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Showing 1 to 20 of 42 for “"Total knee arthroplasty (TKA)"”.

  1. Ultrasound Guided Motor Sparing Knee Blocks for Postoperative Analgesia Following Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Sogbein, Olawale AThe University of Western Ontario2015

    Postoperative total knee arthroplasty (TKA) pain is severe and can inhibit patients’ rehabilitation. We devised a single injection motor sparing knee block (MSB) by targeting the adductor canal and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve with a posterior knee infiltration under ultrasound. Our primary …

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  2. Kinematic Analysis of Gait and Deep Knee Flexion for Pre- and Post-Operative Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Collins, Samantha

    … aging causing pain, discomfort, and disability. Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical procedure performed when OA symptoms are severe with an estimated 600,000 patients in the United States currently receiving TKA. Studies have reported dissatisfaction of the knee for 14-39% of patients. …

    denver Repository record

  3. (Inter)national Review of Periprosthetic Hip and Knee Fracture Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies

    Braun, SebastianThe University of Western Ontario2025

    Periprosthetic fractures (PPF) after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) complicate care and hinder benchmarking. We asked: which parameters are essential for an international PPF registry? A two-round Delphi consensus with purposive and snowball sampling recruited 30 …

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  4. Ergonomics of Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Srirangarajan, ThananjeyenThe University of Western Ontario2026

    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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  5. The Association Between Soft Tissue Releases and Bony Resections Performed During Total Knee Arthroplasty and Patients' Pain and Satisfaction Postoperatively

    Carter, MattThe University of Western Ontario2015

    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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  6. Knee Balance Assessment During Cementation Is Detrimental to Initial TKA Tibial Tray Fixation

    Behnam, Yashar Ali2021

    … the primary cause of 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 …

    denver Repository record

  7. Study and analysis of the evolution of knee arthroplasty surgery through its technological innovation

    Momenzadeh, MariamMassachusetts Institute of Technology2024

    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, …

    mit Repository record

  8. Whole-Body Vibration Compared to Traditional Physical Therapy in Individuals with Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Johnson, Aaron W.2007

    The purpose of the present 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 …

    byu Repository record

  9. Variation in joint fluid composition and its effect on the tribology of replacement joint articulation

    Mazzucco, Daniel Clarke, 1976-Massachusetts Institute of Technology2003

    … of joint replacement prostheses, particularly in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Although the tribology of joint replacement has consequently become an area of significant research, the effect of joint fluid on lubrication in the replaced joint has been largely …

    mit Repository record

  10. Patient Perceptions of Functional Abilities after Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Jones, Stephanie A.2013

    … of their functional abilities prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) were similar to their actual post-operative functional abilities at 4 to 6 weeks post-TKA if they attended an educational joint replacement class prior to surgery.</p> <p><strong>Design</strong>: One group, …

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  11. The effectiveness of physiotherapy following discharge from hospital after primary total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis

    Minns Lowe, Catherine JaneUniversity of Birmingham2009

    … post discharge physiotherapy exercise following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis in three ways. 1. A systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of post discharge physiotherapy exercise on function, walking, range of motion, quality of life and muscle strength, for patients …

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  12. Development of a 6-DOF robotic test system for studying the biomechanics of total knee replacement

    Most, Ephrat, 1970-Massachusetts Institute of Technology2000

    … testing system for studying the biomechanics of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) was developed in this project. The system is composed of a 6 Degree-of-Freedom (DOF) robotic manipulator (Kawasaki UZ150(TM) and a 6-DOF universal force-moment sensor (JR3[TM]). This testing system offers the ability to …

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  13. CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF POST-OPERATIVE EXERCISE AND REHABILITATION FOR ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY : A QUASI-SYSTEMATIC AND NARRATIVE REVIEW

    Amornrattanaroj, KorranatUniversity of Dundee2021

    … in the weight-bearing joints, specifically the knees. The elderly patients were thereby being hindered from pain-free mobility and physical independence. Surgical intervention of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) should be implemented to treat the joint pain condition. Post-operative exercise and …

    dundee Repository record

  14. Statistical Modeling of Knee Morphology and Material Properties Considering Diverse Populations

    Kindy, Gabrielle Jeannine

    <p>Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a widely performed surgical procedure aimed at alleviating pain and restoring function in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Despite its general success, disparities in postoperative outcomes have been observed across different racial and ethnic groups, …

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  15. Effects of select fluids on the friction of metal-on-polyethylene joint replacement surfaces

    Chang, Timothy C. (Timothy Chan), 1979-Massachusetts Institute of Technology2005

    … are important factors in the tribology of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) surfaces, which are primarily comprised of a polished metallic or ceramic component articulating on an Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (PE) surface. Wear particles released from the PE surface are the primary …

    mit Repository record

  16. Assessment of Normal Knee Kinematics Using High-Speed Stereo-Radiography System

    Kefala, Vasiliki2001

    … the treatment effectiveness. Quantification of knee motion is essential for assessment of joint function for diagnosis of pathology, such as tracking and progression of osteoarthritis and evaluation of outcome following conservative or surgical treatment. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an …

    denver Repository record

  17. Characterizing Bone Turnover in Osteoarthritic Bone Marrow Lesions in Human Knees Using Tetracycline Histology

    Rachel, KlassenGraduate Studies2025

    … BML tissue versus matched OA control tissue from total knee arthroplasty (TKA) tibial plateau explants in five individuals with end stage OA. Participants were scanned with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) six months prior to TKA. Tetracycline hydrochloride was administered to produce fluorescent …

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  18. Visual feedback in orthopaedic rehabilitation

    Millar, Lindsay JaneUniversity of Strathclyde2016

    Currently, functional 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 …

    strathclyde Repository record

  19. The biomechanics of knees at high flexion angles before and after Total Knee Arthroplasty

    Most, Ephrat, 1970-Massachusetts Institute of Technology2004

    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 …

    mit Repository record

  20. Examination of discharge settings and readmission rates following hospitalization for total knee arthroplasty

    Welsh, Rodney LaineThe University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston2021

    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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