Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common surgeries performed to relieve joint
pain in patients with end‐stage osteoarthritis or rheumatic arthritis of the knee. However …

Background Evidence-based international expert consensus regarding anaesthetic practice
in hip/knee arthroplasty surgery is needed for improved healthcare outcomes. Methods The …

Introduction Available short-acting intrathecal anesthetic agents (chloroprocaine and
prilocaine) offer an alternative to general anesthesia for short-duration surgical procedures …

Background The incidence of both primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and revision TKA is
increasing. Data from primary arthroplasty patients suggest a risk reduction with the use of …

Regional analgesia has been introduced successfully into the postoperative pain
management after total knee arthroplasty, reducing pain scores, opioid use and adverse …

Background Compared to general anesthesia (GA), neuraxial anesthesia (NA) has been
associated with improved outcomes after total joint arthroplasty (TJA). We examined the …

Background The incidence of revision THA continues to increase and there is a need to
identify risk factors contributing to postoperative complications. Anesthesia type has been …

Degenerative knee osteoarthritis is a progressive debilitating condition that affects millions
of people worldwide. Most patients experience limited range of motion, inflammation …

This retrospective study compared the mortality and short-term complications according to
the choice of general anesthesia or regional anesthesia in patients who underwent a total …

Background We sought to determine whether administrations of intravenous (IV)
dexamethasone jeopardize blood glycemic control, increase rates of postoperative …