Healio highlights key findings in total knee arthroplasty research in 2024. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to poorer outcomes post-TKA, but supplementation may help. Low-dose aspirin is effective for preventing venous thromboembolism after TKA. GLP-1 receptor agonists can benefit TKA patients without diabetes. All-polyethylene TKA components may decrease revision risk compared to metal-backed components. Robotic-assisted TKA reduces readmissions and has similar costs to manual surgery. Patients with anxiety or depression may be dissatisfied after TKA. Bone mineral density-reducing medications increase revision risk. Tourniquet use during TKA may impact antibiotic tissue concentration.
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Healio revisits a year in knee replacement
