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Extra Antibiotic With Hip, Knee Replacement Won't Prevent Infections: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2023
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Millions of people undergo joint replacement surgery every year. To prevent infection, doctors often give them a second antibiotic -- but new research suggests this can backfire.
Adding a second antibiotic at the time of hip and knee replacement surgery may actually...
Fixing a Painful Joint Problem Won't Ease Mental Health Ills, Study Finds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2023
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Blaming your ailing knees for feeling down?
Unfortunately, even after physical pain eases, healing or fixing an injured joint often does not improve mental health, research shows.
A new study found that anxiety symptoms only improved when a patient had major improv...
Low-Dose Colchicine Might Prevent or Delay Knee, Hip Replacements
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 31, 2023
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An anti-inflammatory drug that has been around for over 2,000 years might help delay a very modern problem: hip and knee replacements.
That's the suggestion of a new study finding that older adults who used the drug — called colchicine — were less likely to need hip ...
Knee Replacement More Challenging in People With Sickle Cell
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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While joint reconstruction surgeries are fairly common, they may be anything but routine for people with sickle cell disease.
Patients with the blood disorder who undergo total knee replacement are at a higher risk for complications than other patients, according to a ne...
Higher Price Tag Doesn't Guarantee Better Quality Joint Replacement: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2022
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The prices that health insurers agree to pay for joint replacement surgery vary widely and are unrelated to conventional measures of the quality of care.
That's the conclusion of a new study that found who is footing the bill is the biggest influence on the price tag.
It Doesn't Take Much Weight Gain to Raise Odds for Knee Trouble
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2022
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A person doesn't have to pack on very many extra pounds before their risk of needing a knee replacement increases substantially, a new evidence review has found.
Weight gain of just 11 pounds increases a woman's odds of needing
Knee Trouble? Losing Weight May Help Slow Arthritis
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 23, 2022
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Losing excess weight may not only help prevent knee arthritis, but also slow its progression in people who already have the condition, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that among over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who managed to shed some extra weig...
Taking a Shot at Pain Relief After Knee Replacement
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2022
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Researchers may have found a new way to help ease the pain of knee replacement surgery: infusing morphine directly into the shin bone.
The findings come from a recent study of 48...
Rehab: What to Expect After Your Knee Replacement
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2022
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Most people who have had a knee replacement would agree that the procedure brings relief from pain.
And following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can make recovery...
Having a Hip, Knee Replacement? Some Tips to an Optimal Recovery
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 7, 2022
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If you're one of the estimated one million Americans having total hip or knee replacement surgery this year, some lifestyle changes might improve your chances of a good outcome, an expert says.
Black Patients Less Happy With Care After Knee, Hip Replacement
- Consumer news
- March 24, 2022
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Recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery can be tough for anyone, but a new study from one hospital showed that Black patients were less likely than white patients to be satis...
Knee Replacement in Folks Over 80: Less Risky Than You Think
- March 22, 2022
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Knee replacement surgery is increasingly common among people over 80 sidelined with knee pain, and the procedure isn't as hazardous for them as often assumed.
That's the main message from a new study of more than 1.7 million seniors who underwent knee replacement surgery...
Is a Night in the Hospital Necessary After Hip, Knee Replacement?
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2022
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For many people undergoing total hip or knee replacement, same-day surgery is a safe option, new research shows.
Among folks in overall good health, the study of nearly 1.8 million patients found similar post-op complication rates among those who had outpatient joint rep...
Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 21, 2021
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Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further deteriorate.
But a new study suggests that if used wisely, cortisone shots are as...
Certain Meds Raise Odds for Delirium After Surgery
- Robert Preidt
- December 13, 2021
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Older adults have a higher risk of delirium after hip and knee surgery if they're taking anxiety, depression or insomnia drugs, researchers say.
"Our findings show that different classes of medicine are riskier than others when it comes to causing delirium after surgery,...
Acupuncture During a Knee Replacement Could Lessen Post-Surgical Pain
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 12, 2021
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After knee replacement surgery, many patients experience a level of pain that has them reaching for prescription opioid painkillers. Now new research suggests that using acupuncture during the operation may help reduce that pain without raising the risk of addiction.
"Th...
Knee Replacement Won't Keep Golfers Off the Course
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- August 9, 2021
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Golf after total knee replacement is apparently par for the course.
