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Obesity and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: Long-Term Results and Clinical Implications
Obesity and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) are linked with durable results, confirming it does not affect implant longevity. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty outcomes in obese patients have been widely debated in orthopaedics. Many surgeons hesitate to recommend partial knee replacement to obese patients due to presumed higher risks of failure. However, a recent long-term study by…
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5-Year Implant Survival: Hybrid vs Cementless Knee Replacement
Five-year implant survival does not differ between hybrid and cementless total knee arthroplasty. This article is based on the peer-reviewed study “Five-Year Implant Survival Does Not Differ Between Hybrid and Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty in a Cohort of 5,361 Patients Using a Deep-Dish Mobile Bearing Design” by Manchec O et al., published in Knee Surgery,…
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Transforming unicompartmental knee arthroplasty with robotics
Optimizing unicompartmental knee arthroplasty with robotic-assisted surgery ensures precision, personalisation and faster recovery. This blog article is based on the presentation titled “Optimizing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic-Assisted Surgery” led by Professor Etienne Cavaignac (CHU Toulouse). It outlines how robotics are transforming surgical practices, improving accuracy and patient outcomes in partial knee replacement procedures. Robotic-assisted…
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ACL surgery for football players: expert guide to maximizing outcome
Evidence-based ACL surgery for football players ensures stability, cuts re-injury rates and fast-tracks return to peak performance. These insights are drawn from Professor Cavaignac’s seminal study, “Football Related ACL Surgery to Maximize Outcome,” which he unveiled to international peers at the XXXII ISOKINETIC CONFERENCE in Madrid in May 2025. Optimising graft choice during ACL surgery…
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Ultrasound-guided thermal radiofrequency: an option for chronic pain after knee replacement
A new study suggests that ultrasound-guided thermal radiofrequency ablation of the genicular nerves could offer effective relief after surgery.
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ACL surgery: who’s at risk of lateral meniscus posterior root tear?
Understanding the specific risks of ACL surgery is key to improving outcomes and avoiding complications.
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Understanding AMI in ACL rehab: new insights into an overlooked condition
Despite being common in post-ACL surgery patients, arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) remains underdiagnosed and poorly managed.
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Ramp lesions in ACL ruptures: new study reveals key risk factors
Ramp lesions affect 15.3% of patients undergoing ACL reconstruction—understanding who is at risk is key to improving diagnosis.
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Perimeniscal injections: a new gold standard for meniscus tear treatment
Perimeniscal injections offer a promising new pathway in the conservative management of degenerative meniscus tears.
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PCL and PLC reconstruction using a knotless anchor: a simplified arthroscopic technique
Discover a simplified arthroscopic technique for PCL and PLC reconstruction using a knotless anchor to improve safety and outcomes.
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Modular tapered stems show strong results after hip revision surgery
Modular tapered stems show strong results after hip revision surgery, with no implant breakage reported in the study.
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Medial Pivot knee implants reduce noise and improve satisfaction
Knee implants that generate less noise are linked to higher patient satisfaction, especially with Medial Pivot designs.
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Injections and physiotherapy: a promising approach for degenerative meniscus tears
A study shows that combining corticosteroid injections with physiotherapy may delay surgery and improve recovery for degenerative meniscus tears.
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Do preoperative measures improve outcomes in ACL-MCL injuries?
Preoperative measures in ACL-MCL injuries don’t improve outcomes, new study finds.
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Combined ACL and MCL injuries cause more lateral meniscal damage
Meniscal lesions are more frequent in knees with both ACL and MCL injuries compared to isolated ACL ruptures, especially on the lateral side.
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ACL injury with MCL damage : poorer recovery and higher reoperation risk
For patients undergoing ACL surgery, the presence of a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury may significantly influence recovery.
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ACL graft healing delayed in adolescents: insights from a 2-year study
ACL reconstruction in children and teens may take longer to fully heal than previously thought.
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Preserving ACL remnant in reconstruction surgery and enhancing biological healing
Explaining and understanding the preservation of ACL remnants during surgery: a key advancement in ligament reconstruction.
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Iliotibial band and ACL reconstruction: a practical and biomechanical solution for revision surgery
Iliotibial band in ACL reconstruction offers a biomechanically sound, efficient approach to revision ACL surgery with added rotational control.
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Combined ACL and ALL Reconstruction: insights from a clinical study
Combined ACL and ALL reconstruction reduces ACL failure rates according to a recent clinical study.
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ACL surgery in amputee athletes: a unique case of return to elite sport
ACL surgery in amputee athletes: discover how a Paralympian returned to elite sport thanks to a tailored reconstruction technique.
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ACL reconstruction hamstring graft: new insights on recovery and technique
ACL reconstruction hamstring graft shows strong outcomes and fewer re-tears using preserved tibial insertion techniques.
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Clinical SANTI classification of arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL rupture
The Clinical SANTI classification of arthrogenic muscle inhibition is a reliable and reproducible tool after ACL rupture.
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Distal femoral prosthesis fracture: a novel surgical approach for limb salvage
A semi-conservative technique for femoral prosthesis fracture offers fast recovery and preserves bone stock.
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Arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL reconstruction: what we now know
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL reconstruction is common and treatable with simple exercises in most cases.
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iPACK block for ACL repair: Clinical evidence and postoperative insights
The iPACK block for ACL repair offers no added benefit over femoral triangle block in reducing pain or opioid use post-surgery.
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Chondral lesion of the lateral femoral condyle: what surgeons need to know
Understand how a chondral lesion of the lateral femoral condyle relates to ACL injuries and why it matters in surgical assessment.
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What is lateral extra-articular tenodesis? A review of Lemaire’s technique
Discover what lateral extra-articular tenodesis is, based on Marcel Lemaire’s surgical technique and its modern applications.
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Osteochondral defect of the knee treatment: what does the evidence say?
Discover the best osteochondral defect of the knee treatment options based on long-term outcomes from a major scientific meta-analysis.
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Ultrasound-guided meniscal-wall injection for DML: low surgery rate
Ultrasound-guided meniscal-wall steroid injection for DML significantly reduces the risk of surgery and improves knee function over time.
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Ultrasound-guided treatment of degenerative meniscal tear
Discover how ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection targets knee pain at its source for effective treatment of degenerative meniscal tear.
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Stiff knee ligaments after surgery: causes, risks and solutions
Why do some patients experience persistent stiff knee ligaments after surgery, even when the graft is anatomically perfect?
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Does spinal anesthesia extend time in the OR for knee surgery?
Spinal anesthesia does not increase operating room time for knee replacements and even reduces it for hip surgeries.
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Quad 2.0 ACL Technique: ACL and ALL Reconstruction with Rectus Femoris Autograft
Rebuilding knees with precision: the Quad 2.0 ACL technique uses rectus femoris autograft for stronger, safer ligament reconstruction.
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Arthrogenic muscle inhibition: diagnosis and treatment with EMG biofeedback
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition is a common issue after knee surgery. Learn how EMG biofeedback helps diagnose and treat it effectively.
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Cemented vs Uncemented Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comprehensive Comparison
Cemented vs uncemented total knee arthroplasty shows no significant difference in 5-year survivorship according to a large cohort study.
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