Mid-term Outcomes of Patella Resurfacing During Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA): Clinical, Functional, and Radiographic Insights.

Aim The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the mid-term implant survivability, rate of revisions, and clinical and functional outcomes following patella resurfacing during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) utilizing posterior stabilized (PS) total knee system (TKS). Methods A prospective, single-arm, multi-center, post-marketing surveillance encompassed patients with end-stage primary knee osteoarthritis (OA) or inflammatory arthritis. The time points of the study included baseline, six weeks, six months, one year, and three years post-operatively.

Expert Consensus on Best Practices for Optimal Wound Closure in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A STRIDE Initiative for Orthopedic Surgeons of India.

Background: Wound closure in joint replacement surgeries is crucial for postoperative rehabilitation. Despite substantial advances in total knee arthroplasty (TKA), no guidelines/recommendation or consensus practice statement available internationally or nationally around the optimal method of wound closure. The study aimed to develop evidence-based consensus on current practices, and proposed adoption of advanced wound closure initiatives.

Reintroduction of Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Through COVID-19 Pandemic: Experience at a High-Volume Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Centre in India.

Background: COVID-19 was declared as a pandemic in March 2020. Government of India declared a countrywide lockdown on 24 March 2020. All elective surgeries including Hip and Knee arthroplasty were postponed in view of pandemic.

Knee Osteoarthritis with Old Untreated Patella Fracture Treated with Single Stage Total Knee Arthroplasty - A Case Series of Two Cases.

Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most successful procedures for osteoarthritis (OA), but when associated with an old patella fracture, the knee arthroplasty becomes complex due to discontinuity in extensor mechanism. Moreover, in elderly patients, early mobilization and avoiding multiple surgeries are important to prevent associated morbidity. This is the first instance of a case series being reported where an untreated patella fracture >3-months-old with knee OA has been managed with single stage TKA.

Randomized Prospective Comparative Study of Adductor Canal Block vs Periarticular Infiltration on Early Functional Outcome After Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with significant postoperative pain. Effective pain relief is essential for early postoperative rehabilitation. Periarticular infiltration (PAI) and adductor canal block (ACB) have become popular modes of pain management after TKA.

Effect of Methylprednisolone in Periarticular Infiltration for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty on Pain and Rehabilitation.

Background: Optimal pain management after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is important to ensure timely rehabilitation and patient satisfaction. This study examines the efficacy of adding corticosteroid in periarticular infiltration cocktail with relation to postoperative pain management and rehabilitation in patients undergoing simultaneous bilateral TKA.

Methods: Fifty patients with symptomatic end-stage bilateral knee osteoarthritis undergoing bilateral TKA under the same anesthetic were recruited.

ISHKS joint registry: A preliminary report.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) are the most widely practiced surgical options for arthritis all over the world and its application is rising in India. Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS) has established a joints registry and has been collecting data for last 6 years.

Materials & Methods: All members of ISHKS are encouraged to actively participate in the registry.