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Arthroplasty: Advances in Surgical Techniques and Patient Outcomes—2nd Edition

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Orthopedics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 491

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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
Interests: hip arthroplasty; knee arthroplasty; hip fractures; arthroplasty; osteoarthritis; knee arthroscopy; joint replacement
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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the 2nd Edition of the Special Issue titled “Arthroplasty: Advances in Surgical Techniques and Patient Outcomes” after the success of the first edition, in which we published five papers.

Total hip replacement is one of the most successful orthopedic procedures offered to patients with various hip joint pathologies. Researchers, clinical scientists, surgeons, device manufacturers, and hospital policy makers are constantly striving to advance the science and practice of total hip replacement based on the availability of new evidence. The availability of large databases has made it possible to analyze outcomes in rare pathologies and situations that are often not possible from single-center studies. In this Special Issue, we invite authors to submit manuscripts relating to various technical aspects of hip replacement, including, but not limited to, robotic hip replacement, direct anterior approaches, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and outcomes related to newer advances in total hip replacement.

Dr. Senthil Sambandam
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • hip arthroplasty
  • knee arthroplasty
  • hip fractures
  • arthroplasty
  • osteoarthritis
  • knee arthroscopy
  • joint replacement

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Arthroscopic Arthrolysis of the Knee Joint Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
by Yersin Zhunussov, Yermek Danenov and Galymzhan Alimbek
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(14), 4917; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14144917 - 11 Jul 2025
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Background: Arthrofibrosis, mixed contracture, and patellofemoral impingement are frequent complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), potentially leading to chronic pain and poor recovery of range of motion (ROM). The comprehensive management of these complications remains challenging and controversial. Methods: This study analyzed [...] Read more.
Background: Arthrofibrosis, mixed contracture, and patellofemoral impingement are frequent complications following total knee arthroplasty (TKA), potentially leading to chronic pain and poor recovery of range of motion (ROM). The comprehensive management of these complications remains challenging and controversial. Methods: This study analyzed the outcomes of arthroscopic arthrolysis performed in 27 patients diagnosed with arthrofibrosis, mixed contracture, and patellofemoral impingement post-TKA to evaluate the efficacy of this technique in improving knee function, enhancing ROM, and reducing pain, as assessed by the Knee Society Score (KSS). A total of 27 patients underwent arthroscopic arthrolysis following unsuccessful conservative rehabilitation. The arthroscopic procedure included removal of fibrous adhesions within the suprapatellar pouch, restoration of medial and lateral gutters, and lateral retinacular release of the patella. Intensive physiotherapy and continuous passive motion commenced immediately postoperatively. The mean follow-up period ranged from 24 to 60 months. Pain and functional outcomes were evaluated using KSSs. Results: Clinical improvements were evident in 26 cases, with the Knee Society Score rising from a preoperative average of 48 to 86, and pain scores improving from 30 to 41. Only one patient did not experience positive outcomes following the procedure. Arthroscopic arthrolysis appears beneficial for patients suffering from arthrofibrosis, patellofemoral impingement, and mixed contracture post-TKA, significantly improving clinical pain scores and KSS outcomes. Conclusions: Further research is recommended to refine specialized surgical instruments and enhance arthroscopic arthrolysis techniques. Full article
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