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	Higher risk of revision found in younger TKA patients Patients younger than 50 years had a significantly higher risk of revision due to early periprosthetic joint infection or to aseptic mechanical failure after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared to older patients, according research published in theJournal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Read more
	PERSPECTIVE Javad Parvizi Use of drains increased blood loss, overall costs in TKA, THA The use of drains in patients undergoing primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) increased blood loss, transfusion requirements and overall costs, according to study results. Read more
	Early manipulation after TKA leads to improved outcomes Study findings showed patients who underwent earlier manipulation of the knee following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) had better clinical outcomes than those whose manipulation occurred later. Read more