https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/joint-surgery/preplanning/shock-absorber-implant-for-knee-oa
FDA Clears New Implant for Knee OA. "Shock absorber" implant for those who aren't ready for a replacement. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first implantable shock absorber for people with early-stage knee osteoarthritis (OA). The device, called the MISHA Knee System, is intended for patients who have pain

https://www.hss.edu/article_knee-replacement-alternatives.asp
Here, HSS surgeons Edwin P. Su, MD, and Brian Chalmers, MD, both specialists in hip and knee replacement surgery, discuss knee replacement alternatives that can relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve your overall quality of life.As with any medical decisions involving modifying your routine, it's best to check with your doctor before trying anything new.

https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-advances-in-knee-replacement-surgery/
An aging population drives the global demand for knee replacement surgery, exceeding 1 million procedures annually. In the U.S. alone, the need for knee replacements is projected to grow by 673%, reaching approximately 3.48 million procedures by 2030, according to a 2007 study. Dr. Charles Hannon, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says that

https://mskdoctors.com/doctors/charlotte-barker/articles/innovations-in-knee-replacement-whats-new-and-whats-next
Explore the latest advancements in knee replacement surgery including customised implants via 3D printing, robotic-assisted surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. Future developments promise even more personalisation and efficacy, with research ongoing into regenerative medicine, AI and machine learning-enhanced surgeries and bio-degradable implants.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/could-patients-avoid-knee-replacement-surgery-with-new-implant/8663200
This FDA trial will still take a few years to complete. Researchers want to determine how stable the implant is and how quickly it might wear out. But if successful, it could offer an appealing

https://news.ohsu.edu/2023/04/12/ohsu-clinical-trial-validates-new-fda-cleared-technique-for-knee-repair
Karla Hunt stands atop a peak in Scotland in 2017, a few weeks after undergoing a surgical treatment for osteoarthritis in the knees at OHSU. Hunt underwent the procedure as part of a nationwide clinical trial validating a new implantable shock absorber for the knee known as MISHA. Now FDA-approved, OHSU expects to be able to offer the

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/knee-replacement-alternatives-to-consider
Request an Appointment. 410-955-5000 Maryland. 855-695-4872 Outside of Maryland. +1-410-502-7683 International. Find a Doctor. Sometimes a knee replacement is considered too risky or too early to be recommended. These alternatives could help alleviate your knee pain.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20220322/Comparing-outcomes-of-modern-cementless-knee-implant-with-standard-knee-replacement-surgery.aspx
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) launched a study to compare outcomes of a modern cementless knee implant to the standard knee implant that requires bone cement for fixation. HSS

https://orthop.washington.edu/patient-care/articles/knee/minimally-invasive-surgery-mis-quadriceps-sparing-total-knee-replacement
Overview Knee replacement is a surgical procedure that decreases pain and improves the quality of life in many patients with severe knee arthritis.Typically patients undergo this surgery after non-operative treatments (such as activity modification anti-inflammatory medications or knee joint injections) have failed to provide relief of arthritic symptoms.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/considering-knee-replacement-surgery-2549550
Knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) involves removing a patient's damaged joint surface and replacing it with a metal and plastic implant. This surgery is performed on patients with severe knee arthritis (most commonly, osteoarthritis) to decrease pain and improve mobility, and it tends to have a high success rate.

https://www.drugs.com/news/pros-cons-robotic-knee-replacement-surgery-119160.html
The study found that robot-assisted knee replacement had: 88% lower risk of prosthetic dislocation. 68% lower risk of prosthetic mechanical complication. 64% lower risk of pulmonary embolism. 63% lower risk of excessive bleeding requiring a transfusion. 53% lower risk of pneumonia. 52% lower risk of deep vein thrombosis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Q-SXpTffI
Knee pain can happen at any age, but some doctors say they're seeing more people with osteoarthritis who are still young and active.Subscribe to WCVB on YouT

https://news.hss.edu/first-ever-knee-replacement-with-smart-implant-enables-remote-patient-monitoring/
An innovation in the growing field of remote patient monitoring, it is the first implantable device approved to collect data on an individual's progress after a total knee replacement − vital information securely relayed to a cloud-based platform for the orthopedic surgeon to review. Known as the Persona IQ, the smart knee was granted

https://orthobuzz.jbjs.org/2024/01/22/whats-new-in-adult-reconstructive-knee-surgery-2024/
January 22, 2024 OrthoBuzz for Surgeons. Findings from high-level and award-winning studies on topics such as unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty (TKA), among others, are featured in the new JBJS Guest Editorial What's New in Adult Reconstructive Knee Surgery. Here, we highlight the 5 most impactful studies, as selected by co-author

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310636
The following tips should help prevent or reduce common knee replacement complications: Take it slow : Doctors often encourage people to start using the new knee as soon as possible after surgery

https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/can-you-put-off-that-knee-surgery
Putting off surgery. Safran-Norton recommends that a person with knee arthritis or a torn meniscus undergo at least three months of physical therapy as a first line of treatment. "There's a lot we can do with stretching and therapeutic exercise," she says. The first step is to begin a series of exercises to strengthen muscles that work with the

https://www.verywellhealth.com/complications-of-knee-replacement-2549204
Risk factors for having a stiff knee joint after knee replacement include: Having a stiff knee joint before surgery. Having a previous knee surgery. Having another condition, such as diabetes, a lung disease, or depression. Not having appropriate pain management and/or physical therapy after surgery. Managing Stiffness After Knee Replacement.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/310606
A 2020 study found that partial knee resurfacing had higher rates of patient approval than total knee replacement and that partial knee replacement was more cost-effective after 5 years. Last

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-obesity-a-reason-to-avoid-joint-replacement-surgery-2019041216404
That's something obese patients have heard often when being evaluated for a hip or knee replacement for severe arthritis. And sometimes the recommendation is to lose even more — 50, 75, or even 100 pounds… as if that's an easy or realistic prospect. As you might expect, patients hearing this often feel disappointed and disheartened.

https://lancasteronline.com/news/new-implant-for-bad-knee-an-insert-instead-of-replacement/article_50cde3d1-37ee-516f-ba7b-3228d416945f.html
Tucker is one of the first local patients to get a new kind of a knee implant called a UniSpacer, designed for people with worn-out knees who are too young for knee replacement surgery. The

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/01/240117183753.htm
Study identifies new findings on implant positioning and stability during robotic-assisted knee revision surgery. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 23, 2024 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/06/01/knee-replacement-surgery-recovery-problems/
Difficulties related to the surgery are sometimes minimized by surgeons, while others say that it's the most effective way to deal with intractable arthritis. By Rebecca Theim. June 1, 2024 at 7

https://news.yahoo.com/could-patients-avoid-knee-replacement-004353376.html
Knee pain can happen at any age, but some doctors say they're seeing more people with osteoarthritis who are still young and active.

https://nypost.com/2023/06/27/revolutionary-3d-printed-artificial-knee-is-tailored-to-the-patient/
Unlike traditional knee replacement using generic devices, the bespoke implant preserves a person's existing knee joint. David Tarbet, 55, was among the first to receive the implant, known as a

https://rollingout.com/2024/06/17/what-expect-knee-surgery-rehabilitation/
This includes adhering to medication schedules, attending follow-up appointments and avoiding activities that could jeopardize the healing knee. Stay positive and patient. Recovery from knee