[The potential of wearable technology in knee arthroplasty].

Background: Wearable technology has developed rapidly in recent years and offers promising possibilities for supporting and optimizing orthopaedic procedures, especially pre- and postoperatively. The continuous monitoring and precise analysis of movement patterns, as well as the individual adaptation of rehabilitation processes are just some of the potential benefits of wearable technology. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the potential of wearable technology in knee arthroplasty and to provide an overview of the evidence that is currently available.

[Postoperative rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty].

Background: Postoperative rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty plays a decisive role in restoring the function and mobility of the affected joint. However, there is still disagreement regarding the setting, structure and content of rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty, and the evidence on the individual measures is largely unclear. The aim of this article is to provide an evidence-based overview of the current status of rehabilitation after knee arthroplasty and to critically discuss the points that are still unclear.

[Prehabilitation before total knee arthroplasty].

Background: Prehabilitation before knee joint replacement surgery is gaining increasing importance due to the rising prevalence of knee osteoarthritis. The aim is to optimize the preoperative condition to improve postoperative recovery and reduce complications.

Materials And Methods: This review is based on a systematic literature search in the databases Medline, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science on the topic of prehabilitation in knee joint replacement.

[Digitalization in rehabilitation].

Background: The term digitalization is in trend. In addition to modernizing existing structures and converting analogue to digital processes, there are now a large number of digital applications available in the medical field. This is also increasingly influencing prehabilitation and rehabilitation.

Surgeons' expectations of osteotomies around the knee.

Introduction: High tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a valid and joint preserving surgical technique to treat medial degenerative osteoarthritis (OA) in young and active patients. A recent study shows that patients' expectations of osteotomy around the knee are high, but OA progression and potential conversion to a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were underestimated. The aim of this study was to investigate surgeons' expectations of HTO and to compare the results to the patients' expectations and actual outcomes reported in the literature.

[Standards in rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in the German-speaking world].

Introduction: Rehabilitation protocols following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction often differ among orthopaedic surgeons. The primary aim of this study was to investigate which follow-up treatment is recommended by "AGA instructors" certified by the German-speaking Association for Arthroscopic and Open Joint Surgery (AGA). The secondary aim was to compare these findings with the current literature.

A proficiency-based virtual reality endoscopy curriculum improves performance on the fundamentals of endoscopic surgery examination.

Introduction: The fundamentals of endoscopic surgery (FES) examination is a national test of knowledge and skill in flexible gastrointestinal endoscopy. The skill portion of the examination involves five tasks that assesses the following skills: scope navigation, loop reduction, mucosal inspection, retroflexion, and targeting. This project aimed to assess the efficacy of a proficiency-based virtual reality (VR) curriculum in preparing residents for the FES skills exam.

[Does Sports Activity Influence Total Knee Arthroplasty Durability? Analysis with a Follow-Up of 12 Years].

 Total knee replacement is the only surgical option to treat painful degenerative osteoarthritis, restore knee function, improve quality of life, and enable patients to return to sports activity. With an aging population expecting an active life after retirement, patients' expectations of improvement after surgery are increasing as well. In view of the growing demand for higher performance, exercise and athletic activity, clinicians have been increasingly forced to question how much athletic activity a patient may resume after total knee replacement, and what types of athletic activity seem to be acceptable.