotakos sumažinimo metodų palyginimas atliekant planinį cementinį kelio sąnario endoprotezavimą /
… elective total knee arthroplasty surgery (TKA) is a matter of debate. 132 patients who undergo TKA were prospectively randomized into one of the 4 groups, and 120 of these patients completed the study. The tourniquet was inflated just before incision and deflated after the hardening of the …
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Development and validation of a functional outcome measure package for total knee arthroplasty
… outcome following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). According to recent research, three-dimensional motion analysis is the most scientific method of measuring dynamic knee function. Nevertheless, current protocols are too time consuming and complicated for routine clinical use. This study …
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Whole-Body Vibration Compared to Traditional Physical Therapy in Individuals with Total Knee Arthroplasty
… study was to compare total knee arthroplasty (TKA) rehabilitation with and without whole-body vibration (WBV) to 1) understand if WBV is a useful treatment during TKA rehabilitation to increase quadriceps strength and function, and 2) to investigate the effect of WBV on quadriceps voluntary …
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