Orthopedics
Reports from D.A. Fisher and colleagues advance knowledge in orthopedics
Published in Blood Weekly, October 28th, 2010
A new study, 'Unicompartmental and total knee arthroplasty in the over 70 population,' is now available. According to recent research from the United States, "This retrospective study compares the short-term outcomes of small-incision unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (41 patients) with standard total knee arthroplasty (TKA) (50 patients) in 91 consecutive patients older than 70 years. Knee Society Scores and range of motion (ROM) were assessed preoperatively, at 6 weeks and 6 months, and through a minimum of 2 years."
"Postoperative comparisons included blood loss, transfusions, narcotic consumption, length of hospital stay, and complications. While Knee Scores and...
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Source: Blood Weekly (2010-10-28)
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