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The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
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Tissue Collection and RNA Extraction from the Human Osteoarthritic Knee Joint
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Published on: July 22, 2021

Knee replacement.

Andrew J Carr1, Otto Robertsson, Stephen Graves

  • 1Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK. andrew.carr@ndorms.ox.ac.uk

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Knee replacement surgery effectively treats advanced arthritis, but improved decision-making is needed, especially for younger patients. Future strategies should focus on early osteoarthritis treatment and implant surveillance.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Rheumatology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Knee replacement surgery is a common and successful procedure for advanced arthritis, primarily osteoarthritis.
  • It significantly relieves pain and enhances knee function for affected individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology and risk factors associated with knee replacement.
  • To address the need for improved decision-making regarding knee replacement in younger patients (<55 years).
  • To discuss outcome assessment using registry data and patient-reported measures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological data and risk factors for knee replacement.
  • Analysis of revision surgery data from national joint-replacement registries.
  • Inclusion of patient-reported outcome measures for comprehensive assessment.

Main Results:

  • Knee replacement is highly successful for advanced arthritis, improving pain and function.
  • There is a growing trend of considering knee replacement for patients younger than 55.
  • The need for implant surveillance and improved care delivery is highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Improved decision-making is crucial for knee replacement, particularly in younger demographics.
  • Enhanced surveillance of implants and careful introduction of new designs are necessary.
  • Future efforts should include developing strategies for early-stage osteoarthritis to reduce overall demand for knee replacement.