Latest Advances In Orthopaedics

Arthritis A condition causing joint pain and inflammation affecting millions worldwide. While there are several types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout, some common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling.

Osteoarthritis It is often caused by joint cartilage's gradual wear and tear over time while the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints. Conversely, gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints. Common symptoms of arthritis include stiffness (particularly in the morning), swelling, and warmth around the affected joints. Causes Orthopaedic surgery is one of the most dynamic medical specialities, with rapid and innovative advances in treatment and surgery. In a multicenter series of 347 non-selected TKA patients using various implants, only 62% were pain-free during gait, and 35% were pain-free whilst climbing or running. Symptoms Therefore, although TKA is already an effective surgery, the aim is now to improve patient satisfaction and functional outcomes. Different types of new technologies have been developed to enhance surgical accuracy, and as a result, the hope is that there will be an improvement in patient satisfaction after TKA. New Technologies Dr Praveen Nandwana, Senior Consultant Joint Replacement (Hip and Knee), MBBS, DNB (Orthopedics), HCG Hospitals, Ahmedabad, shares that recently, promising new technologies have been developed in knee arthroplasty and could improve the functional outcomes. TKA Alignment The patient-specific instrumentations can improve implant positioning and limb alignment. The accelerometers are innovative tools developed to improve the TKA alignment. Artificial intelligence and predictive modelling could improve the limitations of new technologies.