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HSS Presents Innovative Research Aimed at Faster Recovery After Knee Surgery at AAOS Annual Meeting

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What follows are highlights from these studies: Limiting Use of Tourniquets During Knee Replacement Surgery Improves Patient Outcomes Tourniquets have traditionally been used during TKA to reduce blood loss and the need for transfusions. Surgeons use these devices differently based on individual patient needs.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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This blog and video will cover everything you need to master lower extremity neurodynamic testing for all nerves, ensuring your diagnostic accuracy and improving patient outcomes. The clinician progressively lifts the supine patient's straightened leg until symptoms are reported.

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The Top 3 Nerve Flossing Techniques Every Chiropractor Must Know—And Why You Can’t Ignore Them

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Recent research shows impressive results for nerve mobilization, and these simple yet powerful techniques can drastically improve patient outcomes. Studies have shown significant improvements in pain, disability, and range of motion for patients who incorporate nerve flossing for sciatica into their treatment plan. (1-4, vs. 4.90). (5)

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Treat knee conditions with high-energy inductive therapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy

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A trial of Hylan G-F 20 had been unsuccessful, and the patient opted for a TKA. The patient tolerated the procedure well and progressed toward full weight bearing in physical therapy (PT). This regimen was unsuccessful, so the patient underwent removal of the implants, insertion of antibiotic spacers and another PICC line.

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Case report: Prevention of an above-knee amputation

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By January 2021, his knee was infected with Cutibacterium acnes and required extensive washout and implant knee replacement. This regimen was unsuccessful, so the patient underwent removal of the implants, insertion of antibiotic spacers and another PICC line. He tolerated the procedure well and progressed in physical therapy (PT).