Comparison of total blood loss between limited tourniquet use and conventional tourniquet use in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: This study examined the differences in total blood loss, the need for blood transfusions, length of hospital stay, wound grading scores, incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE), and reoperation rates between conventional and limited tourniquet use during unilateral primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods: This double-blind, randomized controlled trial included 90 patients undergoing unilateral primary TKA. Forty-five patients were allocated to the limited tourniquet use group (LIM-TKA), and 45 to the conventional tourniquet use group (CON-TKA).

Coronal plane stability of cruciate-retaining total knee arthroplasty in valgus gonarthrosis patients: A mid-term evaluation using stress radiographs.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using implants with a high level of constraint has generally been recommended for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) who have valgus alignment. However, studies have reported favorable outcomes even with cruciate-retaining (CR) implants.

Aim: To evaluate the coronal plane stability of CR-TKA in patients with valgus OA at the mid-term follow-up.

Development of a mobile application to improve exercise accuracy and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that needs consistent exercise and an accurate understanding of the condition for long-term maintenance. While the accessibility of outpatient care is essential for disease management, many patients lack the resources to receive adequate healthcare. To address this challenge, we developed a not-for-profit interactive mobile application that provides a disease-specific educational background and a structured exercise regimen to patients.