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Musculoskeletal Quality Collaborative Improves Value-Based Health Care Delivery Across Hospital System
Rising health care costs necessitate value-based health care (VBHC) initiatives. Large hospital systems offer a platform for surgeon collaboration in developing standardized, interdisciplinary orthopedic care. This study evaluates the formation, implementation, and outcomes of the Musculoskeletal Quality Collaborative (MSKQC) across a hospital system.
Source: AJMC
Perioperative Pain Control in Total Knee Replacement
This audit evaluated peri-operative anaesthesia and analgesia practices for elective primary TKR against a local TKR analgesia protocol and assessed associated pain, mobilisation, and opioid consumption outcomes.
Source: Oxford Academic
Effects of physical therapy modalities for early postoperative pain following total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
This study aims to perform a network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate and compare the effects of various physical therapy modalities in mitigating early postoperative pain following total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Source: Frontiers
How to Treat Stiffness After Knee Replacement
Even when knee replacement surgery is successful, stiffness in the knee joint can remain. People with a stiff knee after surgery may be unable to fully straighten the leg, to bend the knee, or both. Fortunately, treatments like physical therapy, pain management, and in some cases, surgery can help.
Source: Verywell Health
12 ACL Rehab Exercises to Regain Knee Strength
Struggling with an ACL injury? Specific exercises can enhance recovery by boosting muscle strength and knee stability. This guide walks you through some rehabilitation techniques used to promote healing and regain movement.
Source: Verywell Health
