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Filter by:Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of oral iron supplementation plus cofactors in reducing the prevalence of preoperative anemia in a cohort of 60 patients undergoing elective prosthetic hip or knee surgery.
Patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with Fast-Track recovery protocol at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Local University Hospital and meet the inclusion and exclusion criteria will constitute the study sample. The patients will be divided into 2 groups using the computerized randomization method in the post-operative 4th week; Whole Body Vibration Group and Progressive Resistance Exercise Group. The first evaluation of the participants will be made at the end of the post-operative 4th week. Final evaluations will be made at the end of the post-operative 10th week, following the 6-week training.
Static or dynamic postural control cannot be fully restored in patients with Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). Moreover, deficits in balance and postural control may still be present in both extremity after TKA. However, the contralateral knee OA grade, asymmetrical gait pattern, and postural sways still remain a risk factor for balance deficits and falls. Based on this rationale, the aim of this study is to evaluate the balance and fall risk before and after TKA in patients who suffered from bilateral knee osteoarthritis and to clarify the balance and fall risk difference between unilateral and bilateral TKA patients.
Adductor canal block (ACB) is a peripheral nerve blockade technique that provides good pain control in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) which however does not relieve posterior knee pain. The recent technique of an ultrasound-guided local anesthetic infiltration of the interspace between popliteal artery and the capsule of posterior knee (IPACK) has shown promising results in providing significant posterior knee analgesia without affecting the motor nerves. The hypothesis was that the combination of ACB + IPACK will provide better pain relief and improve knee function in the immediate postoperative period compared to ACB alone.
Femoral nerve catheter for postoperative analgesia will be included in the adult patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty included in the study. These patients will be randomized to the catheter tip configuration as CEMP (closed-ended multiport catheter) group and OESP (open-ended single port catheter) group. Patient controlled analgesia device will be attached to the peripheral nerve catheter of these patients. Demographic data of the patients , the number of pushing the button the amount of bolus dose given, and the total dose given in the patient controlled anesthesia device, the need for additional analgesia and the amount, pain scores, complications will be recorded for three days postoperatively. Records will be compared statistically.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of the use of the QMD Helios Laser device in association with standard rehabilitation therapy in reducing inflammatory symptoms in patients following total knee replacement. Design Randomized controlled trial. Setting Rehabilitation structure, inpatient Main outcome measures Pain subscale of the WOMAC and Lequesne's Algo-Functional Index (LIKERT scale), knee circumference (measured at the middle line of the knee joint space) and knee flexion /extension range of motion by goniometer.
Total hip and knee arthroplasty are among the most common surgical procedures for which blood transfusion is prescribed. Patient blood management program has been proposed to decrease the need for transfusion. This program involve three pillars: preoperative improvement of erythropoiesis, intraoperative reduction of bleeding and postoperative management of anemia. Among the different steps of this program, reduction of bleeding and optimization of anemia are gaining popularity, but preoperative improvement of erythropoiesis is underused. The preoperative step of the blood management program is not systematically used because it requires a complex organization, is considered expensive, and finally because the others available techniques to reduce blood transfusion are easier to implement. The aim of this study was to assess, within a patient blood management program, the effectiveness of erythropoietin on reducing allogenic blood transfusion and anemia in patients requiring elective total hip or knee arthroplasty. "
Randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of oral iron supplementation in reducing the prevalence of preoperative anemia in a cohort of 82 patients undergoing elective prosthetic hip or knee surgery.
Test whether an intervention, consisting of frequently feedback of performance outcomes and education will improve patient care, expressed in better functional outcomes, fewer complications and more quality improving interventions.
Aim of the study is to specify the best analgosedation technique during placement of regional anaesthesia from the patients' view. In this double blind randomized trial the investigators will be testing the application of drugs administered intravenously (fentanyl-bolus, remifentanil-infusion, clonidine-bolus) or transcutaneously (EMLA salve) or placebo (NaCl 0,9% i.v. and skin protection salve).