Researchers say most golfers can return to the links within five months of surgery and play as well -- or as poorly -- as they did before.
"A lot of patients come to the office wondering when they'...
One-Dose Blood Thinner Could Slash Blood Clot Risk After Knee Replacement
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters
- July 20, 2021
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Anyone who's ever undergone knee replacement understands the real and troubling risk of post-op blood clots. Many patients are told take a daily blood thinner pill long after their procedure.
But a new study finds that a one-time injection of an experimental blood thinn...
Many U.S. Seniors May Need Better Knee Arthritis Care
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 15, 2021
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Just a fraction of older Americans with arthritic knees try physical therapy, pain-relieving injections or other more conservative measures before undergoing knee replacement surgery, new research shows.
And this may be driven by what type of doctor they see to treat the...
Beta-Blocker Heart Meds Might Lower Arthritis Risk
- Robert Preidt
- May 18, 2021
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Commonly used beta blocker heart medicine may also reduce the risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis and pain, a new study suggests.
"Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects 15% of the general population," said study co-authors Georgina Nakafero and ...
A Vitamin Could Be Key to Women's Pain After Knee Replacement
- Robert Preidt
- May 5, 2021
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Older women with low levels of vitamin D may have more pain after total knee replacement than those with adequate levels of the nutrient, a new study suggests.
Vitamin D is an important part of a healthy diet, and its benefits include protecting against bone disease and ...
Knee Replacement a Good Option, Even for Severely Obese: Study
- Robert Preidt
- March 24, 2021
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Total knee replacement is a cost-effective treatment for extremely obese people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study claims.
The painful condition affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, and total knee replacement is often recommended to treat advanced knee osteo...
A Noninvasive Alternative for Painful Arthritic Knees
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2021
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For those who suffer painful arthritis in their aging knees, new research suggests a noninvasive treatment might deliver lasting relief.
Called genicular artery embolization, the roughly two-hour catheter treatment involves a once-and-done injection of tiny hydrogel part...
Knee Procedure Done Earlier Might Prevent Knee Replacement Later
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 1, 2021
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For some patients suffering from knee arthritis, a special procedure may reduce the need for a total knee replacement, Canadian researchers say.
By getting what is known as a 'high tibial osteotomy,' younger patients with less severe joint damage who are physically acti...
Knee or Hip Replacements Cut People's Risk for Falls: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- October 26, 2020
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People who have total joint replacement, or total joint arthroplasty (TJA), experience fewer falls than those who don't undergo the surgery, a new study finds.
"Osteoarthritis (OA) is the degeneration of the cartilage in our joints over the years," said lead author ...
Could the First Drug That Slows Arthritis Be Here?
- Amy Norton
- August 3, 2020
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There are currently no medications that can slow down the common form of arthritis that strikes aging knees and hips. But a new study suggests a powerful, and expensive, anti-inflammatory drug could potentially do just that.
The drug, called canakinumab (Ilaris), is ...
A New Hip or Knee Can Do a Marriage Good, Study Finds
- Cara Roberts Murez
- May 27, 2020
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After people have a hip or knee replacement surgery, doctors expect these patients will get relief from joint pain, get around easier and once again enjoy the activities they love.
Now, a new study shows that patients' partners -- and thereby their marriage -- also ...
Steroid Shots for Painful Joints May Make Matters Worse
- Amy Norton
- October 15, 2019
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Corticosteroid shots are often used to ease arthritis pain, but a new study suggests they may be riskier than thought.
Researchers found that among patients who had the treatment at their center, 8% had complications. Most often, that meant a worsening in cartila...
Why a Knee Replacement Can Go Bad
- Robert Preidt
- April 18, 2019
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British researchers have pinpointed which factors put knee replacement patients at high risk for severe infection and repeat surgery.
"This information provides me with the strong evidence I need to discuss the risk of infection with my patients undergoing knee repla...
One Short, Brisk Walk a Day May Keep Arthritis at Bay
- Robert Preidt
- April 1, 2019
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Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report.
Just one hour a week of brisk physical activity "is less than 10 minutes a day for people to maintain their in...
Most Hip, Knee Replacements Last Decades, Study Finds
- Alan Mozes
- February 19, 2019
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If you need a new hip or knee, take heart: The vast majority of these joint replacements last decades, new research shows.
The conclusion stems from an exhaustive review of several hundred thousand joint replacements in Australia, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and...